Elan Ripstick Tour 104 Review
Glen Plake’s first “Pro Model” ski brings some unique attributes to the 105mm-ish touring ski market. We loved them in some conditions, and struggled in others.
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Author: Gavin Hess
First Look: Fischer Transalp 105 CTi
Fischer revamps its Transalp touring line for 2023/2024- including the new Transalp 105 CTi, an enticing option in the 105mm-ish daily driver category.
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MADE Outdoor Custom Hardshell Jacket Review
MADE Outdoor, a new kid on the block in the apparel world, brings to the table a fully custom, made to order shell jacket. There is a lot to like here, a quality product as well as a compelling environmental story.
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Black Crows Draco Freebird: A First Look
A new, Orange, Black Crows ski arrived for testing the other day. A replacement for the Ferox? A wider Atris? Named after a Harry Potter character? A whole new beast of freeride Freebird?
Perhaps a comparison with the famous “Pink ski” the Corvus Freebird is a good place to start. The Draco is a bit like a freestyle-Corvus. Designers add a twin tip and more tail rocker, as well as moving the mount 5cm forward (from -10cm on Corvus Freebird to -5cm on Draco Freebird). There are other differences too, like a slight weight and turning radius increase for the Draco.
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Grizzly.ski GR Olympic II Binding Review
Grizzly.ski brings to the table a unique take on the ultralight, low-tech touring binding. We spent winter 2023 testing the 120g Olympic II.
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