Reviewed: Instance Socks This winter Stance Socks (also know as Instance Socks) sent us a few pairs of their snowboard socks to test out. These socks have seem all sorts of use from everyday wearing to multi-day backcountry missions. We were provided with both synthetic acrylic and merino wool socks to sample from. The Stance snow socks are […] Gear Eric Behn | March 4, 2014 0 Comments
Hestra Seth Morrison Pro Glove Review Hestra has been making leather gloves for a long, long time. In 1936 Martin Magnusson founded the company in Sweden, where the gloves are still made to this day. For perspective Vail Resort spun their first chairlifts in 1962. Along the way they have learned a few tricks to make durable and insanely dexterous gloves. Tricks like inverted and double stitched seams help make these gloves insanely durable. The Seth Morrison Pro model glove lives up to the Hestra name and is designed for warmth and durability. The Seth Morrison Pro Glove is made from Hestra’s most durable leather, army goatskin, intended for use and abuse in harsh conditions. […] Gear Chaz Diamond | January 2, 2014 0 Comments
Patagonia Men’s Untracked Pants Review Patagonia Untracked Pant available at evo.com Words: Eric Behn | Photos: Jaycee Clarkson Overview: Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow pant is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. The Untracked Pant is a GORE-TEX® […] Gear Eric Behn | December 18, 2013 0 Comments
BCA Float 22 Avalanche Airbag Backpack REVIEW Pack Tested: BCA Float 22, Avalanche Airbag Backpack (color: blue and gold) Reviewer: Miles Clark, Height: 6’1” (185cms), Weight: 170lbs (77kgs) Number of Days Using Backpack: 32 Where Pack Was Used: Hakuba, Japan There’s really no argument anymore. Before you go into avalanche terrain you need knowledge, a partner, a beacon, a probe, a shovel, and most recently: a backpack […] Avalanche Miles Clark | December 11, 2013 6 Comments
Patagonia Down Sweater Review An essential member of every backcountry rider or winter shredder’s coat collection is the puffy jacket. For this Patagonia down sweater review the jacket has seen it all. From blustery changeovers on exposed ridges to treks home from the bars on cloudless nights, warmth is key and down is king. Patagonia has become widely recognized as a crafter of outstanding quality and environmentally responsible gear, and now even beer. The Patagonia down sweater hoody is an iconic, stylish, and backcountry tested down jacket. With one-inch baffles the down sweater is toasty, without making you look like the Michelin Man. In a crowded […] Gear Chaz Diamond | November 27, 2013 1 Comment
Airblaster Freedom Suit | Gear Review Airblaster is one of the coolest makers of snowboard goods around. With three priorities: friends, freedom, and fun; not one piece of Airblasters line up it too serious or too boring to be part of snowboarding, because we all know snowboarding is all about having fun. The Freedom Suit is no exception to the guidelines that our friends from Airblaster live by, in fact it’s a keystone item in their lineup […] Gear Eric Behn | November 20, 2013 2 Comments
RAMP Peacepipe | Ski Review Last season I almost exclusively skied on RAMP Skis. With the majority of that skiing being on the RAMP Peacepipe, one of their “Hard Charging Powder Skis”. For myself I skied on the 179cm model mounted with Look Pivots on the recommended mounting point. In total during the 2012/2013 snow sliding season I put over 120 days on my skis. Working with the Snowbird Ski Patrol meant a vast majority of those days were 8-10 hour days of “work”. When on the clock I don’t always have the choice to ski where I want. This means skiing in unfavorable conditions such as frozen chicken-heads and sheets of ice that […] Gear Kyler Roush | November 15, 2013 3 Comments
Gear Review: 2014 Flylow Chemical Pants Differences between last years model and the 2013/14 Quantum: New Fabric: Tougher and with a better DWR and just all around nicer from the previously used Amaterrace Fabric mill that makes eVent New Factory: Flylow is using a Gore certified factory that used to make all of Cloudviels high end shell before they sold to Spyder and so on. They are the bomb factory, smooth taping and perfect construction. New Seam Tape: Coming from Bemis. Flylow is using the best seam tape they can […] Gear Bevan Waite | November 13, 2013 2 Comments
Patagonia Men’s Untracked Jacket Review Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow jacket is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. The Untracked Jacket is a GORE-TEX® hardshell which provides ultimate weatherproofing from rain to snow to sun, and from freezing to warmer temperatures. The three layer GORE-TEX® fabric will keep you dry and ventilated no matter the weather situation. The jacket is intended for ski and snowboard use in the alpine and is designed with a relaxed […] Gear Eric Behn | October 16, 2013 1 Comment
