7 Pieces of Gear You Need to Upgrade This Season Welcome to an exploration of the gear upgrades that can make your skiing or snowboarding experience more comfortable and enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide will look at seven essential gear items, from boots to goggles, that can significantly impact your winter sports adventure. These upgrades are designed to help you enjoy your time on the mountain to […] Kenneth Condon | October 20, 2024 0 Comments
Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 22, 2024 3 Comments
First Ski Boot With BOA® Lace Technology Has Been Released K2 has developed and released a ski boot that utilizes the innovative BOA® lace technology, the first of its kind. The new model has been dubbed the “K2 Recon 120 BOA®“, and is currently available in sizes 25.5, 26.5, and 27.5 for the price of $699.95. All other sizes are currently sold out due to the immense popularity of this technology, […] Gear Review Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023 7 Comments
Everything You Need to Know About Skier’s Toe The dreaded skier’s toe… The bane of any unsuspecting skier’s existence. Nothing like a subungual hematoma, also known as skier’s toe, can damper a season. Typically, skier’s toe results in your big toenail turning black. This may be concerning and some will fret about the possibility of frostbite, chances are it is just a subungual hematoma. While incredibly irritating and […] Brains Riley McDonald | December 12, 2022 5 Comments
The Top 9 Most Annoying Things About Skiing and Snowboarding According to Our Readers We all love skiing and riding. The mountains. Nature. But that still doesn’t stop us from getting annoyed from time to time. We’re mortal. So we asked our readers what they felt the most annoying things about skiing/snowboarding were, and the answers they gave us were pretty hilarious. Here are the top nine reader-submitted answers as to what bugs people […] Laughs SnowBrains | June 3, 2022 6 Comments
D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 2: Dialing In The Perfect Fit In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to choose a pair of ski boots. Now that you’ve skied in them for a few days, you may be noticing they don’t feel as good as they did on day 1. Maybe your toes are crushed, your heel is coming up, or they are just starting to feel a little […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022 8 Comments
D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 1: Choosing The Right Ski Boots The fit of your ski boots is hands down the most important equipment decision that you’ll spend time and money on. When your boots are dialed, it can be an incredible feeling that will take your skiing to the next level. I am not a professional boot fitter, but I am an engineer and a guy who disappears into the […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022 6 Comments
You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too? Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […] Backcountry Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022 6 Comments
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