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10 Gear Essentials for Sidecountry Skiing

Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing genre of our sport. Having the right equipment is important; having the right amount of experience and education is vital. Listed below are 10 pieces of gear that I recommend for sidecountry skiing or short backcountry day trips. This is the gear I use know works well. Gear is never a substitute […]

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Eric Bryant | November 21, 2013
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Pro-Tec IPS Back Protector | Brain Labs Review

  Purpose: The IPS Back Protector by Pro-Tec is a comfortable, descrete back protector which was designed to offer spine and back protection while not hindering movement while on the bike. This back protector provides a compromise for the rider who wants a high level of mobility while still wanting protection in areas which are most important. Materials and Procedure: […]

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Eric Behn | September 3, 2013
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Gear Review: POC Spine VPD 2.0 Vest

Find POC’s Spine VPD 2.0 Vest here on: Evo.com POC Body Armor Concepts: POC challenges themselves to provide and combine their gear with stellar protection, comfort, and lightweight flexibility that is reliable in a range of activities.  Overall they strive to produce the highest quality protective gear for action sports enthusiasts with a lightweight low profile design that simply works […]

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Bevan Waite | August 9, 2013
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