Scarpa F1 Touring Boot Review: The Race Car Ski Boot Brought to you by SCARPA I was sent a pair of the Scarpa F1 touring boots to review. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, and miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” This is my initial, unbiased review of the boot. I will update the review at the end of the season once I have […] Gear Review Clay Malott | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti Stats: Lengths: 172 cm, 179 cm, 186 cm, 193 cm Rocker: Tip and Tail Stiffness: 8 out of 10 Weight per Ski: 2225 grams per ski [186cm] Dimensions: 136 / 108 / 125mm [186cm] Sidecut Radius: 22.8m [186cm] Construction: Aspen and Fir Core with Titanal Aluminum Y-Beam Reviewer Stats: Name: Phillip Cullinane Days skied on 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti [186cm]: 14 […] Gear Review Phillip Cullinane | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
2021 DPS Pagoda Tour 100 Review: The Real Deal This summer, I was in search of a new touring ski. My previous setup was a pair of Elan Ripstick 106s mounted with Salomon Shifts. They worked great for what I wanted them to do: a 50/50 resort/backcountry setup. But this year, I was looking to go lighter. The brand new DPS Pagoda (the predecessor to their extremely popular Wailer ski) […] Gear Review Clay Malott | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
SCARPA’s Boot Guide For Beginners Brought to you by SCARPA Riding a lift is the most accessible form of skiing, but what about getting those untouched lines in the most scenic areas outside a resort? While Instagram photos can make it look like a piece of cake, how can beginners get into the fastest growing segment of the sport–backcountry skiing? Choosing the right boot is […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
SCARPA Maestrale XT Boot Review: The Perfect Backcountry Boot for Any Outing Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Backcountry skiing continues to become more and more popular; it seems like every ski boot brand in the industry now has a touring boot. With the sheer amount of boots available to choose from, it can seem like a daunting task to select the right one. Touring boots are optimized for different things; some […] Gear Review Clay Malott | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
Don’t Forget The Toilet Paper: The Most Common Items In My Backcountry Pack Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The first question I ask myself while prepping to head into the backcountry is always, “what do I need to bring?” I start running through the mental checklist of my gear choosing quickly what I’d like to take. There are my essentials, the gear I never leave the house without which includes everything […] Gear Review Alex K | February 9, 2021 1 Comment
Gear Review: 2020 K2 Mindbenders 99TI 2020 K2 Mindbenders 99TI: Lengths: 170cm, 177cm, 184cm, 191cm Rocker: All-Terrain Rocker Stiffness: 8 out of 10 stiff Weight per Ski: 4lb 4oz [170cm] | 4lb 9.5oz [177cm] | 4lb 15oz [184cm] | 5lb 2oz [191cm] Dimensions: 138 / 99 / 123mm Sidecut Radius: 18.5m [184cm], Construction: Titanal Y-Beam | Maple and Aspen Core Factory Recommended Mount Point: -11 cm from center Reviewer […] Gear Review Kyle Mercier | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
Aspiring To Zero: ‘Finetrack’ Breaks Trail in Base Layer Tech In the world of recreation accessories, there are options a’plenty—especially when it comes to soft goods. But in the end it all strips down to a core. That ‘Elemental’ base is where the Japanese company finetrack makes its mark. Rather than Capilene, Thermalwear or even Merino, finetrack’s ‘Elemental Layer’ aims to bring the game as close to zero as possible. […] Gear Review Paulie | January 22, 2021 1 Comment
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