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I often get asked where my love for the outdoors came from– most assume I grew up camping and exploring the outdoors with my family. As fun as my parents are, hiking many kilometers and sleeping in a tent isn’t their ideal weekend of fun. Outdoor Education was an optional course in junior high...

Ski(s): Armada Whitewalker, Armada ARV 116 UL Lengths skied: 185 Actual lengths (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 183.4 Shape: WW: 139/116/139, JJ UL: 139/116/135 Measured weight (average): WW: 1890g, JJ UL: 1784g Mount: -2.5cm WW, -3cm JJUL Binding: WW: Armada Shift, JJ: Armada Shift (me)/Look...

I know somebody is going to say "what are edges" but I think I'm going to stop grinding metal culvert pipes from know on.

If the proliferation of “what backcountry bindings should I buy” threads in Gear Talk is any indication, ‘tis the season for Newschoolers to shop for new bindings. And, while there are plenty of pay-to-play gear guides on the internet, as well as some more objective outlets recommending gear...

Discussion presented by J skis with pro skier and street skiing king , Sam Zahner Sam Zahner is a skier from NJ who made a name for himself with his top-tier rail skills and his banger urban segments. After many years putting out quality content with his online edits, self-produced movies, X...

In the good old days, magazines would crown a “Ski of the Year” - one ski to rule them all. And then everyone would go out and buy that ski because it was the “best” regardless of how well it fits their personal needs. Luckily, there’s a ski for everyone these days— whether you’re into lapping...

Ski: Völkl Revolt 104 Length Skied: 180 Actual Length (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 178.5 cm Measured Weight (left/right): 2052g / 2097g Profile (Tip/Center/Tail): 132-104-122 Mount: Team Recommended Binding: Marker Duke PT 16 Days skied: 12 (Twig: 5) Skier Height: 183 cm (6 feet) Skier...

Armada has taken a long, hard look at their outerwear endeavors and returned with a new mission statement for winter 21/22. The plan is to use the experimental think-outside-the-box ethos that drove the Zero Collection on the hardgoods side to produce unique, high-quality technical outerwear...

Cover photo courtesy of Hadley Hammer/Line Skis We’re here again, that incredible time that is the start of the ski season. Snow is falling and resorts are opening up. But as they increase in popularity and untracked powder gets more scarce, we also see an increase in park rats getting into...

Cover photo courtesy of Hadley Hammer/Line Skis We’re here again, that incredible time that is the start of the ski season. Snow is falling and resorts are opening up. But as they increase in popularity and untracked powder gets more scarce, we also see an increase in park rats getting into...

Black Crows skis with the “Cor” moniker come from the more eccentric side of the press. The Mirus Cor is the first iteration of these left-field sticks from Black Crows and we're here to tell you a little bit more about them. The Cor series strives to push boundaries and to take an alternate...

Black Crows skis with the “Cor” moniker have come out of the more eccentric side of the press. The Mirus Cor is the first iteration of these left-field sticks from Black Crows and we're here to tell you a little bit more about them. The series strives to push boundaries and to take an alternate...

Ski: J skis Allplay Length skied: 178 Actual Length (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 181.1 cm Measured weight (each ski): 2004g 2008g Shape: 119-98-117 Sidecut: The turn radius is ~18m Mount: -2 Binding: Tyrolia Attack 16 (2018 model) Days skied: 25 Reviewer height/weight: 5'10, 170lbs...

Hey NS! You might recall a thread about a month ago regarding a mental health x skiing video project. Well, after lots of planning, phone calls, and late nights, the film is actually happening! To fundraise, we are hosting a raffle for skis, outerwear, and accessories over at...

Mars may be the next frontier for human settlement, but it sucks as a ski destination. Our planet is amazing, and we must help protect it! The “No Skiing on Mars” capsule collection is a collaboration between Protect Our Winters UK (POW) and Planks Clothing. Through sales of this limited...

Today we are launching a liner specifically designed for ski touring and for those strong willed holdouts who still telemark. Named by IMFGA guide Dan Corn after the Grand Fuckin' Teton, the GFT retains the DNA of a ZipFit while adding points of articulation on the front and a flex panel on the...

Ski: 4FRNT Devastator Length skied: 186cm Shape:137-108-131 mm (21 meters radius) Measured weight (each ski): 1987 & 2004 grams Mount: -2cm from center Binding: Tyrolia AAAttack 13 Days skied: 16 Reviewer height/weight: 6'2, 205lbs Review Location(s): Alta Ski Area, Grand Targhee...

Intro: Zipfit has been making premium aftermarket liners for ski boots for quite awhile now. Each Liner is handmade in Italy. For those of you in the freeski world who have never heard of them, they have been more known in the racing world and they are about as close as you can get to the foam...