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How to buy new skis October 10, 2017 By POWDER This story originally appeared in POWDER. Words by Sierra Davis. So many choices, so little time. Photo: Liam Doran/POWDER In the coming weeks we will be releasing our annual Buyer’s Guide on Powder.com, complete with in-depth reviews on 60-plus skis, including the 13 Skis of the Year. If you subscribe to our […]
4 ways to self-shape a snowboard September 20, 2017 By Matthew Vanatta Most snowboarders are content purchasing a factory-manufactured board from their favorite brand. And for good reason — snowboards are engineered to not only enhance your performance, but also to withstand the often-harsh conditions and abuse that come with the sport. However, a number of snowboard […]
How to buy new ski bindings This story originally appeared in POWDER. September 20, 2017 By Jack Foersterling. The final, integral part of a new ski is one that is often overlooked: bindings. “Our guests normally don’t know much about bindings,” says Larry Hartenstein, general manager of Jackson Hole Sports, the largest retail shop in Jackson Hole, […]
What To Know When Buying New Ski Boots With so many choices, how do you know what type of ski boots to get? September 11, 2017 By Matt Hansen While few purchases are as exciting as new ski equipment, the act of shopping also comes with a healthy dose of consternation. Nowhere do we get more flustered […]
SIX NEW EQUIPMENT AND OUTERWEAR OFFERINGS These products debuted to industry praise and will soon make your trip high-tech and toasty The proliferation of new skiing and snow-boarding technology means you now have hundreds of equipment and outerwear brands to consider. The dizzying pace of advancement makes for yet more choices to factor into your trip, but […]
JASON LEVINTHAL JUST ACQUIRED 4FRNT SKIS Jun 27, 2017 By: Leslie Hittmeier Jason Levinthal, based in Burlington, Vermont has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 4FRNT, a designer and manufacturer of alpine skis, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The transaction is expected to close in early July. Levinthal’s acquisition of 4FRNT is an […]
11 Must-Haves for Your Carry-on Bag By Caroline Morse Reprinted from SmarterTravel.com Dreading a long flight? Pack these 11 things in your carry-on to make the hours fly by—even if you’ve landed the worst seat in coach! Inflatable Pillow Sleep is a crucial way to kill time on a long-haul flight, and a […]
The Story of Slant Skis Part II – A Reddy Yeti Blog Post March 9, 2016 Thanks to our subscribers we had a ton of great questions to ask Josh, here is part II of our interview with him, hope you enjoy 🙂 What is something unique that no one knows about you, one of your […]
The Story of Slant Skis Part I Slant Skis, Lake Tahoe A Reddy Yeti Blog Post March 7, 2016 Slant Skis was founded in 2007 by Josh Bennett in Truckee, California, in 2010 they moved to their factory near Tahoe City, California. They are located on the Truckee River in the Lake Tahoe basin, surrounded […]
The All-New OoolaLuv 85Ti Developed by women for women, we are excited to be bringing back the the Luv! The new Luv skis provide ladies with strength and stability, but also forgiveness and control thanks to the all-new channel light core technology. The staple ski in the new Luv line is the OoolaLuv 85ti. Created […]
The arguments for and against buying skis are changing. Clearly, if you live in or near a ski resort and doing a lot of skiing then buying skis makes sense from a purely financial point of view; equally if you only plan on skiing once year, then renting makes more sense. But what if you’re an […]
