Nowadays just about every ski brand out there—mainstream and boutique—is getting on the rocking horse. Are you drinking the reverso-rocker grape drink? Just like with OJ, soda, and purple stuff—everyone has their own personal preference. If you’re into railing cords and frontside hardpack like Bode is, then a traditional shape and camber is your ticket. However, if floating on powder as well as being agile and nimble in the deeps and the cruddy chops is your flavor, and if you enjoy quick pivot stops, snowboard-like speed checks and smearable, slarvable dynamics in even relatively soft snow—then maybe you should try a sip of the reverse camber-rocker grape drink.
Avalanche Control on the 210: Flagstaff Foment
By: JGW | January 25th, 201034 Comments »
Rumors of ski-resort expansion have two unavoidable consequences: rejoicing amongst the piste-oriented pass purchasers and jaded, not-in-my-backyard derision from the skin-track-centered crowd. Stick this scenario between two incomparable gems (Utah’s Alta Ski Resort and the central Wasatch backcountry), and you’re bound for some ski-world fireworks. We’ve heard that working with fireworks—and avalanche artillery—can be dangerous, so we left the conversation to the pros. Listen to our interviews, become informed, and get stoked or jaded accordingly.
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