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Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles Review

Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles: A Guide’s Review If there is one thing ski boot companies ignore more than good liners, it’s insoles. Superfeet Winter Comfort insoles are here to keep your toes warm, your arches supported, and your heel nicely cradled. Happy feet make for happy skiers. Penguin not included.  Overview Material: EVOlyte and Aerolyte Weight: 55 grams Size Tested: E  Country of Origin: China  … Continue reading Superfeet Winter Comfort Insoles Review

Hayden Buck
Alpine & Mountaineering, Hiking & Trekking, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Nitecore UT27

A Guide’s Review of the Nitecore UT27 + NB10000 The Nitecore UT27 is a dual-beam headlamp designed for trail runners but there is no need for it to be pigeonholed as a running headlamp. It’s a lightweight headlamp with the power to be a reliable basecamp headlamp, trekking light, and emergency light for dark starts and full-value ski touring days. Add in its lightweight and … Continue reading Review: Nitecore UT27

Hayden Buck
Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Anon M4 Goggles

A Guide’s Review of the Anon M4 Goggles Easy on the eyes is an understatement with the Anon M4 goggles. Tech and comfort meet in the middle (of your face) with a choice of 9 lens tints, two lens shapes, and a host of frame and strap colors. The Anon M4 goggles are your best bet for premium optics with an exceptionally quick change magnetic … Continue reading Review: Anon M4 Goggles

Hayden Buck
Articles, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Enfuse Shift Bindings

A Guide’s Review of the Enfuse Splitboard Bindings Enfuse’s first offering, the Shift, is a bomb-proof splitboard binding with a unique but straightforward attachment system that’s simple enough for beginners and strong enough for advanced riders. They took the abuse of touring and heli-skiing without a problem and have seen a few new updates for 2022/23 that will make them even better.  Overview Material: 6082 … Continue reading Review: Enfuse Shift Bindings

Hayden Buck
Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Ashbury Hornet goggles

Review: Ashbury Hornet Goggles Goggle technology has exploded in recent years; Cylindrical, toric, and spherical lenses, heads up displays, and motorized fans to reduce fog to name a few. Some of these goggles even push past the 400 dollar range. Not everyone can afford, or even want, a pair of goggles at that price. The Ashbury Hornet goggles offer modern magnetic tech, two great cylindrical … Continue reading Review: Ashbury Hornet goggles

Hayden Buck
Apparel, Mountain Biking, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Bern Watts 2.0 Helmet

The originator of the helmet brim, Bern is back with an updated version of the original Watts helmet. The Bern Watts 2.0 helmet brings the classic Watts look and visor, multi-sport functionality, and the addition of Mips at a great price.  Overview Certifications: CPSC, EN1077B, and EN1078 Weight: 350 grams Construction: DSI Vents: 11 Country of Origin: China Who is Bern? Bern is a family-owned … Continue reading Review: Bern Watts 2.0 Helmet

Hayden Buck
Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Cardiff Snowcraft The Goat

Long-Term Review: Cardiff Snowcraft The Goat  Cardiff snowboards have been steadily building a good reputation in the snowboard industry. Their first offering, The Cardiff Snowcraft Goat was in development for over five years and has been through ten different prototypes. It is a lightweight hard-charging touring machine that we had the opportunity to test for over two full winters. It is the board I chose … Continue reading Review: Cardiff Snowcraft The Goat

Hayden Buck
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Review: Spark R&D Fixie Clip

Spark Fixie Clip This season we saw at least 3 new splitboard clip designs, including the new Spark R&D Fixie Clip, all aimed to improve on the Voile hook and the K clips. Some have camming hooks to squeeze the board halves together but are be prone to rattling while other clips are needlessly complex. The new clips from Spark use a straightforward, passive design … Continue reading Review: Spark R&D Fixie Clip

Hayden Buck
Alpine & Mountaineering, Apparel, Articles, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard, Travel & Lifestyle

Review: Patagonia Macro Puff

The bigger burlier cousin to the Micro Puff, the Patagonia Macro Puff is designed with cold weather activities in mind.  Filled with more than twice the insulation of a Micro Puff, the Patagonia Macro Puff adds warmth without sacrificing weight to make this a good midweight insulation piece. Think gusty ski tour transitions, belaying in the fall or early spring and mild winter camping.  Specs … Continue reading Review: Patagonia Macro Puff

Hayden Buck
Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Bliz Nova Goggles

Review: Bliz Nova Goggles In the fall we reviewed a sweet pair of sunglasses from Swedish eyewear company Bliz.  Well, we’re back with another Bliz review but this time it is there Nova goggles that have caught our attention. The Bliz Nova Goggles incorporate a proprietary lens technology called Nordic Light into an affordable goggle that not only looks stylish but performs as well as … Continue reading Review: Bliz Nova Goggles

Hayden Buck