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Crankworx: Day 1, Fat Tire Crit

September 4, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Crankworx 2012 got off to a fast start, with big crowds, the Fat Tire Criterium, and an Arkells concert.

South American Ski Selections: Dynastar Cham 107

August 12, 2014August 13, 2012 by Will Brown

With the camber profile of an all-mountain carver and the 5-dimension shape of a more dedicated powder ski, the Dynastar Cham 107 is a unique hybrid design that aspires to offer the best of both worlds.

South American Ski Selections: Fischer Watea 106

September 28, 2012August 12, 2012 by Will Brown

Hate tail rocker? The 190cm Watea 106 looks like a serious ski for experts who want a flat, traditional tail and versatile 106mm waist-width.

Whistler Crankworx 2012

August 30, 2012August 10, 2012 by Will Brown

Eight days of sick riding are set to to go down at Whistler Crankworx 2012, and we're there to capture the highlights.

South American Ski Selections: Fischer Big Stix 110

August 12, 2014August 10, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're surprised to see that we're taking Fischer to Las Leñas, then you need to read this. (And if you're not surprised, then you probably already know what we are just beginning to figure out.)

Five Ten Blackwing Women’s

August 29, 2012August 9, 2012 by Hannah Trim

The Five Ten Women's Blackwing is an aggressive, slim, relatively comfortable climbing shoe that's most at home on anything overhanging. But they offer no protection from being klutzy.

South American Ski Selections: K2 Pettitor

August 14, 2012August 9, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

So why are we taking the K2 Pettitor to Las Leñas? Because it's Sean Pettit's first pro model, that's why. Plus, six months ago in Japan, Sean very politely asked us to review the Pettitor, and we've kept him waiting. Read on for the full story.

Best Used Bikes for Your Buck

August 28, 2012August 8, 2012 by Marshal Olson

Sticker shock of a new bike got you down? Here’s our list of the best used bikes from years past that have stood the test of time.

South American Ski Selections: Atomic Ritual

August 12, 2014August 8, 2012 by Will Brown

Promising good edge grip on hard snow, strong rebound through carved turns, and an impressive speed limit, the Atomic Ritual has the potential to be a big-mountain gun that might still be suitable for any given day of riding. We can't wait to find out.

South American Ski Selections: Salomon Rocker 2, 108

September 28, 2012August 7, 2012 by Will Brown

A narrower version of the original Rocker 2,122, the Rocker 2 108 looks like a great backcountry jib tool and a versatile all-mountain ski (especially for the West).

South American Ski Selections: Nordica Soul Rider

September 28, 2012August 6, 2012 by Will Brown

The Soul Rider looks like a promising ski for those hunting for a do-it-all twin-tip. It's been around for a season, but we think it's got a shot to end up among our one-ski quiver selections.

Our Selections: Salomon Guardian / Atomic Tracker AT binding

November 8, 2012August 6, 2012 by Will Brown

Over the past three years, Salomon and Atomic have collaborated with their athletes to develop a new 16 DIN AT freeride binding that looks to set a new standard for uphill functionality and downhill performance.

South American Ski Selections: DPS Wailer 112 RPC

August 8, 2012August 3, 2012 by Will Brown

DPS has made a “charger edition” of their Wailer 112RP. The new 112RPC is supposed to be a damper, burlier 112, made to rip bigger, more agressive lines. Their “S.S.” technology has also been tweaked, purportedly resulting in an “entirely new feel.” We’re all sorts of curious on all sorts of levels.