2022-2023 Faction Dancer 3X
The Dancer 3X is a wider, metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, and it offers something a bit different from most of the other options in that category. Check out our Full Review for more.
Win a Head-to-Toe MTB Kit from Giro
This week one lucky winner will get a head-to-toe mountain bike kit (men's or women's) from Giro's latest lineup!
The Design Principle of “Simplexity” (Ep.206)
We talk to Naked Sports Innovations’ president and co-founder, Lindsay Dakota, about how the concept of “simplexity” drives Naked’s design process; growing a small brand sustainably; the future of footwear; and how ski racing influenced the design of their new trail shoe.
Flash Review: 22/23 K2 Mindbender 89Ti
Here are our initial impressions of a ski that's been on our mind this summer — the new K2 Mindbender 89Ti.
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Shimano AM903 Shoe
The Shimano AM9 has been their top-tier gravity clipless shoe for a long time now (and a personal favorite of ours), and while the latest AM903 generation is mostly a case of leaving a good thing alone, it’s got some nice refinements over the earlier iterations.
Over The Edge on Trail Building, Travel, & Rampage (Ep.127)
We sat down with the crew from Over The Edge to talk about trail building & the development of MTB towns; traveling to ride; servicing Rampage bikes; & much more.
2022-2023 Roxa R3 130 TI I.R.
Here are our measured specs, images, and preliminary questions about the new Roxa R3 130 TI I.R.
Men’s Sun Hoody Roundup — 2022
A good lightweight sun hoody can easily remedy the challenges presented by summer layering by keeping you cool and well protected from the sun. Check out our roundup for several of our favorite options for men, with running in mind.
2022 Orbea Rallon
The Orbea Rallon is a super precise, quick-handling Enduro bike that offers something pretty different from most of its competitors — while still feeling really cohesive and intuitive. Check out our full review for more detail, including how it stacks up to fourteen other long-travel Trail and Enduro bikes.
Blister Brand Guide: Columbia Montrail Running Shoe Lineup, 2022
Columbia Montrail’s 2022 trail running shoe lineup may be trim, but each of the brand’s four distinct models is intended to suit a specific need, including lightweight options for workouts and high stack height models for ultra distances. Check out our Brand Guide to get the rundown on all of their 2022 shoes.
Leah Yingling on Her Western States 100, Pacing Perfection, & the Golden Hour (Ep.129)
After finishing 6th at this year’s Western States 100, Salomon Athlete (and sometimes co-host) Leah Yingling returns to the show to give us a play-by-play of how her day panned out.
Sunglasses Roundup 2022 — Part 1: Active/Sport
In Part 1 of our sunglasses roundup, we cover several of the pairs our reviewers have been using for biking, skiing, running, and more.
Flash Review: 22/23 WNDR Alpine Intention 108
This spring we spent some time on WNDR Alpine's updated Intention 108 — here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108
WNDR Alpine has updated their original ski — check out our First Look for all the details, including their novel way of re-using waste from the construction process.
On the James Webb Space Telescope (Ep.218)
We’re still trying to process what we’re seeing, and what this all means. So today, we’re offering another brief attempt to wrap our heads around the images — and the significance — of the James Webb Space Telescope, and I provide a few recommendations for further reading & listening.
2022-2023 Head Kore 85 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Head Kore 85 W.
Reviewing the Reviewer: Drew Kelly (Ep.205)
We talk to the man with the best turn in Crested Butte about choss monsters, cave trolls, geek beaks, his Tinder profile, birding, the universe, gear preferences, and more.
Flash Review — Diamondback Release C
The Diamondback Release 5C is proving to be a fairly nimble, versatile mid-travel Trail bike. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
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Diamondback Release C
The Diamondback Release 5C is an unusual offering these days — a mid-travel 27.5’’ Trail bike with somewhat moderate geometry — but we think that’s exactly why it could be a great option for the right riders. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to learn more.
Win Sunglasses or Eyeglasses from Roka
This week TWO lucky winners will each get a pair of sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses from Roka, plus a backpack!