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Gear Talk
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2019-03-12Burton is at it again, pushing the evolution of snowboarding with ‘outside the box’ technology. With the new Step On boot/binding...replies0views2956
2019-03-12
2019-03-11The evolution of Alpine touring boots typically happens slowly over time, small changes are integrated to make them lighter and higher performing....replies0views1750
2019-03-11
2019-03-10With a volume of just 1.8 litres, the Avabag is the world's smallest and lightest Airbag system and it’s now built into Ortovox’s...replies0views2810
2019-03-10
2019-03-09Marker is no stranger to the alpine touring binding market with such successes as the Marker F10, Marker F12 and Maker Kinpin...replies0views2812
2019-03-09
2019-03-07We've been running Patagonia's Powslayer Jacket and Pant combo all season and we'd like to share our thoughts with you. If you...replies0views2191
2019-03-07
2019-03-06Colorado based Meier Skis has a new light weight backcountry ski coming out for next season called the Prospector. They're made from the same...replies0views4346
2019-03-06
2019-03-05K2’s highly successful Pinnacle Boots are being retired and the new K2 Mindbender Boots will be their successor. The Mindbender is built off...replies2views8732
2019-03-11
2019-03-03Keep a look out in Fall 2019 for two new light-weight freeride skis from Line, the Vision 108 and Vision 98. Both skis use a 5 cut progressive...replies0views3880
2019-03-03
2019-03-02Helly Hansen is launching two new backcountry kits for fall 2019, there will be the Odin Mountain 3L Shell Jacket + Odin Mountain 3L Shell Bib...replies0views6769
2019-03-02
2019-02-28We've been running the Scott Superguide Carbon boots hard all season and they are asking for more. They are one of the earlier stiff and...replies0views1440
2019-02-28
2019-02-28Scott’s Patrol line of avalanche airbag packs uses the Alpride E1 fan based inflation system that uses a super capacitor battery system...replies0views5986
2019-02-28
2019-02-27The QST skis have been in the Salomon line up for four years now with tweaks being made along the way, for fall 2019 Salomon has redesigned the...replies0views2655
2019-02-27
2019-02-26The Maestrale is currently the best selling AT boots in the world, but Scarpa isn’t one to rest on its laurels so they’re taking the...replies0views3657
2019-02-26
2019-02-25With Marker’s Kingpin binding turning four this season, it only makes sense that a new and improve version is coming to skiers for Fall...replies0views5335
2019-02-25
2019-02-24Elan has been handcrafting skis in the Slovenian Alps for well over 70 years now so they know a thing or two about making great skis. The success...replies0views3545
2019-02-24
2019-02-21Two years ago we reviewed the Fischer Travers AT boots and for the 2019 season Fischer is updating the entire line-up. The Travers will have the...replies0views9967
2019-02-21
2019-02-20For the 2019/20 ski season, Blizzard will be launching an entirely new line of Zero G skis that are more playful and forgiving while still being...replies0views3082
2019-02-20
2019-02-18Two years ago Atomic made a bold entry into the alpine touring (AT) boot market with the unveiling of their Backland Boots, the carbon version...replies0views6758
2019-02-18
2019-02-17Black Diamond’s JetForce line of fan based avalanche airbag pack gets a major overhaul for the 2019/20 ski season. The airbag system...replies0views5101
2019-02-17
2019-02-15In the 1970’s Helly Hansen introduced the worlds first technical base layer using what they called LIFA fibres which went on to be an...replies0views1864
2019-02-15
2019-02-14Diamir Fritschi will be launching a new tech binding in the fall of 2019 so move on over Vipec and Tecton, the Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding will soon...replies0views5769
2019-02-14
2019-02-13Our wrap up of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer show continues with what the most innovative and ‘must have’ gear will be for the...replies0views2737
2019-02-13
2019-02-12Helly Hansen, the Norwegian company started way back in 1877 by an entrepreneurial sea captain has many innovative firsts to their credit...replies0views2522
2019-02-12
2019-02-11The latest iteration of Dynafit’s highly acclaimed TLT boot is going to be available in the fall of 2019 and it’ll be called the...replies1views8566
2019-03-07
2019-02-10Sweet Protection has a full line up of helmets for Race, Freeride and All Mountain skiers. For fall 2019 they're releasing their new Ascender...replies0views6642
2019-02-10