Bonfire one of the original snowboard outerwear companies has always known how to blend style with function. These pieces are no different and we had out resident female experts help out in testing these pieces to the fullest. For more on the Heavenly Pant and Echo Jacket check out this video review.
L1 the premium outerwear company that has been copied by many sent us the Rambler Jacket and Thunder Pants. We used it, we were complimented on it, we even abused it a little in the hot tub and sauna. In the end we discovered that the only way to be as hesh as possible is [...]
Echelon Snowboards Cold Weather Combat System (CWCS) Operator Sigma Jacket might not be for everyone. But those that are braving the elements, pushing their boundaries further, and just like pockets might find this review useful. Here’s a brief video review.
Face masks, neck tubes, bandanas, they’re all integral to having a fun time on the mountain when you’re protecting yourself from the elements. NXTZ is one of the brands at the forefront of making an American made product that is functional yet fashionable, these aren’t your parents gaitors! We sent Kevin out into the elements [...]
Homeschool Snowboarding one of the newest brands on the market has found a way to used technical fabrics, stylish prints, and functional features to make outerwear inspired for the Northwest but useable anywhere else. We sent our resident backcountry guru Gary out into the field to test this jacket after we took it to the [...]
Although the seasons been over for a while, we’ve steadily been releasing product reviews of various 2013 product. Unfortunately due to injuries, random gnargoyle attacks, and a crappy snow season there weren’t as many as in previous years. But for now here’s a break down of everything into one place. Expect to see awards in [...]
People have been wondering when this review would come out. Probably because no one thought I would actually subject myself to riding with these creations for the fiery pits of hell, but alas I did and this is the review. So if you ever wondered what it was like to ride with a bear trap [...]
There’s always that one board you go to for everything, it’s like an old friend you can just count on it, no matter what the circumstances it just feels so natural riding it. Five years ago if you said that board would be an Arbor I would have laughed at you, but now it’s a [...]
Companies come and companies go often without any notice. When Omatic packed it in a piece of me died inside because I knew I wasn’t going to be riding anything with BS Tech anymore in the future. Fast forward to the present and Echelon has scooped up their tech along with their designer Jason Kanes. [...]
Some people go on and on about how camber is dead, while others keep talking about how it’s going to come back. Love it or hate it, there’s definitely a need to keep it around. Academy might not be a big brand but they certainly understand about why they need to keep it around.
