Doug Ryan 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 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
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 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
The Wildhorn Brimhall Ski Boot Bag has a lot of attractive features such as a dedicated boot compartment, stowable backpack straps, and fleece lined goggle compartment. It is small enough that it could work as a carryon bag for flying without a helmet inside. It is well made with durable materials and zippers. What we … Read more
The Dakine Boot Pack DLX 75L is a larger boot bag with lots of storage space. It has the high quality durable construction that Dakine is known for. It has lots of storage compartments and heavy duty padded construction. It is made from recycled materials. It is one of the best ski boot bags available … Read more
The Wildhorn Drift ski helmet aims a little higher than most budget low end ski helmets. It uses more advanced polycarbonate in-mold construction. It has a patented adjustable vent system that works well. It weighs in at a very light 13 ounces. The Drift is one of the best budget ski helmets out there today. … Read more
The Outdoor Master Heron is an entry level ski goggle with the latest toric lens shape along with an easy to change magnetic lens swap system. It comes with 2 lenses making it good for all light conditions right out of the box. The Heron is a great budget ski goggle for new skiers or … Read more
The Wildhorn Roca is an entry level ski goggle with spherical lenses and a frameless design. It uses Wildhorn’s magnetic lens swap system with 2 latches for extra securtiy. It has good lens clarity and comfort and everything you’d expect in a mid-level ski goggle at a budget ski goggle price. What we liked: What … Read more