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Out of Collective Podcast – E21 – Going Big w/ Jake Hopfinger Adam X Sauerwein
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How to Buy Your Next Bike Helmet | Giro Eclipse
How to Buy Your Next Bike Helmet | Giro Eclipse Talking about helmets is sort of a weird thing to me. The tech goes deep, the R&D goes deeper, but […]
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Velocio Riding Duffel and Pack
Velocio Riding Duffel and Pack I’m obsessed with bags. Nice bags. No piece of gear gets me more excited than a well-designed bag. Conversely, a bad bag makes me want […]
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REVIEW: Snüx Labs Ski Sock & Overboot
REVIEW: Snüx Labs Ski Sock & Overboot Snüx Labs makes the science work for you. Using their proprietary CozyTech Merino and Rubber, they’ve created an optimal fit for their socks, […]
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REVIEW: Fischer RC4 Pro Boa DYN
REVIEW: Fischer RC4 Pro Boa DYN Fischer has a brand new boot for 2025 catered toward aggressive backcountry skiers. Take your current RC4 BOA and add tech inserts to it, and you’ve got this new, hard-charging machine. Still features the only stock Zip Fit liner in any ski boot on the market, which offers better performance and a substantially improved fit.
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REVIEW: Renoun Endurance 98 Skis
REVIEW: Renoun Endurance 98 Skis The first time I skied something from Renoun was about 5 years ago. I couldn’t tell you what ski it was, it just wasn’t memorable. Fast-forward to 2024, my second Renoun experience isn’t one I’ll be forgetting anytime soon. Endurance 98 Price: $899 Sizes: 163cm, 170cm, 177cm, 184cm Weight: 1,859g/ski Radius: 17m Size Tested: 184cm Tester Dimensions: 6ft 210lbs The Endurance series is the core of Renoun’s line. I tested the 98-underfoot option, but the Vermont-based brand also makes an 88-waisted version. This all-mountain category is so stacked with great skis, so the standard […]
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REVIEW: Tifosi Sledge VS Sledge Lite
REVIEW: Tifosi Sledge VS Sledge Lite Since 2003, Tifosi has taken pride in offering high-quality eyewear for a fraction of the price of the competition. Now, I know what you THINK that means, but it’s not that. The eyewear still boasts great attention to detail & craftsmanship that many of the “big brands” have. Today we take on some of the big-framed shades, the Sledge & Sledge Lite, and see (no pun intended) what they’re all about. Tifosi Sledge Price: $79.95 Let me open with the obvious, these are very similar sunglasses, likely for the same type of person, with […]
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REVIEW: Comparing the Hoka Speedgoat & Tecton
Comparing the Hoka Speedgoat & Tecton Leading off with some secret time, I’m not a runner but a complete shoe geek. Hoka has inserted itself as the premier trail running shoe brand & for a good reason. The options are aplenty, but as we all know, sometimes options lead to indecision. Think “What do you want to eat tonight?” type struggles. If you’re looking for a new trail running shoe, I’m here to help by breaking down two of Hoka’s most popular options, the Tecton X2 & the Speedgoat 5. Hoka Tecton X2 Price: $ 225 | Men’s Sizes: 7-14 […]
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REVIEW: The 686 Magic Pant is Just That
The 686 Magic Pant Price: $119 | Sizes: S, M, L, XL | Colors: Black, White I’ve been known to be a bit of a 686 Everywhere pant stan. It’s a great pant and is extremely versatile for those of us that work a day job and need to look good but also want to get a good old-fashioned mess around in the after-hours. It is a traditional pant that can double as an active pant. The Magic Pant is the opposite. It’s an activity-centered pant that’s nice enough to show up to a formal dinner in. Features of […]
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REVIEW: Suunto Peak 9 Pro Watch
Suunto Peak 9 Pro Watch With a 21-day battery life and a slim profile, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro is as comfortable in the office as it is in the mountains. Retail: Starting at $549 The 9 Peak Pro is Suunto’s most powerful GPS watch offering, built for long adventures in the mountains all while being slim and stylish enough for your everyday adventures. Even though it’s just 1cm thick and 4cm wide, it’s packed with features we have come to expect from Suunto. With it’s new processor and fast user interface the Peak Pro 9 reacts quickly to your […]
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BLOG: Sea Otter Classic Best Bikes and Bits
Sea Otter Classic Best Bikes and Bits The Sea Otter Classic is not just about bike racing. Actually, the racing is just one small part of the bike bonanza. The show also serves as a launchpad for the cycling industry’s latest and greatest bikes, components, and necessities. There’s so much here, so we’re breaking it down so your tiny attention spans can see what’s important. Revel Bikes Revel has made it first. The first 3D-printed Carbon DH bike in existence was on display at the booth last weekend. In addition to this, they’ve launched their new “XCish” Ranger – […]
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REVIEW: Sweet Bushwacker 2vi Helmet
Sweet Bushwacker 2vi Helmet $250 // 6 colors / S, M/L, L/XL Sweet has leaned on the Bushwacker for a minute now as their premiere trail lid, and now it’s back. Features The new Bushwacker offers increased protection and coverage over the previous model. It even complies with all E-Bike standards for those using boosted bikes. Still continuing MIPS usage, it’s even preventative against low and high-speed spills. One of my favorite features is the visor locking system that Sweet integrates. Some helmets use funky little adjustment screws that always seem to come loose. Some have visors that don’t go […]
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Frequently Asked Questions – Boa Ski Boots
Frequently Asked Questions – Boa Ski Boots The ski world has been pushing hard to get BOA-equipped ski boots in front of the consumer for the past couple of months now. Every single time we post, we get a bunch of questions about & commentary about the function of the system. This time, I’m actually answering those questions in one place, at one time. BOA Ski Boot FAQs, Drop questions in the video if you’ve got more! Worth noting the H+i1 system found in the ski boots is still covered under Boa’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. There’s a lot of BOA […]
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Gone Fisching in Austria with Fischer Skis
Gone Fisching in Austria with Fischer Skis Fischer Skis has been a long-time partner of the Out of Collective and decided to celebrate our renewed partnership by having us out to Austria for Team Days. During our time, we spent time looking at products from the future, skiing with the athletes, and touring the incredible Fischer Skis factory. Let’s dive into it. Team Days: First and foremost, I couldn’t have thought up a more beautiful setting to play host to all of us. We spent our time in Kappl and Ischgl throughout the week, and even though the snow was […]