On Tour; Big Sky Mountain Products Elevates the Game Brought to you by Big Sky Mountain Products More than a mere review of a product, this is an analysis of experience, because it is experience that spurs the pursuit of passion at all. And a sure mark of a passion is the clarity of its voice which, on snow-bright spring days, all but shouts ‘Tour!’ A vehicle for independence […] Gear Review Paulie | March 26, 2018 0 Comments
J-Skis Only Pressed 80 Pairs of their SKI-Bladezzz | They Sold Out Within Three Hours J-Skis only pressed 80 pairs of these SKI-Bladezzz, and they sold out in 3 hours. Initially $420, they were marked down to $169 and flew off the shelves. The official description here, from their website: ONLY 80 PAIR MADE!!!! First come, first serve…. 91cm of power! It’s time to crank down your ski size and crank up your après!!! These pure […] Gear Review SnowBrains | March 23, 2018 0 Comments
Move Over Siri! Vail Resorts Launches ‘Emma’, a New Chatbot to Keep Guests Informed on the Mountain Vail Resorts is launching a new chatbot, billed as a “digital mountain assistant,” that will share real-time information about ski conditions and lift lines with guests. They are calling her Emma, and she is a sophisticated bot that offers up-to-the-minute information on factors that are continuously changing such as grooming, lift line wait times, weather, etc., giving guests access to […] Gear Review Steven Agar | March 15, 2018 1 Comment
Elan Skis Introduces Smart Ski Concept | Would You be Interested in a Ski that Helps You Ski Better? Wireless devices are revolutionizing so many different aspects of our lives. Our homes and our cars to our consumption of media and entertainment, and also our health and fitness, with everything seemingly linked to our smartphone. The use of sensors is now common across the fitness industry in the form of heart rate monitors, specialized trackers, GPS, and integrated training tools. This technology […] Gear Review Steven Agar | March 13, 2018 0 Comments
Pair of Foil Handcrafted Italian Skis can be Yours for Only $60,000 Italian ski maker Foil has just released a pair of handcrafted skis, the Oro Nero Classico, with a ridiculous $60,000 price tag. Foil is an Italian ski maker that specializes in rare, unusual, and often precious materials, think rosewood and purpleheart top sheets, bamboo sidewalls, and metal-plated bindings. Its aim is “to create a ski of World Cup performance, in perfect […] Gear Review Steven Agar | March 2, 2018 0 Comments
Apple Watch Series 3 Adds Snowsports Tracking Available Today | Squaw Alpine App Among First to Support Five months after announcing that the new Apple Watch Series 3 will be able to track your ski and snowboard sessions, Apple today delivered on that promise by announcing that, starting today, several apps available in the App Store have been updated to take advantage of the wrist-worn device. Amongst the first Apps to announce compatibility with this feature are […] Gear Review Steven Agar | March 1, 2018 1 Comment
7 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Snow Sports Enthusiast Do you have someone in your life who’s snow crazed and you can’t think of what to get them for the holidays? We have 7 perfect holiday gift ideas for that will have them looking like a little kid on Christmas when they unwrap your present. Voormi Jacket/Vest Men’s Voormi Inversion Jacket, image: Voormi.com Voormi is an up and coming […] Gear Review Mitch McDermott | December 20, 2017 0 Comments
RideEasy | Portable Snowboard Footrest & Lock Does your leg go numb on the chairlift? Next time you ride, let RideEasy carry the weight of your snowboard for you. It installs onto your binding and lets you hook your board onto the chairlift so you can rest your foot, explains their IndieGoGo page. RideEasy also works as a snowboard lock that you’ll never leave behind. A steel […] Gear Review Steven Agar | December 13, 2017 1 Comment
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