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Crankworx: Day 6, Air DH

August 16, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Air Downhill is at the heart of Crankworx. Four hundred racers individually take to A-Line, one of Whistler Bike Park's most iconic runs, for 1,200 vertical feet of speed, berms, and jumps. Each rider gets one timed run, winner take all.

ZipFit World Cup liner

September 27, 2021August 16, 2012 by Joe Augusten

Skeptical about custom liners? Even if you think your stock setup ain't broke, you might want to fix it anyway. Read on to learn why.

POC Trabec Helmet

September 25, 2012August 15, 2012 by Jeremy Benson

The Trabec is POC's first lightweight, in-mold helmet designed for the XC/AM/Enduro market. It's very well vented and offers good coverage, but its styling and colors might take some getting used to.

Crankworx: Day 5, Whip-Off World Championships

September 6, 2012August 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Whip-Off World Championships at Crankworx seeks to answer one question: Who's got the best style?

South American Ski Selections: Praxis MVP

October 6, 2012August 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

There are pro models and then there are Pro Models. The Praxis MVP is Kevin O'Meara's, and we are taking to Las Leñas the pair that Kevin literally built for himself to compete on this season. Not many skis out there appear to offer the MVP's level of playfulness, stability, and versatility.

Crankworx: Day 3, Garbanzo DH

August 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Rounding out the events this weekend at Crankworx was Sunday's Garbanzo DH, a 7-kilometer, 3400-foot descent through some of the gnarliest terrain of the Whistler Bike Park. Masochists, right this way.

Crankworx: Day 2, Dual Speed & Style

September 5, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Dual Speed and Style event debuted Saturday at Crankworx, pitting an invitational field of Dual Slalom riders and slopestyle superstars against each other head-to-head and side-by-side down tricked-out Dual Tracks.

Crankworx: Day 2, Canadian Open Enduro

August 14, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Day two of Crankworx featured the Canadian Open Enduro, a rally-style mash-up of DH and XC riding.

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.