Doug Ryan Skiing and snowboarding are a lot of fun. Keeping warm makes cold weather sports a lot more enjoyable. A heated jacket or vest can make a big difference in staying warm. We recently got a chance to try out the Venustas heated vest 7.4v which can help keep you warm on the coldest days on … Read more
The Freein Overall 11 is a good all around paddleboard for around $500. It has stiff 2 layer PVC construction and comes with a better hand pump and paddle than most boards at this price. We got a chance to try out the Freein Overall and like its value and performance. The board is excellent … Read more
Are you looking for a fast, fun inflatable stand up paddle board? Check out the Blackfin Model V. It is my personal favorite SUP board. It’s fast. It is easy to stand up on and paddle. It handles great on the water. It’s packed full of accessory mounts and action mounts. Did we mention we … Read more
If you’re a recreational skier or snowboarder who wants to up your game on the slopes or park, then you need a pair of Oakley Line Miner ski goggles. These goggles were designed with a cylindrical lens and peripheral vision in mind, and provide an incredible amount of downward and side-to-side visibility. They also come … Read more
Looking for a new pair of ski goggles to take your skiing and snowboarding experience to the next level? Check out Oakley’s Fall Line Ski and Snowboard Goggles. With a large fit and Ridgelock Technology for easy lens changes, these goggles are perfect for any skier from pros to weekend warriors. Whether you’re hitting the … Read more
Black Diamond makes great high end skiing and mountaineering gear. We previously tested a set of Black Diamond Guide Gloves and Mercury Mitts. They are what we use for cold day skiing when the Polar Vortex kicks in. We wanted to try out the Black Diamond Solano heated gloves to see how they would do. … Read more
The Aleck Nunchucks wireless ski helmet speakers have good sound quality and battery life. They also have a comm feature that runs through their phone app. They are thinner than most other wireless helmet speakers making them more comfortable to wear. They are the best ski helmet speakers around today. What we liked: What we … Read more
The Smith Nexus is the flagship helmet from Smith Optics. It is packed full of features and safety technology. It has MIPS and lots of Koroyd honeycomb. It is a very comfortable helmet to wear. The Nexus is one of the best ski helmets available today. What we liked: What we didn’t like: Specifications Video … Read more
The Outdoor Master Elk MIPS snow helmet is an entry level ski and snowboard helmet aimed at resort skiers and boarders. It has a PC hardshell, with EPS liner and MIPS for safety. The Elk is a warmer helmet with enough venting to keep you from getting too sweaty without being cold. It is a … Read more
The Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag is large enough to carry 2 pairs of skis and poles or 1 pair of skis, poles and ski boots. It can fit almost all your other ski gear like helmets, gloves, and outerwear as well. It is a sturdy bag with rollers making it easy to travel … Read more