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Why BOA Ski Boots Make Sense (and Why They Don’t)
Why BOA Ski Boots Make Sense (and Why They Don’t) You have probably noticed that the BOA craze has hit ski boot shells for 2023/24. Here’s a breakdown of the […]
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An OoC Review: Dakine’s A-1 Jacket & Pant
An OoC Review: Dakine’s A-1 Jacket & Pant Dakine throws it back with baggy pants and a hoodless jacket that’s sauced out for the style gods. Even though Dakine has […]
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What’s a Din Setting – Your Favorite Skier’s Din Setting
What’s a Din Setting – Your Favorite Skier’s Din Setting Let me start off by saying, THIS IS IN NO WAY A RECOMMENDATION FOR YOU TO GO AND SET UP […]
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AN OOC REVIEW: Revel Rascal Does It All and Does It Well
An OOC REVIEW: Revel Rascal Does it all, and does it well. The Rascal is a bike that the good people at Revel have hung their hats on for a while now. Now, with frames going on sale, and a likely model update coming in the near future it felt like a good time to talk about the whip. The Gear – Revel Rascal Price: Frame Only – $3499 | Complete Builds – Starting at $5,888 Size Tested: Large | Size of Rider: 6ft /220 lbs Spec Tested: XX1 AXS/ Revel Carbon Wheels / Pike Ultimate + Super Deluxe Ultimate […]
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An OoC Review: Grand Trunk Evolution Down 20 Hammock
An OOC REVIEW: Grand Trunk’s Down Hammock Offers a Sleeping Bag Alternative Above the Ground. All summer and into this fall, I’ve been testing the Grand Trunk Evolution Down 20 Hammock. Testing a down hammock in the summer might sound a bit ridiculous, but there have been cold nights, and there have been scalding nights, and I intend to give you the full picture. The Gear – Grand Trunk Evolution Down 20 Hammock, $299 U.S The Highlights – Okay, so let me start by saying, I generally hate hammocks. There, we got that out of the way. The 20-degree rated […]
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An OoC Review: Elan Ripstick Tour 104 Ski
Elan Ripstick Tour 104 The Elan Ripstick Tour is a fresh take on an already successful ski line and marks an expansion into the touring category for the Slovenian brand. Sizes: (166, 173, 180, 187) Width: 104 | Radius: 23 (@ 180) Price: $799 MSP Category: Touring Claimed Weight: 1540 grams (@180) My Take: This is the most alarming touring ski of 2022/23. Honestly, I thought it would be terrible. At first glance, it just looked like a lighter, more fragile Ripstick. I’m seldom happy about being wrong, but this is my confession of glee. Elan has had an […]
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End Of Summer Skier Checklist
End Of Summer Skier Checklist It must be September because mega passes are pushing buy now propaganda and hiking their prices in a final money grab. But the good news is that it is September, which means it’s almost October. And October might as well be November. And we’re skiing in November! But, are you ready? Hard no. Lucky for you, we here at The Out Of Collective have put together a little End Of Summer Skier Checklist for you to go over, as warmer days start to wind down, and help get you ready for winter! Dude, Where Are […]
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It’s Batman vs Superman & It’s Shift vs Duke PT
There’s Batman vs Superman & There’s Shift vs Duke I have to tell you when I first picked this title, it seemed like a stretch. But the more I think about it there’s a clear common thread, the movie sucked and so do these binding options. Now that’s not to say that there aren’t plenty of positives, but the negatives have been so blatant that some of them even have their own nickname. Shift vs Duke PT is one of the most talked about head-to-head match ups in skiing. The Marker Duke is touted as a burly more aggressive solution, […]
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The Much Too Soon 2022-2023 Winter Forecast
The Much Too Soon 2022-2023 Winter Forecast It may be August, but believe it or not, days are already getting shorter. Yes, the summer heat is in full swing. But, close your eyes, crank that A/C, and dream of freshly groomed flakes just around the corner. For those that just can’t wait, you’re in luck. We have our first glimpse at what Mother Nature might have in store for the winter months ahead. This first look at the 2022-2023 Winter Forecast, comes from the folks at The Farmer’s Almanac. If you’re in New England you are probably wicked excited to […]
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Ode to a Chairlift
Ode to a Chairlift Gotta Get Up To Get Down Every year we lose another one. One of the greats. A piece of history that made us who we are. Yes, that’s right, I am talking about chairlifts. Each year, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Not saying it’s wrong entirely. And it’s not that I don’t get it. But, change isn’t always better, and change is hard. This summer, Vail alone will be installing 19 new chairlifts across 14 resorts in the name of “enhancing the guest experience”. However, don’t let them fool you for […]
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An OoC Review: The New Revel Rail 29
An OOC REVIEW: What Can the New Revel Bikes Rail 29 Do For You? It’s hit three months on this new rig, so I’m going to run through what my first 90-ish days have been like on this machine. The Bike – Revel Rail 29 Frame Only (With RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate) – $3,499 U.S The Highlights At 160/155mm of travel – this is technically a “Long-Travel” 29er… but it climbs with admirable efficiency. Revel has had the Rail – a 27.5 trail bike – in the lineup for quite some time now. This is not a replacement, but […]
Summer Skiing’s Shangri La – Portillo, Chile
Summer Skiing’s Shangri La – Portillo, Chile When it comes to the world of sport, each has its holy cathedral to which pilgrims seasonally migrate. Football has the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Baseball has the ivy of Wrigley and the Green Monster at Fenway. And as spring blooms, golfers and fans alike flock to the abundant azaleas of Amen Corner at Augusta. For us skiers, our hallowed halls take a more natural form. The mountains are where we not only commune with sport but with nature. While winter peaks and resorts across the globe are plentiful and posh, as […]
An OoC Review: Biolite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern
An OoC Review: Biolite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern – The Lantern You Didn’t Know You Needed A quirky, bright, innovative, versatile lantern made for all occasions. The Highlights – Biolite AlpenGlow 500 $79.95 So First off, does the world need another lantern? What makes this Biolite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern one so unique? This is a feature-heavy, mood-inspiring “lite” made for literally any occasion. 5-200h Battery life Phone Charging Capabilities A simple touch turns it on/off Shake Feature to change modes Cool/Warm/Candle Flicker/Multi-Color Creates inspiring scenes perfect for indoor and outdoor use Ridiculously bright Fireworks Mode Easy to hang (Built-in Hook) Expandable […]
