2025 Fischer The Curv GT Collection
Motive, ProMTN, RCOne. Fischer has a long history of making skis in the upper 70 mm to mid 80 mm range that were standard bearers in the category. These have been and are now the skis that other...
View ArticleSki Gear is Just Too Expensive ... or is it?
Skiing gear is less expensive now than it ever was. I stand by that statement. Do not get me wrong, gear is not cheap, but it has not kept up with inflation. There is no need to get into the previous...
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Uvex/SkiTalk.com Partnership
SkiTalk is proud to announce a partnership with UVEX as the Official Helmet and Goggle Sponsor of SkiTalk’s Test Team. As SkiTalk enters its 9th year of publication, we are proud to be working closely...
View Article2025 Salomon Strive 16 MN 747 Edition
Salomon introduced the Strive collection of bindings for the 2023 season (Preview HERE). It was immediately acknowledged that the brand was all in with the new design and that the Warden as well as...
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Public vs. Private Land: The Main Outlines of Legal Battles in Ski Resort...
Ski resort expansions often ignite heated debates and legal challenges, particularly when they involve public and private lands. Let's dive into the reasons behind these contentious developments....
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2025 Lange RS Boot Collection
Crab cakes and football, that’s what Maryland does. Well, blue boots and racing are what Lange does. There is a long established history of Lange and racing and, while they have had race boots in...
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The Ski Industry's Gear Pricing Model is just Messed Up.
Sorry, this is nothing new. It has been going on for a while and I just get fed up enough to type out this rant regarding why the ski industry's pricing of gear, if you really think about it, just...
View ArticleIschgl: the modern classic
Ischgl is one of Austria’s top ski areas. It is one of Switzerland’s top ski areas as well because it sits right on the Austrian-Swiss border. ‘Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun’ - as it’s officially...
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Diamond Peak, NV - Put a Ring on It!
By Jim Kenney Some ski areas you want to date, others you want to take home to Mama and wed for life. Diamond Peak (DP) has the qualities of both. It's pretty as a prom queen and friendly as the girl...
View Article2025 Bindings and the SkiTalk Influence.
If you yell loud enough, eventually they will listen or the squeaky wheel gets the grease and manufacturers just want to shut us up and appease us. Either way you look at it, manufacturers are...
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Introducing the 2026 KARVER, the Most Technologically Advanced Ski Ever...
There is no question that we are in an age of a worldwide economy. Not only are products being used in regions halfway across the globe from their originating country, but brands are combining efforts...
View ArticleRemembering Bobbie The Snowgoose Burns, The Ski. 1938-2024
Bobbie Burns was one of the most recognizable skiers from any generation, and is referred to by many as "The Original Hotdogger”. There was no mistaking Bobbie flying down Sun Valley with his long...
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So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, adieu.
Some very popular boot, ski, and binding models are being sent out to pasture for 2025. Below is a list of products that will be gone for next season and if you like any of these, now is chance to...
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Fischer Announces the release of Live to Ski with Lynsey Dyer celebrating her...
In celebration of Mother’s Day 2024, Fischer is announcing the release of a three-part video series that documents Freeride skier and Fischer athlete Lynsey Dyer’s personal journey navigating...
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Uvex Sportstyle 231 2.0 V; One Eyeshade to rule them all.
I have been using eye shades for years going back to the original Oakley Factory Pilots from over 30 years ago. Generally I like to have at least a pair or two in my glasses quiver for active sports...
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Adidas Tour360 BOA 24
Backstory: While SkiTalk is obviously ski-centric in our focus and readership, we also have to keep folks' attention in the off seasons and keep the eyeballs and viewership up. This said, partnering...
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FOX Union BOA Flat Mountain Bike Shoes
You may have seen Phil's review of the Adidas Tour360 BOA Golf shoe. I am positive you've seen the SkiTalk article about ski boots using BOA technology. You may even be familiar with road bike shoes...
View ArticleAll Mountain-All Freeride: Volkl introduces the new M7 Mantra and Secret 96
ALL MOUNTAIN – ALL FREERIDE: M7 MANTRA AND SECRET 96 VÖLKL REDEFINES VERSATILITY IN ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDE The legendary Völkl Mantra and Secret, the cornerstones of the All Mountain Freeride series,...
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Bobbie Burns, Originator of The Ski, Celebration of Life 7/27/24
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Skiing in Japan; Satisfying a Skier's Soul
There is a capitalistic, modern-day obsession with size. Big resorts with towering peaks steal the spotlight. Old-fashioned lifts are retired, and modern-day infrastructure is praised. Everyone wants...
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