Gear

All-Mountain Snowboards 2010

What's with all the skiers passing you in the powder, you asketh? Rocker lets you float the tip without effort. It's pay-to-play Zen. Read more...

Ultimate Set-Up: Telemark

Designed for tele-whacking, these boards are light Read more...

Ultimate Set-Up: Snowboar

The same rocker technology that's revolutionizing Read more...

Sole Thin Sport Moldable

They're versatile: just trim, heat and put into an Read more...

Smith Maze Helmet

It's the lightest weight (certified) ski helmet you can buy. Read more...

Fly Low Stash Pants

They're a lighter weight freeride version of the bombproof Chemical Pant. Read more...

SmartWool PhD Ski Ultra Light Sock

They're spun from Merino wool. Need we say more? Read more...

Dakine Pro 2 Backpack

This pack is hydration-compatible and ready to carry either skis or a board. Read more...

Hestra Fall Line Glove

This buttery, all leather glove is good for just about everything. Read more...

Westcomb Chilko

A crazy light puffy that features Pertex's incredibly lightweight, rip-stop Quantum fabric. Read more...

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Swami won't take offense if you mount tele/touring skis with AT bindings, but the easy flex makes tele-turning most joyful.
Time for Swami to trade in his String Cheese Incident rucksack and acquire a modern pack with adjustable straps, back vents, and such.
When seeking frontside skis, look for damp skis with ungodly edge penetration.
For all-mountain skis you seeketh a balance of powder flotation and hard-snow guts.
Big Mountain ski buyers: Meditate on tip rocker if you crave the pow. Ex racers go traditional.
Using AT boots? Swami sees 90 to 100 millimeter crossover skis in your future Facebook postings.
Swami sayeth: Choose a mountain bike with a blend of climbing and descending performance for the exigencies of the mountain trail near you.
What's with all the skiers passing us in the powder, you snowboarders ask? Rocker lets you float without effort. It's pay-to-play Zen.