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Trip Report: Las Leñas – The Arrival
If you’re going to ski big, South American lines in August, you’re going to have to work a little for it.
And if you’re going to take eight pairs of skis—re…
The 29er Debate
You see them all the time. They're everywhere. So what's the deal with 29ers, why are they all the rage, and are they just a passing fad? Here's a little background info to help you decide whether 26 > 29.
2011-2012 Volkl Bridge, 179cm
The Volkl Bridge aims for the holy grail of the industry: the one-ski quiver.
2011-2012 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm
Dimensions: 151-125-131mm. Turn radius: 35 meters. Initial thought: Mmmmm....
2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm
The Jaguar Shark is a mythical beast designed to charge, float, and make you wonder about those topsheets.
2011-2012 ON3P Caylor, 191cm
Let's see whether the Caylor can maintain—or improve—its standing as a sweet, big mountain freestyle board.
Kenda BBG 2.35 Dual Compound tire
Meet the Kenda BBG, perhaps the single best trail bike tire currently on the market.
BLISTER HEADS SOUTH
BLISTER is heading to Las Leñas, Argentina. For 15 days. With 8 of the upcoming season's sickest skis.
South American Ski Test: Our Selections
The roll out begins with a bang. Check out our first two selections.
2011 RockShox Reverb 125mm adjustable seatpost
When it works, it is "invaluable." But when it doesn't....Check out Marshal's Love / Hate relationship to the 2011 Reverb.
2013-2014 4FRNT CRJ, 180cm
Robin Abeles gives a telemarker's take on CR Johnson's big mountain, deep powder, jib ski.
2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes
THE ONE brakes by Formula are some of the lightest and best performing brakes out there. (Especially with one highly recommended, relatively expensive upgrade.)
PROFILE: ENVE Composites
Conventional wisdom says that carbon wheels are a luxury for people with too much money and enough spare time to replace them. ENVE Composites founder, Jason Schiers, hates conventional wisdom.
2011 X-Fusion Vengeance RC 160mm fork
According to Marshal Olson, "this is the best trail bike fork currently on the market, in all aspects of its construction." Well, then.
2011 Specialized SX – Part 2: TRAILS
Kevin Bazar is persistent, and his Specialized SX is now dialed. (Whew.) Read on to learn how he got it there.