I have been testing skimboards for over a decade, from soft beginner foam boards ridden on flat sand to carbon-fiber customs my local pros run on shorebreak. After spending three months rotating 10 boards through beach sessions, swim-skip drills, and flatland trick sessions, I put together this guide to help you skip the trial and […]

Finding the best ski poles changed how I ski. After testing 6 different models across 3 mountain resorts and one backcountry tour, I learned that pole choice affects everything from turn rhythm to forearm fatigue. Most skiers grab the cheapest pair in the lodge shop and wonder later why their arms burn after a single […]

After spending 30+ days testing 8 of the best ski bindings across groomers, moguls, and backcountry laps in , I can tell you one thing: bindings are the most underrated piece of ski gear. They keep your knees intact during crashes, transfer every ounce of energy to your skis, and dictate whether you step in […]

I've been testing ski helmets for over a decade, and the season brings some of the most impressive designs I've seen. Last winter, our team logged more than 200 hours on snow across resorts in Colorado, Utah, and British Columbia to find the best ski helmets on the market. Traumatic brain injuries account for nearly […]