The Costa Del Mar brand is synonymous with high-quality fishing sunglasses—and for good reason. They have consistently been a leader in fishing sunglasses development since their founding in 1983, quickly rising to the top in terms of polarized lens technology. However, they changed the game in 1998 with the introduction of their patented 580® lens, […]
The 2026 Korua Transition Finder is designed to be Korua’s daily driver. It has less taper than more powder-oriented boards like the Korua Dart, while still maintaining decent float, has decent edge hold on hardpack, and a stiff tail that feels stable on landings and can be loaded up for a decent pop. I tested […]
Mooncool has officially returned from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic with a new flagship: the Mooncool TK2. While we’ve spent the last few years testing the TK1 and the heavy-duty TK Pro in the steep, often snowy streets of Jackson, Wyoming, the TK2 represents a significant technical evolution. Marketed with the mantra “More Comfort, More Confidence, […]
Coming from K2’s Landscape collection of all mountain snowboards, the 2027 Commonwealth is an all-terrain/all-conditions weapon. Intended for top to bottom laps where the entire mountain is viewed through a freestyle lens. While most at home charging the nastiest and steepest lines at full speed or riding pow, this board is perfectly comfortable laping the […]
Most e-bikes are built to help you cruise the neighborhood. The Talon T787 is built to conquer the mountains. At Mountain Weekly News, we put gear through the ringer in the high-elevation, variable terrain of the Tetons, and this bike—a literal “beast” of a machine—is one of the most robust “e-motos” we’ve ever swung a leg over. […]
It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a Union fan boy. I’ve tried almost every binding in their line and currently ride a few pairs of the classic Force, the Stratus, and a set of Falcor’s from a few years back. I also had the Atlas the year it came out, as […]
Most e-bikes are trying to look like high-end mountain bikes. The Retrospec Valen Rev 3 goes the other way, leaning into a classic American moto-design that feels like a vintage cafe racer. We put this bike through the ringer on the dirt, gravel, and paved pathways of the Tetons to see how it actually stacks up. Moto […]
A true life “daily driver”. I have been riding Burton boards for decades now and I hate to sound biased but… they are my favorite brand and all the gear they make is top-quality. The amount of research and development they have put behind these products is unmatched in the industry. And it’s clearly evident […]
From Skate Heritage to Alpine Utility Vans was founded in 1966 in Anaheim, California, the brand started by manufacturing shoes and selling them directly to the public from its first factory and storefront on the same day. In the 1970s, Vans became closely connected to Southern California’s skateboarding culture. Skaters embraced the brand’s durable canvas […]
Armada Snowboards? Yep, you read that right, for the 26-27 Winter Season, Armada is entering the Snowboard side of the Snowsports industry for the first time. With several longtime riders from the industry jumping aboard to launch and run the snowboard side, factories specific to snowboards, and a team of pro riders that are about […]