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Back when snowboards were less tech, skiers often referred to us as "knuckle draggers." You can call me a "fore-arm dragger" if you'd like.
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Every year, our selfless testers hit the slopes (and backcountry) to shred pow on the best boards on the market. Someone has to do it. The result of hundreds of hours of riding, note-taking and comparative analysis is the finest collection of unbiased reviews on the web. Whether it is gloves you are after, or helmets, or goggles, rest assured we buy every item at the store, just like you do, and publish our findings without a shred of bias.
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Best Snowboards
Everybody loves friendly competition. To find your perfect match, check out how our fleet of the best all-mountain boards on the market perform against each other.
Best All Mountain Snowboards for Women
Searching for the best women's all-mountain snowboard? We bought all the top snowboards and compared them head-to-head to help you find the perfect board for your riding style and budget.
Best Ski Helmets of 2022
Buying a new ski helmet can be an overwhelming decision, to say the least. There are so many options for so many different skiers. Our team
Best Ski Gloves of 2022
With so many choices, it can be difficult to find the right pair. We hands-on test the best gloves and mittens for skiing and snowboarding
Best Ski Gloves for Women of 2022
Are you a lady seeking an awesome ski glove or mitt this winter? We tested 13 of the best options. Practically living on the slopes, they have seen everything from...
Best Ski Goggles of 2022
If you're still skiing in your warped and scratched goggles that should have been retired 10 years ago, this is a great time to explore the newest models available. We researched over 100...
Best Splitboards For Backcountry Snowboarding
Our testing takes place in the backcountry, by a team of talented experts; we then summarize our months of testing in an objective, user-friendly, and comparative review.
Best Splitboard Bindings
What's the best splitboard binding of 2021? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 11, testing them side by side to find the best.
Best Splitboard Climbing Skins
Our expert team purchased and extensively tested 7 models of skins side by side to sort out the distinctions in key metrics.Recent Gear Reviews in Snowboarding
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Smith Mission MIPS Review
One helmet that is great for both backcountry skiing and resort riding go-to for ski touring because of its protective features and weight. This helmet has MIPS and Koroyd for a darn good...
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Smith Vantage MIPS Review
This helmet is our testers' favorite model. With no significant flaws and incredible performance across the board, we can't complain but can praise this model
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Black Diamond Mercury Mitt - Women's Review
A fluffy and ultra warm mitten solution for frozen fingers. Excellent water protection and a long gauntlet add to the protection this
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Black Diamond Mercury Mitt Review
These mittens are tough. They are also mega-warm. Of course, it scores lower in regards to dexterity, but hey, mittens are like that
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Never Summer Lady West Review
This board rips in just about any condition across the entire mountain. It's great for aggressive riders that want one board that can almost do it all.
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Black Diamond GlideLite Splitboard Mix STS Review
It provides consistent performance, but never superseded expectations except in packability. Its main drawback is attaching the tip clip and trimming required out of the box.Snowboarding Learning Center
How to Choose Ski Gloves and Mittens for Men
Gloves are often the only thing that keeps our hands warm on a frosty day. We demand a lot from them -- we want them to be totally waterproof and warm but without being too bulky or...
How to Choose a Ski or Snowboard Helmet
How does one go about choosing the best helmet for snow sports? Which are the most protective? Are there features that are an absolute must to have? With the exponential increase in helmet...
How to Choose Ski Goggles
If it's time to replace your snowy eyewear, our reviewers have done their homework and legwork for you. Keep reading to learn more about the best eyewear choices available this season.
How to Choose Women's Ski Gloves and Mittens
This article is designed to guide you through the purchase process by helping you discover which factors are most important to you and your skiing needs
How to Choose a Snowboard - All-Mountain Advice
"C2-banana rocker.. what?". It's easy to get overwhelmed with snowboard technology and its surrounding marketing. This article helps you to bypass the marketing lingo and understand...
How to Choose a Splitboard for Men for Backcountry Snowboarding
If you snowboard and want to explore the backcountry, you'll want to look into purchasing a splitboard. In the early days of splitboarding, many snowboarders were skeptical that a...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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