South American Ski Selections: Nordica Soul Rider
The Soul Rider looks like a promising ski for those hunting for a do-it-all twin-tip. It's been around for a season, but we think it's got a shot to end up among our one-ski quiver selections.
Will Brown
Our Selections: Salomon Guardian / Atomic Tracker AT binding
Over the past three years, Salomon and Atomic have collaborated with their athletes to develop a new 16 DIN AT freeride binding that looks to set a new standard for uphill functionality and downhill performance.
South American Ski Selections: DPS Wailer 112 RPC
DPS has made a “charger edition” of their Wailer 112RP. The new 112RPC is supposed to be a damper, burlier 112, made to rip bigger, more agressive lines. Their “S.S.” technology has also been tweaked, purportedly resulting in an “entirely new feel.” We’re all sorts of curious on all sorts of levels.
Our South American Ski Selections
DPS has made a “charger edition” of their Wailer 112RP. The new 112RPC is supposed to be a damper, burlier 112, made to rip bigger, more agressive lines. Their “S.S.” technology has also been tweaked, purportedly resulting in an “entirely new feel.” We’re all sorts of curious on all sorts of levels. You can see it and our other selections here.
South American Ski Selections: Down Skis Countdown 3
So far, we've listed two skis from two of the biggest ski manufacturers in the world. Now we'd like to introduce you to one of the smallest: Down Skis and their Countdown 3.
South American Ski Selections: Kästle XX110 West
Next up: the Kästle West XX110. Kästle goes new school with the West, and so far, they appear to be doing it proper. Very proper.
South American Ski Selections: Salomon Rocker 2, 115
Next up for South America: Salomon Freeski's new Rocker 2 115 - the big mountain charger offspring of last season's Rocker 2.
Las Leñas Ski Review: Our Selections
We begin to roll out our lineup, and things get interesting real fast with the new Dana Flahr & Sage Cattabriga-Alosa collab, the Atomic Automatic.
R.E.D. Mutiny Helmet
The R.E.D. Mutiny is a hard-shell helmet that offers a snug, comfortable fit without sacrificing venting. It also comes with a removable Gaper Gasket. (Don't worry, we'll explain.)
Coreupt Steep Ride Jacket
The Coreupt Steep Ride jacket is a fully waterproof & breathable shell that offers a ton of performance for the price.
TREW Eagle Pant
The Eagle pant has the bomber construction and durability we've come to expect from Trew, with a slightly narrower fit.
2011-2012 ON3P Billy Goat
This season, the 191cm ON3P Billy Goat was one of the most damp, most stable, and hardest charging skis we reviewed. Strong skiers, read on.
3rd Look: MOMENT Belafonte, 182cm
Will Brown weighs in on the Moment Belafonte, with reference to two other popular skis from this season: the Moment PB&J and the Blizzard Cochise.
2nd Look: Blizzard Cochise, 185cm
Want a second opinion? "The Blizzard Cochise will certainly reward good technique, but it doesn’t demand it. It has something to offer to a range of ability levels, caters to more than one riding style, and is happy pretty much anywhere...."
The North Face Hecktic Down Jacket
If you're looking for a jacket with high-end shell performance to battle the elements - and comfy down insulation to keep you warm - then The North Face Hecktic Down Jacket should be on your short list.
Update: 2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar, 185cm
We've now had more time on the Rossignol Scimitar and taken it through a broad range of conditions. If you're an intermediate to expert skier on a budget, and in search of a one ski quiver, read on.
2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar, 185cm
Early indications are that Rossignol has another strong entry in the all-mountain / do-everything category.
Skiing 101: Getting Started
Before you can turn pro and star in ski flicks, you're going to need to get your own setup. Here's a guide to getting you out of the rental shop and into your own gear.