Our male and female reviewers have been testing two lengths of Zag's directional all-mountain ski — here are their initial impressions.
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We talk with Skip and Mac Beitzel, the owners — and father / son duo — from Hickory & Tweed, located in Armonk, New York. We go over the history of the shop; Skip’s background in ski ballet and hot dogging; seasonal lease programs; personal ski quivers; & more.
The September edition of our "Stuff We Like" series is packed with an assortment of items, from bike shoes, bike gloves, and bike shorts, to ultralight tents and hiking apparel, running socks, anti-chafe products, and much more. Check it out to see the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
BLISTER Shops are a collection of the best service–oriented shops in the world. These are the places we trust most in a given locale to work on our boots, wrench on our bikes, tune our skis, and recommend the right equipment. Here's an update on our Recommended Shop program.
With a knowledgeable and extremely qualified staff dedicated to customer service, Pro Ski and Mountain Service is our top choice of ski shop in the North Bend area.
The August edition of our "Stuff We Like" series is packed with items fit for summer and shoulder seasons, from board shorts to running belts, several t-shirts, bike tools, blankets, sandals, lightweight hoodies, and much more. Check it out to see the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
Here are our thoughts on Renoun's women-specific all-mountain ski, the Earhart 88, how it compares to the competition, and what sorts of skiers we think should have it on their lists.
In the June edition of our "Stuff We Like" series, we've got everything from sun hoodies to ski racks, fishing gear, handlebars, water-treatment options, and much more. Check it out to see the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.