The Jones Flagship snowboard requires a lot of attention and input from the rider, but is quick to reward such actions, especially if you're looking for a stable board with no apparent speed limit.
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.
As Danny Davis’s pro model board, it's no surprise that the Burton Easy Livin performs well in the park. But after summer testing, all signs point toward a one-board quiver.
Reviewer Lance Peterson says the Never Summer Proto CT performed exactly how he wanted it to. Not bad, considering he was searching for one board to do pretty much everything.
Don't let the skis fool you. The MTN Approach System is a snowboarding system, swapping the more traditional splitboard for foldable approach skis. After late-season testing, reviewer Jed Doane was impressed.
The K2 snowboarding team designed every aspect of this lightweight, playful, and stable board. The Happy hour is unusual and all-round fun, and each one comes complete with its own Grabby-Stabby....We'll explain.
The 2012 Burton Cartel Re:Flex is packed with new technology, but it's not the same stiff, responsive binding that has been the choice of pros and advanced riders for years.
Its directional shape and rockered profile make the Venture Storm a great powder board—with surprisingly good maneuverability and stability in all conditions.
The Nike Zoom Kaiju is a high-quality, light weight boot that runs a bit narrow, has a great liner, and utilizes a lacing system that might take some getting used to.
Airbag packs are a phenomenal piece of backcountry safety gear, but the problem's always been their substantial weight and price tag. BCA's Float 18 Airbag, however, reduces both. If you like to play beyond the ropes, you should certainly take a look.
The GNU B-Pro C2BTX has seen some changes over the years. Here, Chrissy Scarpitti gives her take on the 09/10 board, a preview of the 11/12 model, and a promise to let you know whether or not all these new mods are a good thing.