Las Leñas Ski Review: Our Selections
We begin to roll out our lineup, and things get interesting real fast with the new Dana Flahr & Sage Cattabriga-Alosa collab, the Atomic Automatic.
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BLISTER. Las Leñas. Again. This time, we're taking down more flagship skis, more brand new gear, and more reviewers to the most spectacular terrain in South America.
SRAM X9 Drivetrain
SRAM's X9, 2x10 Drivetrain offers exceptional performance for the price. So take a look (unless you just won the lottery).
La Sportiva Miura VS
The Miura VS takes the mechanics of the Miura lace that made sport climbers embrace them, and ramps them up a few notches. Sport climbers, rejoice.
2011 Canfield Brothers Yelli Screamy (29er)
The Canfield Brothers Yelli Screamy is the first 29er Noah Bodman has ever liked. (So why does it seem like he's trying to destroy it?)
UPDATE: POC Cortex Flow Helmet
The POC Cortex Flow helmet is an impressively light, well ventilated, comfortable helmet that also offers good crash protection. (Yes, we checked.)
Troy Rarick, Over The Edge Sports
Through a combination of trail building and shop owning, Troy Rarick helped turn Fruita, Colorado, from a bankrupt town into a mountain bike destination. It's a philosophy he's now spreading around the world.
Used Bikes—What You Need To Know Before Buying
If you're even considering buying a used bike, here's what you need to know to get the most bike for your buck (and not end up with a piece of crap).
2011 Specialized SX Trail
The Specialized SX Trail falls between a burly trail bike and DH rig, which, when dialed, will rail the downhill and will climb when you need it to.
PROFILE: Ibis Cycles
In 2005, Scot Nicol re-launched Ibis Cycles with the belief that bike-building should be as much about fun and creativity as it is about the latest bike technology. Seven years later, that belief remains intact.
ENVE Composites XC, AM, and DH Carbon Rims
Reviewer Marshal Olson contends that the ENVE Composite carbon rims simply blow similar-weight rims out of the water. But are they worth the price? Read up and decide for yourself.
2nd Look: 2016-2017 MOMENT Deathwish
In this 2nd Look of the MOMENT Deathwish, reviewer Jason Hutchins praises its smooth, playful ride, but also has a few suggestions for improvements.
Japanese Convenience Store Sake
Alright, you asked for it. Here are the remnants of our Sake Review-Gone-Wrong. We promise: so long as you've never, EVER read a sake review, this will be the smartest one you'll ever have read.
2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 Fork
Marshal Olson has this to say about the 2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 fork: "Go sell your hunk of junk and buy one."
Well, then.
Maxxis Minion DHR2
The new Minion DHR2 is, without a doubt, the best braking “general tread” DH tire Maxxis has ever made.
Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti Fork
The Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti is a smooth, reasonably light fork with good feel, though reviewer Marshal Olson did hit one snag with the axle.
2011 Panaracer CG XC; CG SC AM; CG AC AM; CG 4X AM
Tires—'tis the season. In case you missed it, here's a breakdown of all of the Cedric Garcia Panaracer Pro Model tires: XC, SoftCondition, AllCondition, and 4X / AM.
Outerwear 101
GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
One ski, for every day on the mountain, any and all conditions. This is the Holy Grail of the ski industry, and we're going to let you know which skis in our view come closest to the ideal of the one-ski quiver.
Maxxis High Roller 2
Whether you ride DH, XC, or a unicycle, if you think tires are all sorta the same, you need to read this review. (Besides, it might just be the best tire review ever written....)