The Nordica Hell & Back combines proven designs with smart modern updates to create a damn good ski. There are a lot of skiers out there who ought to check it out.
DPS's new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis "more powerful, damper, and more refined." We've A / B'd the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.
For those who like the sound of the Armada JJ's light swing weight, easy turn initiation, and hook-free feel in fresh snow, but want a more directional ski with a beefier tail for more aggressive riding, meet the Norwalk.
We've been out skiing and riding around Taos this week, testing gear and playing off Highline Ridge. Figured we'd share some of Ryan Heffernan's photos.
The POC Wrist Freeride is a very nice, well constructed glove. If there is another glove in this category that outperforms it, we aren't sure what it is.
185cm Blizzard Cochise vs. 193cm Cochise: Should you size up? Is the 193 still a relatively easy charger, or more of a missile? Jonathan Ellsworth and Will Brown weigh in.