Hardboot Impressions of the Jones’ Ultracraft and Ultrasolution
A hardboot aficionado, Alaska’s Alex Palombo gives his impressions of two Jones’ Snowboards, both carbon offerings, with an eye toward the hardboot rider willing to ski their snowboard.
Category: Not Skis
Not Skis
You've landed in the library for our deep dive (reviews) on anything that is not a ski or part of a ski — which includes a binding, and by one degree of separation, a boot. Splitboards and clothing and any other softgood = not a ski. The not a ski category is pretty wide-ranging.
The How’s it Holding Up Review
Part of the gear testing method involves believing in unicorns and rainbows and sifting through the marketing noise to find what works for you. Pete Vordenberg discusses his unicorns and rainbows and how they are holding up.
First Look: Rab Mythic Ultra 360 Sleeping Bag
Rab is known for high quality builds regarding their down products. Hoping to refine a lightweight sleeping system for cold temperatures, THR looks at the Rab Mythic Ultra 360 Down Sleeping Bag (18°F).
Review: Patagonia Stormstride Pant
Patagonia’s Stormstride pant nails the hardshell conundrum: how to be a hardshell without feeling like a hardshell.
Review: Patagonia’s M10 Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new M10 Storm jacket isn’t just for alpinists. Backcountry skiers/riders—we can claim it as our own. This is a paired down hardshell that won’t weigh you down, but will protect you from the elements.
