Race Face Next R Wheels
We’ve now put over 1000 miles on Race Face’s carbon Next R wheels, including everything from multi-day Enduro races to DH courses. So, how'd they do?
Hoji on the Hoji Free & 4FRNT Renegade (Ep.29)
We talk with Hoji about his brand-new boot, the Dynafit Hoji Free; the differences between it and the current Hoji Pro Tour; how he’s been refining his signature ski, the 4FRNT Renegade; and his work with Arc’teryx.
HOJI on “HOJI” (Ep.75)
Few people are so good at what they do that they can have a film made about their life and career while they’re still in the middle of both. But Eric Hjorleifson is one of those people, so we talked to Hoji about the new Matchstick movie and more.
Which Ski for Which Superhero?
What would Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, and other superheroes ski on? In honor of the life and imagination of Stan Lee, we’ve selected just the right ski for a whole slew of superheroes.
Switzerland Votes Cycling into Their Constitution
A few weeks ago Swiss voters did something that we wholeheartedly approve of: enshrine cycling into their constitution.
Most Notable New Products: Outdoor Retailer, Winter 2018
Here is our recap of and a bunch of our thoughts on the most notable new products for 2019-2020 that we saw at last week’s Winter Outdoor Retailer show.
Casual Jacket Roundup — Fall 2018
The season is turning, so we’ve gathered a few of our favorite casual jackets to keep you in style on chilly fall days and nights.
Strafe Cham Jacket and Pants
We’ve been big fans of Strafe’s Cham Jacket and Pants, and this year they updated them with an all-new fabric. So how does the new kit compare to the previous version, and to the rest of the competition?
2019 Devinci Spartan
Devinci’s Trail bikes have historically occupied a versatile middle ground — pretty good on the up, and pretty good on the down. So does the most recent iteration of the Devinci Spartan continue this trend?
Spark R&D — Part 2 (Ep.28)
We talk to Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about some of Spark’s current products, collaborating with CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and implementing solar power in their factory in Bozeman, Montana.
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
We’ve now used the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody for around 125 days, and we’re still huge fans of this jacket (which is why it received a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide). Check out our updated review.
2020-2021 Renoun Z-Line 90
Renoun’s technology and construction is far from traditional. But what happens when you apply it to a more traditional shape? Check out our full review of the Renoun Z-Line 90.
Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post
After more than three months of testing, the Marzocchi Transfer dropper post has proven to be just as good, if not better than most of the other posts we've used.
Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket
Gore-Tex has been around forever, but they just recently released a brand-new fabric. And the backcountry-oriented Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket is one of the first pieces to utilize it.
Best Skis for Beginners: Our Top Picks, 2018-2019
Here it is, our list of current skis that we think are the best for beginners, or for anyone looking to get back into skiing.
Parlor Skis x WhistlePig Whiskey: The Boss Hog Package
This week, Boston-based Parlor Skis and Vermont-based WhistlePig distillery announced a collaboration that combines two of our favorite things: skis and whiskey.
Zen & the Art of Creating the World’s Biggest Splitboard Binding Company: Will Ritter, Spark R&D (Ep.27)
We talk to Will Ritter about starting - and running - the largest splitboard binding company in the world, Spark R&D, and Will provides a number of valuable insights for anyone thinking of starting anything.
Deep Dive: 130-Flex Alpine Ski Boots
We directly compare several 130-flex alpine boots, including the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, Nordica Promachine 130, Head Raptor 140 RS & Nexo LYT 130, Atomic Hawx Ultra 130, and K2 Recon 130.
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