Knockaround is a California-based company specializing in producing sunglasses (read more about Knockaround sunglasses here). Except that, they manufacture two types of winter goggles (slingshots and flybys) for skiers and snowboarders. We got our hands on Knockaround Slingshots Couch Couture […]
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Knockaround Sunglasses Review
These days, sunglasses are the must-wear accessory almost in every weather. Protecting your eyes is equally important during a hot sunny summer day on a paddleboard or in January when facing the sun shining on the snowy slope. However, the […]
Continue readingPetra Vlhova – The Queen of Alpine Skiing
Petra Vlhova is on her way to becoming the queen of Alpine skiing. The first overall FIS Alpine World Cup win is just a few races away. Petra Vlhova profile Born: 06/13/1995 in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia Coach: Livio Magoni World […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to the Best Heated Ski Jackets and Vests
A cruel cold and freezing can destroy every skiing session. The good thing is an external source of heat can keep that warmth. You can use heated ski socks and gloves and even ski jackets. How do they work? And […]
Continue readingA Definitive Guide to the Best Heated Ski Gloves
Winter can be really cruel, and being warm is the main prerequisite to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Two crucial parts of your body are usually hit by the cold the most: your feet and hands. Fortunately, there is a solution […]
Continue readingMessy Weekend Float II XE2 Snow Goggles Review
Messy Weekend Float II XE2 Snow Goggles Frameless Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System High-contrast XE2 lens technology 100% UV400 Protection Anti-Fog and Anti-Scratch Coating Adjustable straps with anti-slip silicone for better hold CHECK PRICE AT MESSY WEEKEND SHOP Messy Weekend Float […]
Continue readingOutdoorMaster Snow Goggles PRO Review
OUTDOORMASTER SNOW GOGGLES PRO Frameless Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System 20+ different lenses available 100% UV400 Protection Anti-Fog Coating Adjustable straps with anti-slip silicone for better hold Universal Helmet Compatibility Excellent Price CHECK PRICE AT OUTDOORMASTER CHECK PRICE AT AMAZON OutdoorMaster […]
Continue readingTwo more years for Shiffrin and Atomic
“Mikaela Shiffrin skiing on her red Atomic skis.” That is the view everybody knows from World Cup slopes. And this image should not change. According to web Neveitalia (article in Italian), Shiffrin and Atomic prolonged their cooperation until the end […]
Continue readingSki Straps and Carriers: How to keep your skis together
Transport of skis, ski poles, and ski boots includes two phases. You need a quality ski bag for long-distance transport. However, you will not use a ski bag for carrying your skis and poles from the parking lot to the […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski/Snowboard Helmets
Wearing a ski helmet is like fastening the seat belt in the car. The absolutely obvious thing when going skiing. Big progress towards safety was made in past years. Now you will hardly find anyone in the skiing resort who […]
Continue readingA Definitive Guide to Best Balance Boards for Everyone
Be in good physical condition and improve your stability and balance. Those are two basic recommendations for every skier and snowboarder. All year long, on-season and off-season, you should work on both mentioned skills. There are plenty of practice strategies […]
Continue readingRent or Buy Skis and Snowboards?
There is one question I hear a lot. It is a question asked mostly by ski beginners or people who have kids starting with winter sports. Is it better to buy or rent the skis and ski boots (or snowboard […]
Continue readingBest Ski Brands in 2020
FIS Skiing World Cup Season finished a few weeks earlier than planned. The “Covid-19” situation required to limit mass events with a high density of people. Therefore, the FIS World Cup Skiing competitions finished before all scheduled events take place. […]
Continue readingFIS Alpine World Cup Calendar 2020/2021
Races planned in North America (Lake Louise, Canada – Killington, USA – Beaver Creek, USA) from 28th November till 6th December were canceled. The new final schedule was released at the beginning of October.
Continue readingBMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Calendar 2020/2021
The calendar is preliminary and will be confirmed later (summer 2020).
Continue readingBest Alpine Skis for 2020/2021 Season (New Releases & Top Models)
New-season always brings a lot of new ski models. 2020/2021 will be no exemption. Brands are revealing their plans during the year, and we will thoroughly note all new releases. Our overview of the best alpine skis for 2020/2021 is […]
Continue readingElan Alpine Skis
Elan alpine skis were a synonym for high-quality skis in the late seventies and early eighties of the last century. Now, after a few years of pause, Elan is again the brand of the best possible standard with a lot […]
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