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Gear Talk
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2019-03-29Both the Skyward II jacket and pants are made from an 88/12 nylon/spandex material which utilize Outdoor Research’s AscentShell technology....replies0views1762
2019-03-29
2019-03-23The Hagan Core 12 is an impressive, lightweight and fully featured alpine touring (AT) binding. It keeps things beefy with all-metal construction...replies0views1480
2019-03-23
2019-03-22The Weston Range Splitboard is designed for the intermediate rider who wants it all. Ripping chutes, sending cliffs, pillows, butters, spins,...replies0views2560
2019-03-22
2019-03-17Faction’s new Prime series of skis is aimed squarely at the dedicated backcountry skier and comes in four versions, the Prime 1.0, Prime...replies0views1832
2019-03-17
2019-03-15New to the Float line, the 2.0 packs use the 2.0 Air Cylinder, which is 30% smaller and 15-20% lighter than the original. The 2.0 Cylinder...replies0views1343
2019-03-15
2019-03-14We've had the Arc'teryx Procline AR Carbon boot for the season and are ready to share our impressions. In a nutshell?...replies0views1097
2019-03-14
2019-03-13The Helio line of bindings includes four options with the name of each representing the binding’s weight. There’s the Helio 110...replies0views1784
2019-03-13
2019-03-12Burton is at it again, pushing the evolution of snowboarding with ‘outside the box’ technology. With the new Step On boot/binding...replies0views2897
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....replies0views1693
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...replies0views2739
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...replies0views2761
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...replies0views2132
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...replies0views4253
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...replies2views8641
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...replies0views3825
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...replies0views6690
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...replies0views1379
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...replies0views5928
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...replies0views2608
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...replies0views3599
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...replies0views5269
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...replies0views3453
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...replies0views9869
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...replies0views3017
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...replies0views6697
2019-02-18