Disrupting SplitTech with the Disruptive Splitboard Boot Aaron Rose of Engearment interviews Hampus Cederholm and Christophe “Tal” Etallaz on the Disruptive Splitboard Boot and how they are changing the hardboot game. ENGEARMENT: In Fall of 2021, newly formed Key Equipment out of France announced the arrival of their new splitboard boot, the Disruptive. Created by Hampus Cederholm (of Furberg Snowboards)
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Skida Nordic Hat – Effective for the Backcountry Made in Vermont, The Skida Nordic Hat has been my go-to headcover for splitboarding in the Colorado backcountry. Originally made for cross country skiers, the poly-blend of polyester and spandex allows for effective breathability and moisture-wicking. As Skida’s first product ever created in its lineup, the Nordic Hat continues to be a
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Flylow Tannen Bibs – Thumbs Up from the Gear Destroyer Talk about solid. The Flylow Tanner Bibs $400 are three-layer softshell stretch low-profile bibs that work well for both the backcountry and lift-serviced runs. The best feature about these bibs probably is their waterproofness and comfort. Flylow Tannen Bibs Review There are enough pockets with two hand pockets, a thigh
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Hoka One One Stinson Mid – Great Traction and Waterproof Hoka One One Stinson Mid Review I got these Hoka One One Stinsons Mid around the time COVID-19 started making things weird, so I didn’t get a chance to do much hiking or screwing around in the snow until this past fall with the multiple storm systems hitting Denver
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DetraPel Non-Toxic High Performance Outerwear & Outdoor Gear Protector DetraPel Non-Toxic High Performance Outerwear & Outdoor Gear Protector Review After 15 days of touring and 40k feet of fresh pow in a variety of conditions, I’m sold on the Detrapel High-Performance Outerwear and Outdoor Gear Protector as an alternative to other options out there. The marketing gimmick can give
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Bollé Lightshifter with Phantom Lens for the Backcountry Aaron Rose After 8 tours and over 25k of earned turns in the Colorado backcountry with the Bollé Lightshifters ($200) with Phantom Lens Technology, I’m stoked on having lens that allow me to have eye protection on the skintrack in variable conditions. Intended for the bike cycling market, the Bollé Lightshifters are
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