The Bomber Ski Ascent 95P is built around a lightweight but high-performance architecture: a paulownia wood core reinforced with carbon fiber and triaxial fiber, with Titanal under the binding for added energy and stability. The “95P” refers to a 95 mm waist width (129/95/117 mm) and side-cut radii around 18 m at 165 cm, 21 […]
Phaenom is the new kid on the block for ski boots. Their parent company is Full Stack Distribution, which is the same group that runs Faction Ski. This is a ‘cabrio’ style boot, meaning that the shell of the boot consists of 3 parts: the upper, lower, and the tongue. In a regular 2-piece boot, […]
Out of the box the Citadel 107 skis impressed me with their sleek and smooth design. The graphics are bright and pretty. And while I’m a sucker for cool design aesthetic, it was time to get the skis on some snow. Renoun Citadel for Touring I chose to turn these skis into a touring ski. I […]
Oh, ski boots, why do I have such a love-hate relationship with them?! Well, I will tell you why. As a member of the Hobbit Foot Club, it’s a great time to be in the market for new boots. Not too long ago, there were next to zero options for a skier looking for a […]
Black Crow recently dropped its limited-edition Hunter Line and we could not be more excited. I was able to get my hands on the Oxus Powder Hunter Poles and the Dorsa 22 Powder Hunter X-pac Backpack… No skis yet but we can hope. Black Crows Dorsa Steez This limited-edition release can be identified by its […]
There are some skis that you say “I could ski this every day” and others you say “I could see a place for this in my quiver”. The 2024 DPS Carbon Wailer 90 falls into the latter category for me. However, if you frequently skiing somewhere that doesn’t routinely see 400”+ of snow annually this […]
Over the last few years, I’ve seen Zag skis gaining traction on the US slopes. These skis are marked by their angular tips, poppy colorways, and durable construction. This year I was thrilled to test out the Zag Slap 112’s. This ski was hard charging, surprisingly versatile and an all-around beast on big mountain terrain. […]
From DPS comes the Carbon Kaizen 105. This versatile ski really is the all in one package for ripping the entire mountain in virtually any conditions. With a completely new shape and state of the art technology its time you try the DPS Carbon Kaizen 105. Handling and Best Use Cases The DPS Carbon Kaizen […]
This season I was able to test out the all-new Line Bacon 108. The Line Bacon’s have dominated the ski market for as long as I can remember and this years edition has some major upgrades. The Line Bacon 108s are playful, poppy and just wonderful for fresh snow and laps all around the mountain. […]
The Black Crows Trios Freebird have quickly become my favorite poles. These poles are a fantastic choice for backcountry skiers looking for a lightweight, collapsible, and durable set of poles. Before you know it, you’ll be using these poles in bounds, out of bounds and all over. Build Quality I’ve found that the Black Crows […]