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Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings, 2020
We directly compare several of the current, more downhill-oriented touring bindings, including the Salomon / Atomic Shift MNC 13, Marker Duke PT 16, CAST Freetour, Fritschi Tecton, Marker Kingpin, G3 ION 12, Fritschi Vipec EVO, & Dynafit ST Rotation 10. We also discuss what you tend to gain and give up by going to much lighter touring bindings, and in what scenarios that lighter category might make more sense for you.
Bikes, Bike Shops, & Crack Waffles (Ep. 27)
We sit down with bike-industry veterans Simon Stewart and Joe Parkin to announce their brand-new shop name; talk about what it’s like to own and operate a bike shop in these times; and finally, we discuss Joe’s wildly addictive creation that our editor-in-chief calls, the “Crack Waffle.”
Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa
Five Ten's Kestrel Pro Boa clipless mtb shoe combines elements from stiff & light XC shoes and much burlier, hike-friendly options, and the result is a very versatile shoe. Check out our review for more.
Running Shorts Roundup — 2020
Every year we get more and more running short options, from those that could replace your hydration vest to ultra minimal pairs. We've rounded up 8 men's & women's options that we've been using and detail what sets each apart from the others.
2021-2022 Movement Fly Two 115
Movement’s Fly Two collection is targeted at skiers who like to take a playful approach to the mountain, and their Fly Two 115 in particular has us very excited about its potential to be both playful and stable. Check out our First Look to see why.
How to Recreate Responsibly in the Time of COVID (Ep. 130)
As a number of locations are beginning to relax travel restrictions and are able to welcome visitors back, we wanted to discuss some important reminders and best practices for recreating responsibly in this time of COVID. We’ve also included some important links in the show notes to this episode that you should check out to ensure that you are up-to-date on state and local ordinances. So give this a listen, and let’s all do our best to do things the right way.
2020 Yeti SB130
We've had more reviewers spending more time on Yeti's mid-travel 29er, and have updated our review of the SB130.
Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty Superwolf
Update 5.25.20: we recently got the Superwolf into some truly firm, steep terrain and have updated our thoughts on its performance.
Flash Review: 20/21 Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants
We just spent a long day in Strafe's new Cham kit and came away with some extremely positive initial impressions.
Mojo MORC 40 Offset-Reducing Crowns
Last year we started to see several of the best DH racers in the world using non-standard fork crowns, many of which turned out to be the Mojo MORC 40. They're now available to the public, and we’ve been testing these offset-reducing crowns to see just how much of an impact they make on trail, and whether or not you need to be a World Cup racer to appreciate them.
Zach Bitter on His New 100-Mile Treadmill World Record (Ep.52)
Not only does Zach Bitter hold the world record for the fastest time that a human has run 100 miles, he recently just set the record for fastest 100 miles ever run … on a treadmill?? So we spoke to Zach about when he first got the idea to attempt this; the biggest differences between running 100 miles on a treadmill vs a track; his preparation and strategy; and Mike McKnight’s recent ‘Zero-Calorie 100’ effort.
Blister Brand Guide: Evil Mountain Bike Lineup
Evil has taken a different approach than many to building both their bikes and their brand. Their current lineup covers a wide range, from shorter-travel 29ers to Enduro sleds, and you can check out our brand guide to see which of their bikes might be right for you.
Strongest Wheels on the Market? Revel Wheels & “Fusion Fiber” Ep.101
We dive deep into the details with Revel Bikes founder, Adam Miller, about Revel’s new wheels — which he claims are the strongest wheels on the market — and this thing they’re using called “fusion fiber.” We talk about what fusion fiber is; their recyclability; the unique production process; other applications of fusion fiber, and more.
2020-2021 Marker Duke PT 16
Marker’s Duke PT is the latest binding that lets you skin uphill in a “tech” toe, but ski down in what’s essentially an alpine binding. Check out our video & written review to see just how it works, and how it compares to the competition.
Flash Review: 20/21 Kastle FX106 HP
Check out our on-snow impressions of Kastle's lightweight freeride ski.
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Hoka One One Clifton 6
The Hoka Clifton is one of the brand's most popular and iconic shoes, known for its generous cushioning and lightweight design. Check out our review of the Clifton 6 to see how it compares to the previous iteration and the rest of the market.
Bikes vs. Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 2 (Ep. 26)
Which bike company is currently the most like which ski company? Here in part 2, we get into more arguments and offer more parallels and analogies between these two industries to get a better sense of the current position, reputation, and trajectory of a bunch of different brands in these sports.