Gear Reviews

Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Pole Review

Overall Rating: 
8
Suggested Retail Price: 
109.95
10 Second Review: 
Great weight, works well, why not?

I've been avoiding adjustable poles for quite some time. To me they shouted "hey look I'm skiing the resort but an over prepared for a simple backcountry trip". That, and more importantly, my first generation adjustable poles from Lifelink were what I called "Self Adjusting", as in, they would collapse whenever they damn felt like it... » Read More »

Sneak Peek at Faction Skis for Fall 12

Always a treat to run into the Faction boyz at the cheesey SIA Tradeshow. They've been there done that, dodged angry bullets from Gene Simmons, and tend to have a good time at the show.

Scarpa Boots - SIA 12 - Next Year's Sneak Peek with Video

Who wants to drool over next year's gear? Go time.

Over the next few weeks we'll be rolling out a couple dozen videos featuring our favourites of next year's gear, as seen at the Denver SIA 2012 tradeshow in late January.

Gear Review: First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Jacket

When I think of Eddie Bauer, I think of a catalogue full of men in their early forties with five o’clock shadows paddling canoes, wearing Khakis and flannel shirts. But, as of recent, the company has put together a ski team including Lindsay Dyer and the Crist Brothers.

Funk Skis - Handmade in Pemberton, BC

Hand built with passion and care in the sea to sky corridor, Funk Skis may seem like a new kid on the block for boutique skis but founder and builder Greg Funk has been building skis for years. Greg is like the rest of us, a ripping skier who loves to be out in the mountains and wants to ride on great skis.

Salomon & Atomic Announced New AT Binding

We all new this was brewing, but like many of you we were pretty curious about when we'd get to lay our eyes on these bindings, and what route Salomon/Atomic would go with these bindings. Yep, we're talking about Salomon and Atomic's new DIN 16 AT freeride bindings.

2012 Ski Gear Buyer's Guide Mash-Up

It's no secret that the massive army of monkeys that runs Doglotion.com is in no way capable of pulling off a comprehensive ski test, but that doesn't mean we can't give you a buyers guide! Sort of. 

NZ Freeski Open Results Are In

Today saw the world’s top ranked freestyle skiers battle it out under picture perfect blue skies at Snow Park for the slopestyle finals of The North Face Freeski Open of NZ, presented by Volkl with New Zealand’s own Jossi Wells and Canada’s Kim Lamarre taking the top spots.
 

Dynafit TLT Vertical FT12 110mm Binding Review

Overall Rating: 
8
Suggested Retail Price: 
579.00
10 Second Review: 
Best AT Bindings I've Had Yet. Almost perfect, but not yet.

Yep it finally happended. Me and a slew of other Doglotion.com regular contributers all bit the bullet and got Dynafit bindings. Some of us had them a few years ago but hated our boots, others had G3 Onyx bindings, while others still were milking the Duke or Fritschi scene. » Read More »

Gear Review - Mountain Hardwear EV2 Tent

Overall Rating: 
8
Suggested Retail Price: 
600.00
10 Second Review: 
Light, storm-proof, and easy to set up

So far the only real trip Mountain Hardwear EV2 Tent has been on is a 3-week skiing trip to Baffin Island in Canada's arctic.

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