Reviews

Skiing 101: Getting Started

June 27, 2015October 11, 2011 by Will Brown

Before you can turn pro and star in ski flicks, you're going to need to get your own setup. Here's a guide to getting you out of the rental shop and into your own gear.

2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set

November 2, 2012October 11, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

Avid's XO hydraulic disc brake set got put through its paces, and impressed at every step.

Sportube Double Ski Case

May 28, 2012October 7, 2011 by John Gwynn

In case you haven't heard, it's snowing. Here's another ski carry option to help get you and your gear to the mountain.

TREW Bellows jacket & Trewth bibs

October 27, 2021October 4, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Fact: TREW has thrown down the gauntlet for quality and durability. All that's left for you to decide is whether they've got the steeze dialed.

An Argument For Ditching Your Front Derallieur

July 14, 2014September 29, 2011 by Jeff Brines

This may have been unappealing in the past, but the right 1x10 setup will quiet your bike, improve shifting performance, and increase clearance. Take a look.

SRAM X9, 10-Speed Drivetrain

November 2, 2012September 28, 2011 by Jeff Brines

SRAM's X9 10-Speed Drivetrain delivers a ton of bang for the buck.

Dakine Concourse Double Ski Bag & Wheeled Duffle

November 29, 2015September 28, 2011 by Will Brown

If you're gonna shred the gnar, you gotta get your gear to the mountain. And if you've got a LOT of gear, Dakine's got the answer.

2011 Turner DHR

November 17, 2021September 20, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

Kevin Bazar breaks down the 2011 Turner DHR.

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 182cm

October 13, 2014September 14, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 11/12 Black Diamond Zealot just isn't the ski it used to be. For many, that ought to be very good news.

Smith I/O Goggle

October 27, 2021September 9, 2011 by Will Brown

Smith Optics does interchangeable lenses right.

Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedal

September 25, 2012September 8, 2011 by Jeff Brines

By slightly lowering the weight and significantly lowering the price of the new Mallet 3, Crank Brothers has raised the bar with their high end, clipless platform pedal.

2011-2012 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm

November 5, 2014September 7, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Lots of people have asked, so here goes: the MOMENT Night Train vs. the Bibby Pro vs. the Jaguar Shark.

Smith Variant Brim Helmet

November 17, 2021September 6, 2011 by Will Brown

The Smith Variant Brim is very good, not quite perfect. You'll have to decide for yourself how minor or major those shortcomings are.

2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm

October 4, 2021September 5, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here's a user's guide to MOMENT's all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.