Gear
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Review: Hotronics XLP 2P BT Surround Comfort Heated Socks
Ever go on a trip and at some point yell, "KEVIN!!!" You know, that moment when you realize you left something significant behind? Well, on our... -
Debunking Demo Bindings
Demo bindings are not new to the ski industry; they have been around in one form or another since starting as rental bindings in the mid-1970s. In... -
Review: Toko Edge Tuner World Cup
To quote the great 20th-century philosopher Ferris Bueller, “If you have the means, I high recommend picking one up.” The Toko Edge Tuner World... -
Review: Toko Liquid Paraffin
For many, waxing and tuning skis surpasses basic maintenance; it is more of a religion. I do not proclaim myself a wax geek as some of our readers... -
Preview: 2022 Völkl M6 Mantra and Secret 96
There are a few ski models that might be more important to a brand than the brand itself; one of those is the Völkl Mantra. Not much can be said... -
Features Every Ski Boot Should Have
Let's start with a piece of history to whet your appetite for this ever-so-interesting topic. On July 10, 1962, the US Patent Office issued Patent... -
Review: Kulkea Käydä: The Travel Backpack That's Ready To Go
Kulkea has done it again, this time with a bag meant for air travel for the adventure-seeking soul. This bag is aptly named the Käydä, which means... -
2010-2020: The Best Skis of the Decade
As this decade comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the game-changing skis that were introduced in the past 10 years. We say “introduced”... -
Sponsored: Universal Prescription Ski Goggles Insert
Universal Goggles Insert Convert your own Goggles to a Prescription Goggle with our Universal Prescription Lenses Inserts (4 sizes for kids &... -
20/20 Vision: GripWalk
GripWalk very well may be the unsung hero of the upcoming ski season. There will be no fanfare or ticker tape parades but that's okay with... -
Review: 2021 Ski Design: You Say You Want a Revolution
Every year we have transitions in product lines and collections and, in most cases, these changes are evolutions. Changes are as minute as a... -
Preview: The Evolution of Kästle and the MX Collection, The Back Story
Kästle skis and the iconic MX collection were brought to the states in the mid-2000s and immediately set the bar of what a premium ski could and... -
K2 Recon Syndrome: The Pain Is Real
KRS is real. Its effects have been felt on ski walls everywhere. What is KRS? K2 Recon Syndrome. It is when a model is so easy to ski that better... -
Review: Long-Term Review: Augment All Mountain 77 Titanal Carbon
The Augment 77 is superb. I could end the review right here, but I would feel remiss. So, let me ramble on a bit. Everyone once in a while a ski... -
Leg-Length Discrepancy Fixes
Back in ’89, I broke my right tib/fib. I fell at Hunter, slid through a wood snow fence, and over some vertical terrain. I sat up at the bottom... -
Preview: 2021 Nordica Santa Ana Line
When Nordica says “all new,” it means it. Having spent a few days on both the 2021 Santa Ana 93 and 104, I can assure you that this is more than... -
Four-Year Product Cycles aka When the Honeymoon Is Over
In today’s ever-evolving ski design, how does a brand keep the fickle customer happy? Skiers like shiny objects. We are always looking for the... -
Lever Concept Boot for Comfort and Performance
Part 1: History and On-Snow Experience Could a reincarnated 40-year-old boot concept, one that never reached the market, be the answer for the...
