Gear Review: 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 The 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108. Credit: WNDR AlpineThis season, I had the opportunity to test WNDR Alpine’s revamped Intention 108 skis. Unfortunately, I tore my ACL in early January, leaving me with just three days of experience on these skis. Fortunately, another gear tester has been thoroughly putting these skis through their paces in every condition imaginable this spring; […] Gear Review Clay Malott | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
[Gear Review] Staying Connected on the Slopes with the Cardo Packtalk Outdoor The Product Unless your summertime adrenaline fix comes in the form of accelerating speeds on two rapidly spinning motorized wheels, there’s a good chance that you haven’t yet heard of Cardo Systems’ range of products. Founded in 2003, the company recognized for designing state-of-the-art wireless mesh and Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle riders has expanded its product range to include […] Gear Review Jacqui Davis | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Peak Skis 104: Modern Day Charger or Marketing Hype? If you’re a SnowBrains regular, you know that we covered the launch of Bode Miller’s Peak Skis last spring. Since then, they’ve added big names like Chris Davenport, Michelle Parker, and JT Holmes to their lineup, which begs the question, are these skis the real deal or just a bunch of marketing hype? Luckily, Peak hooked me up with a pair […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | March 13, 2023 2 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski – A Versatile All-In-One Delight With no mountain town to call home, my nomadic lifestyle means I don’t have a garage, crawl space, or basement to store my ski gear. I carry everything everywhere I go. Therefore, I need to have minimal equipment—one quiver for everything. My boots fulfilled these criteria, and I was looking for the perfect ‘do everything’ ski this season. Thankfully, Blizzard […] Gear Review Steven Agar | March 9, 2023 0 Comments
Buying Women’s Skis Can Be Harder Than You Think After skiing the same Völkl Kikus for eight years, it was time for a change. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those skis, and they served me well. They are still my teaching skis for days when I know I’m just lapping the magic carpet. But those skis have taken a massive beating, and it was time to upgrade. It […] Gear Review Gabrielle Gasser | March 8, 2023 16 Comments
Dynafit Launches Touring-Alpine Hybrid Ski Boot For 23/24 Dynafit Tigard is best known as the Ski Touring boot of choice. Now the Ski Touring brand Dynafit is launching the new Tigard 130 (110) which bridges the gap between Ski Touring and Alpine skiing, by offering a boot that combines the light weight of a touring boot with the flex and technology of an alpine ski boot. “Fast as […] Gear Review Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2023 0 Comments
SUUNTO 9 Peak Pro: Mission Kit That Won’t Quit Streamline durability beside dynamic performance; five words to frame the focus behind SUUNTO’S new 9 Peak Pro. Meticulously engineered via entirely reusable energy, 9 Peak Pro beckons as a compact GPS sport watch to take the next mission to the next level. From Finland with love, SUUNTO’s team of exacting artisans have specifically crafted their 9 Peak Pro for maximum […] Gear Review Paulie | February 27, 2023 0 Comments
LEKI Ski Poles and Gloves Work Together Perfectly Brought to you by LEKI LEKI has long been known as the leader in ski pole and glove innovation. The brand is in and on the hands of elite athletes ripping down world cup alpine races, speedy cross-country skiers, big mountain pro skiers, ski instructors, and serious recreational skiers alike. But what is the big deal? What makes LEKI so […] Gear Review Rouchelle Gilmore | February 21, 2023 0 Comments
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