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A pair of freshly Phantom’ed skis exits a cure station. Does the DPS Waxless Phantom Really Work? The new waxless glide for ski bases changes the way we should think about how, and whether, to wax our skis January 24, 2019 By Erme Catino DPS’ Phantom Glide is a novel, permanent waxless base treatment for skis. Having […]
A Discussion With the Designer of the First Hybrid Ski Boot If your ski boots can handle big terrain and climb efficiently, you can thank veteran designer Thomas Laakso. November 5, 2018 By Erme Catino Hybrid ski boots manage to balance downhill performance and uphill capability. Take one glance at your local ski shop’s wall, […]
Aspen Snowmass Goes Gonzo The gang invades the Elk Mountains for the 2019 Ski Test WORDS • DONNY O’NEILL | PHOTOS • MATT POWER We were barreling through the Roaring Fork Valley when the itch kicked in. We knew we’d get our frosty fix soon, as the army of black clouds began to march over the Elk Mountains […]
The 13 Best Skis of the Year These skis received the highest marks across the board from skiers with a host of different backgrounds August 20, 2018 By Powder Magazine With fresh snow falling all week long over the 4,200 acres of intricate, steep terrain at Red Mountain, British Columbia, 30 ski companies gathered to showcase their […]
REI revamps used gear site Citing success of the pilot site, the outdoor retailer adds brands and product categories to offerings of online used gear inventory. AMELIA ARVESEN AUG 23, 2018 Chaco classic sandals for $50. Burton snowboard boots for $70. A The North Face parka for $138. No, these aren’t items on Craigslist. These […]
HOW LONG DOES A PAIR OF SKIS LAST: PART 2 BY ADAM PRISCIANDARO Some of you may be saying: “Wait, didn’t I already read this blog?” Well yes, sort of. A few seasons ago we released a blog on this very same topic, but we felt it was important to revisit this question with the way skis […]
HOW LONG DOES A PAIR OF SKIS LAST?: PART 1 Replacing skis has nothing to do with the graphics, although early 2000s graphics on a ski in 2014 doesn’t look too good, but what matters is what’s happening underneath the topsheet over time. The abuse from the mountain conditions, skiing style and technology changes over […]
The art of ski tuning: 10 must-have essentials for your at-home repair kit by Paddy O’Connell You’re having an all-time day. The snow is blower, double overhead. You’re feeling the flow—you’re in the zone. You are one with your skis, one with the mountain, one with the universe and WHACK! You face plant after a snow […]
It’s time to get pumped up for FREESKIER’s 2018 Ski Test We’re two short weeks away from FREESKIER’s Annual Ski Test, this year being staged in beautiful Snowmass, Colorado from March 5 through March 9. The Ski Test is the most anticipated event of each and every winter. We’ll be gathering in Snowmass with dozens […]
VÖLKL IS THE ESSENCE OF BAVARIAN CRAFTMANSHIP WORDS: DONNY O’NEILL // PHOTOS: FLORIAN BREITENBERGER Fertile, precisely cut and maintained farmland wraps around the bustling town while the gentle mountains of the Bavarian Forest arch along the northeastern horizon. The tranquil waters of the Danube flow peacefully through the urban district on their journey southeast to the Black Sea. Beautifully […]
The Bindings That We Trust the Most Reviews on nine of the best bindings of 2018 October 25, 2017 By Powder Magazine https://www.powder.com/stories/the-bindings-that-we-trust-the-most/?wc_mid=4036:9358&wc_rid=4036:2857652&_wcsid=D8230ECC14DF6ED53FAD4C2B5A274FDAB08BF138474AEF77 Posted from Poeder Magazine
The Best Skis of the Year With a forecast of frigid temperatures, light snow, and low visibility, we tasked 33 skiers with finding the best of the 112 skis submitted to Powder Week. Every day, after skiing bell-to-bell at the end of February at Big Sky, Montana, the Powder Union broke into smaller groups, […]
