Alpine Highlights
What do we recommend for downhill cruisin’, snakin’ lines through VW sized bumps, skiing trees, huckin’ kickers, harvesting pow, hikin’ the backside, and generally havin’ tall times in the Rockies? Here is some of the best of the best.
1. Salomon Impact 10 Boots - All mountain power for all mountain skiers. The feature list on this boot is fantastic and the fit is even better. Easy entry, fantastic shell overlap, 45 mm power strap, micro adjustable titanium buckles... Sure this list may sound like a lot of other boots but they sure don’t ski like a lot of other boots. That is a good thing.
2. Scarpa Hurricane/Tornado A.T. Boots - We know you like to ski the front side as much as you like to ski the backside. With an AT set up you can decide which side whenever you want. Intuition custom moldable liners are huge with these boots. Custom fit equals deluxe ski time. Choose between the extra power of the Hurricane or the versatility of the Tornado.
3. Marker Jester or Duke bindings - Maybe the most significant advancement in binding technology since... since we can’t remember. The design and features of these bindings will boost your overall skiing experience, whether it is safety in the backcountry, providing better mobility in climbing, or enhanced performance in the pipe and park. DIN 6 to 16.
4. Swix Viper Alpine Pole - Let this be the final word on poles. Poles do make a difference and those who say they don’t have never skied with a pole that has made a difference. The Viper’s swing weight is nearly imperceptible, choose between disc or real powder baskets, sweet grip with left and right ADD Tabs. 80% Carbon fiber.
5. Nordica Hotrod Afterbuner - If you prescribe to the one world one ski theory then this is your ski. 84 under foot but this ski can carve as if it was a 70 mm waisted ski. The Afterburner charges powder like a hero. The Afterburner is made for confident all-mountain skiers. It feels effortless in powder or crud and will hold a solid edge on groomers.
6. K2 Apache Coomba - Are you kidding us? 102 under foot, one directional ski (no twintip), tail notch for climbing skins, and superlight for a fatty powder board. Add this ski to your quiver as a powder tool or use it as your everyday ski if you so desire. Mount these boards alpine, AT, or tele. These boards are what dreams are made of...
7. DaKine Boot Locker Bag - Wether you’re on a road trip or simply trying to organize the cab of your truck, DaKine’s Boot Locker is a bargain and answers the age old question, “Where’d I leave my boots?”
8. Salomon Patrol & Divine Helmets for men and women - No other gift says I love you just the way you are than a ski helmet. Check out the great fit and look of these new helmets from Salomon.
8.5 Giro Helmets - Possibly the most improved product for 2008. The new ‘bike style’ fit adjustment for wintersport helmets is a winner.
9. Bridgedale Heel Fit Sock or Smartwool Light Cushion Sock One sock and one foot is all you should put into your boots. The best fitting ski boots fit the best with a designed ski sock your foot. These are the two best in our estimation. Fill your boots with ‘em.
10. Oakley A Frame Goggle - We’ve been searching for a better goggle for years and so far we haven’t found it. This year is no different. The new and improved A Frame features three layers of foam to contour comfortably around your face, a strap that easily adapts to a helmet or knit hat, curved lens for outstanding clarity and vision, a huge selection of tints and colors for replacement lenses, and major venting on the front of the goggle where it is most efficient. A time and powder proven winner.
