Skiing, Snowboarding, Paddleboarding
I attended the Ski and Snowboard Snow Show in Denver in February. This is where shops see all next years products. While getting a product presentation, helmet manufactures are saying you should replace your helmet every 5 – 7 seasons. When I first heard this, I thought it was just their way of creating sales.Read More
On a recent ski trip to Colorado, when I unpacked my skis and poles from my bag, I found both poles to be broken right below the grips. They weren’t bent, they were cleanly broken in half. I use the best padded bag available, had plenty of clothing in the bag for added protection howeverRead More
Descente knows ski clothing. They should. They’ve been making ski clothing since 1957 and are one of the top brands in the world. If you seen any Olympics in the last 40 years, you’ve seen Descente clothing on many competitors and racers. Descente’s iconic name (French for downhill skiing) and 3 arrow logo known asRead More
To get the lowest prices one must plan ahead. When products and services are at the height of the season, when all the new models arrive is when you pay the MSRP/Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Many retailers are bound by dealer agreements to hold M.S.R.P. prices until a specified date at the end of theRead More
If you put something away for a long time, you don’t put it away in bad condition. You put it away in good condition. It should be the same with your equipment. You don’t want to store your equipment for the summer with dirt and salt all over and with no wax on the bases.Read More
Are you anti-fashion? Do you like to dress as inconspicuous as possible, with no designer logos? Blending in is the new standing out. The new trend is to dress “normcore”. Normcore is dressing super anonymous, no logos, no labels, non-descript quality apparel. This unpretentious style will stand the test of time, so when you goRead More
Many of us have been spring cleaning. Do you have any old skis hanging around from years past. You know, the ones that have bindings that are so old they are no longer on the binding manufacturers indemnification list. Here is a list of things you can do with those old skis. 1) Hang themRead More
You say, What? Rossignol has been making skis for Over 100 years! How can that be? Well let me tell you… Carpenter Abel Rossignol, born in the French Alps and a very committed skier, made his first skis out of solid wood in 1907. In 1937, Emile Allais became world champion on Rossignol skis. With RossignolRead More
Free Lift Tickets and Discount Tickets are available at many areas. This lists ways you can get these discounts and Free lift tickets from group rates, volunteering, package deals and more.
Licenses and Titles and Stickers, Oh My. If you are an Illinois power boat owner, you already know that there are a lot of hoops to jump thru. Meaning, there is a whole list of regulations, titles, and stickers that are required. Most Stand Up Paddleboards do not have hull identification numbers and they are not requiredRead More