Jason Hutchins' time on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot left him "nothing but impressed." If you're a lighter skier looking for a versatile ski (that doubles as a very good backcountry tool), take a look.
We've looked at the Blizzard Cochise before, but this is different: here's a review from Blizzard athlete Rob Dickinson, a smart comp skier with podium finishes on the Cochise. It's not our usual M.O., but we'll explain.
The most difficult conditions to ski in are not due to poor snow conditions, but poor light conditions. The Oakley Airbrake is highly recommended for anyone looking for easy lens-changing ability and outstanding optics.
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Epic Planks Ripper is that, so far, the manufacturer's description seems to be right on the money. (It's rare we say things like that around here.)
Club Ride Half Rack Knickers: functional, well-designed mountain bike shorts, made in the USA. If you're ready to rock man-pris, these are certainly worth a look.
The Burton Malavita Re:Flex binding has become a go-to binding for Burton team riders and professionals, and for good reason. But there are a few things to watch out for.
The Atomic Punx has developed a strong reputation coming into this season: durable yet light, solid yet nimble. But what's really intriguing is its versatility.
This is the story of a ski reportedly built by 300-lb-benching guys with tats. It's also a story about obsession and digital calipers. But most of all, it's the story of the evolution of a big-mountain ski that looks like it is going to absolutely rip.
The 2013 Surly Krampus brings back those good old memories of rallying rigid bikes with canti brakes; but instead of steep angles, long stems, and terrible tires, you're on a sweet modern machine.
The DMM Dragon cams bear a striking resemblance to the Black Diamond C4s, but in practice they're different from anything reviewer Dave Alie has used before. (And that's a good thing.)
Marshal Olson follows up on our initial review of the Atomic Tracker 16 / Salomon Guardian 16 AT binding, and weighs in on AT boot compatibility, stack height, and that climbing guide....
The 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat looks impressive, with quite possibly the best off-the-rack build of any Gravity / Park / AM bike on the market. Eric Melson's been putting time on it, check out his initial impressions.