Gear Review: DPS PHANTOM Permanent Base Treatment Almost 2 years ago, Salt Lake City based DPS Skis made waves through the ski community. They had made a permanent alternative to ski wax. So, what was the big deal? Well, this base treatment was nothing like ordinary ski wax. DPS PHANTOM, as it was called, could be applied once. That’s it. You put the base treatment on once […] Gear Review Clay Malott | July 31, 2021 4 Comments
Gear Review: 2021-2022 DPS Foundation 106 C2 Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, DPS Skis has always been known to push the boundaries of materials and technology, ultimately resulting in high-quality, performance-driven skis. Newly updated for DPS’s 2021-2022 fleet is the Foundation 106 C2, now available for their Dreamtime Sale. Here’s what DPS has to say about the ski: “The Foundation 106 C2 has undergone some key updates, […] Gear Review Clay Malott | July 31, 2021 0 Comments
Buying Women’s Skis Can Be Harder Than You Think After skiing the same Völkl Kikus for eight years, it was time for a change. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those skis, and they served me well. They are still my teaching skis for days when I know I’m just lapping the magic carpet. But those skis have taken a massive beating, and it was time to upgrade. It […] Gear Review Gabrielle Gasser | July 29, 2021 12 Comments
Long Term Review: Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Touring Pants In the world of backcountry touring, gear is everything. Unfortunately, finding the right gear for the right occasion is really, really hard. Unbiased, detailed gear reviews can help you narrow down the choices, and here at SnowBrains, that’s what we’re all about! I was sent the Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II pants to review this past winter and spring. I’ve broken the […] Gear Review Clay Malott | June 17, 2021 0 Comments
Long Term Review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Touring Shell Back in February, I was sent the Outdoor Research Ferrosi hooded touring shell to review. These are my honest opinions after four months of significant use. I’ve broken the review up into five sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” Reviewer Stats: Name: Clay Malott Days toured with the Ferrosi Shell: 55 Height: 6’3″ Weight: 160lbs Testing […] Gear Review Clay Malott | June 17, 2021 0 Comments
Long Term Review: 2020-2021 WNDR Vital 100 This past winter and spring, I had the pleasure of skiing on WNDR’s brand new Vital 100 ski. All too often in the ski industry, equipment is reviewed for a handful of days and then is sent back to the brand. I had the incredible opportunity to ski over sixty days on these skis this season, which has given me a […] Gear Review Clay Malott | June 15, 2021 0 Comments
Sneak Peek: 2021-2022 DPS Foundation 106 C2 DPS Skis, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has always been known to push the boundaries of materials and technology, ultimately resulting in high-quality, performance-driven skis. Newly updated for DPS’s 2021-2022 fleet is the Foundation 106 C2. Here’s what DPS has to say about the ski: “The Foundation 106 C2 has undergone some key updates, making it a capable and […] Gear Review Clay Malott | May 4, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2020/2021 Line Blade This season I got the chance to test out the brand new Line Blade at Alta and Solitude Ski Resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah. There’s no getting around it, this ski looks weird, but it’s the most entertaining groomer ski I’ve ever ridden. Line’s new “Gas Pedal Metal” construction and a unique aggressive sidecut came together to make for […] Gear Review Calvin Giddings | April 14, 2021 0 Comments
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