Reviewer Reports + a Shop Talk First (Ep.324)

On GEAR:30, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth offer their early-season reviewer reports, then Jonathan talks to Bangtail Bike & Ski’s new owner about why he did something that no other shop in the world has done — but why others might want to.
Luke Koppa on opening day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (photo by Taylor Ahearn)

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Luke Koppa and I offer some reviewer early-season reports, then we talk to Bangtail Bike & Ski’s new owner, Alan Adams, about why he did something that no other shop in the world has done — but why others might want to.

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– Rossignol Sender Soul 102
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JE’s Skis (26:41)
– Armada Declivity 108
– Armada Declivity 102
Shop Talk: Bangtail’s 1st (32:08) 

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2 comments on “Reviewer Reports + a Shop Talk First (Ep.324)”

  1. Where do I go for ski suggestions? Currently my only pair of skis are the Qst blank. Sold my all Mtns last season. I’m in Bend Oregon, and I’ve thankfully been able to get by with just the blanks so far, but I’d also like a “do almost everything ski”. Currently leaning towards the soul sender 102.
    Thanks for any advice!
    Brian!

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