2015-2016 Climbing Skins Comparisons
More and more people are getting into ski touring, so we’ve compared some of our favorite climbing skins, and offer notes on their relative strengths and weaknesses.
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Giro Range MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Range MIPS is a full featured helmet with a unique adjustment system.
VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals
The VP Components VX Adventure and Trail pedals provide an affordable competitor to Shimano’s mainstays
2021-2022 Salomon MTN Explore Boot
We’ve been very impressed by the Salomon MTN Lab, time now to evaluate the "100" - flex Mountain Explore
Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you're in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you're curious what makes Polartec's Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Thule RoundTrip Double Ski Roller Bag
Many of us are familiar with Thule’s ski and bike racks, but what about their ski carry bags? We put their RoundTrip Double Ski Roller to the test.
Liquidlogic Braaap 69
So ... what type of boat is it? The Liquidlogic Braaap 69 blurs categories and represents a significant and interesting departure from common boat design practices of the last decade. Take a look.
2019-2020 Salomon NFX
Two words: supremely stable. The Salomon NFX is the most stable competition slopestyle ski we’ve ever reviewed.
Patagonia Merino Air Hoody
Patagonia's new Merino Air Hoody is an unconventional baselayer that actually lives up to Patagonia's big claims about it.
Deep Dive: Powder Ski Comparisons
If all this talk of an El Nino winter has you thinking of deep pow & fat skis, then check out our overview of more than a dozen pow skis, including the DPS Lotus 120 Spoon, Salomon Rocker2 122, Volkl Two and Shiro, and more.
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2nd Look: Moment Governor
We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the Moment Governor and how it works as a wider, all-mountain ski. Here’s our 2nd Look at that question.
Giro Contact Goggle
Giro’s new Contact goggle is their entrance into the quick-change lens swapping game, and incorporates magnetic attachments. So how does it measure up to some of the current options?
White Industries XMR Hubs
White Industries' XMR Hubs are a smooth rolling option with taller flanges that allow for stiffer wheels.
Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket
We've put over 80 days in the Mountain Equipment Firefox jacket and it's still the best multi-season shell we've tested. Our review also answers the question: What’s the difference between Gore-Tex Active and Gore-Tex Pro?
WTB Asym i35 Rims, 27.5”
Wide rims carry a lot of benefits, and the WTB Asym i35 rim (27.5") is a nicely designed one that stands alone in terms of price and width.
7mesh Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short
7mesh's Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short offer a nice combination of comfort and versatility.
Deep Dive: Line Sir Francis Bacon vs. Mordecai
Line's new Bacon and Mordecai are both playful all-mountain skis, but they certainly aren't the same. We break down their similarities and differences.
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Blizzard’s All-Mountain Line: 14/15 vs 15/16
We take a look at the entire Blizzard lineup, pit the 14/15 line against the 15/16, and talk about how the skis all relate to one another. (Might be one of the most interesting pieces we've ever published.)
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2015 Evil The Following
The Following from Evil Bikes is a slack, short travel 29'er that likes to go fast.