“Symbiosis Gathering” Review | Your CA Burning Man Alternative A perfect waterside location for such an event. We were located on a peninsula with plenty of swimming water on all sides and buoyed off especially for us. And the water *ohh the water* refreshing, clean, and convenient. So unlike Burning Man, everybody was nice and clean thanks to the Reservoir – I swam like a fool. Rumor has it they’re trying to bargain a lease of this area for the next five years; I hope it comes to […] Mota Bota | October 11, 2013 10 Comments
Gear Review: Black Diamond Agent Avalung Pack “The Black Diamond Agent AvaLung is streamlined enough to ride the lift up for sidecountry laps, yet has enough room for avy-tool essentials on longer day missions in the backcountry. In the event of an avalanche burial, the built-in AvaLung increases your chance of survival by pulling fresh air from the surrounding snowpack. Our diagonal ski carry cable is ultra-secure for hikes, and the innovative HiLo helmet holder gets your lid off when you’re really sweating for those turns.” The Black Diamond Agent Avalung pack has been an integral part of my gear for just over a year. The pack […] Gear Bevan Waite | October 9, 2013 2 Comments
Powder Magazine Review – Thoughts from the First Issue It’s been a long time since I bought an issue of Powder. I let my subscription run out about ten years ago; a subscription I had since I was thirteen years old. As a blossoming ski bum, I remember waiting all summer for the first issue to come out, trying to cope with snow withdrawal and teenage ski angst. When it would appear in the mailbox in August, I’d be like a kid on Christmas morning. I would bring it inside and pour over the articles and the gear guide, drooling at what was possible in a world of snow. But my beef came in the early 2000’s […] D’Arcy McLeish | September 10, 2013 4 Comments
Burning Man Uncovered… | “Spark” a Burning Man Story Spark is a new documentary about Burning Man that is currently screening in select theaters in the U.S. Here’s a synopsis offered by Spark Pictures Production: “Each year, 60,000 people from around the globe gather in a dusty windswept Nevada desert to build a temporary city, collaborating on large-scale art and partying for a week before burning a giant effigy […] Sara K | September 4, 2013 2 Comments
Gear Review: Flylow’s 2013/14 Quantum Jacket Review Information: Jacket tested: Flylow’s new 2013/14 Quantum Shell Color used: Mahogany Colors Available: Black, Indigo, Mahogany, Red, Navy (2012/13), Quarry (2012/13), Red-Chinchilla (2012/13) Weight: Average of 656 grams Cost of 2013/14 jacket: $380.00 from Flylow’s website; Not yet on Evo.com Cost of 2012/13 jacket: $380.00 from Flylow’s website; $277.50 from Evo.com! Find the Quantum jacket on Flylow’s website here: […] Gear Bevan Waite | August 13, 2013 16 Comments
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 […] Gear Bevan Waite | August 9, 2013 2 Comments
Brain Labs: Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet Purpose: The Pro-Tec Cyphon SL Helmet is an all mountain half-shell helmet which provides a higher degree of cranial protection non-specific mountain bike helmets. The Cyphon SL features a BOA fastening system and allows use with goggles. Materials and Procedure: The Cyphon SL helmet was tested and worn in an all mountain atmosphere throughout British Columbia’s West Coast. Compared […] Biking Eric Behn | August 8, 2013 1 Comment
Brain Labs Review: Pro-Tec Pinner-LT Knee Shin Guards | 25% Off Coupon Code Purpose: The Pro-Tec Pinner LT Knee Shin guard combo provide hard shell full length leg protection best suited for gravity mountain biking. The Pinner LT guards provide as much protection for the legs that you could ever want. Safe from pedal slips, flying rocks and anything else that might end up between your legs. Materials and Procedure: These pads were […] Gear Eric Behn | July 18, 2013 1 Comment
Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 | First Impressions Purpose: This summer we have had the opportunity to test and review the Pro-Tec Shovelhead 2 full face helmet. This helmet doesn’t break the budget, retailing for $129.95 USD but is a very solid and stylish looking helmet. Materials and Method: The first impressions have been obtained through a few days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and regular out-of-the-box inspection. […] Gear Eric Behn | July 8, 2013 1 Comment
Black Diamond AMPerage Ski Review Pick up a pair of these behemoths here: Black Diamond AMPerage Ski at evo.com View on Black Diamond’s website here: Black Diamond AMPerage Black Diamond’s 2011/12 ski line up was far from average. The three most notable of which were the Zealot, the Megawatt, and of course, the AMPerage, which won a staggering 7 awards for it’s versatility in a […] Gear Bevan Waite | July 2, 2013 10 Comments
Pro-Tec Gravity Knee Pad First Impressions | 25% OFF COUPON CODE CycleBrains.com and Pro-Tec Protection have partnered this summer to bring you quality reviews accompanied with discount codes for the Pro-Tec online store. CycleBrains is committed to providing true and honest journalistic standards while conducting these reviews. Purpose: It seems that the two pieces of equipment gravity riders always have are a helmet and knee or leg protection. Your knees are the most […] Biking Eric Behn | June 25, 2013 2 Comments
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