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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 […]
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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. […]
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REVIEW: Suunto Vertical Has a Lot to Offer
Suunto Vertical Has a Lot to Offer Suunto released a brand new watch this spring, called the Vertical. I’ve been testing this thing every day since the day it was […]
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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 […]
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A Price Point Mountain Bike You Can Actually Ride
A Price Point Mountain Bike You Can Actually Ride Finding your first real mountain bike is one of the hardest things about gear buying. Do you get something more expensive? Do you need a full suspension? Is it a good deal? So many questions that require answers, and most of those answers are entirely too subjective. First and foremost, I truly believe if everyone on earth was only allowed to own one bicycle for their entire life, it should be a front suspension mountain bike, AKA a hardtail. These bikes open up vast terrain, are relatively low maintenance, and are […]
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Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Winter Athletes
A Sports Dietitian’s Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Winter Athletes Lauren MacLeod, MUIR Energy content editor, and mountain sports dietitian answers your top questions about nutrition for winter athletes. Top 5 Nutrition Tips, incoming. Between dealing with high altitude, low moisture, and extreme cold, winter athletes have their own unique nutrition needs. In this article we’ll cut through the noise, debunk nutrition myths, and get specific about what you can do to enhance training, increase energy, and optimize recovery, whether you’re touring, taking lifts, nordic skiing, or (dare I say) tele-skiing. 1. Eat a high-carbohydrate snack 30 minutes-1 hour before […]
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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 BOA story, its purpose, and who it’s for. So, let’s dive into why BOA ski boots make sense, and why they don’t. What is BOA? Kicking off in 2001, BOA Fit Systems emerged as a new way to rapidly and effectively tighten snowboard boots. Since then, BOA has been adapted to sneakers, cycling shoes, recovery gear, helmets, and now, ski boot shells. Using a wind-up system, strung throughout the intended […]
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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 been making technical outerwear for years now, most of us don’t think of them as an outerwear brand, myself included. That’s a mistake. The gear is dialed across the entire line. Sure, they make high-end Gore-Tex shells, insulators, and everything in between, but when Dakine asked what we wanted to test, one particular kit stood out to me, Dakine’s A-1 Jacket & Pant. The A-1 Jacket and Pant. The Material […]
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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 YOUR OWN BINDINGS. See a professional. If you’ve wondered why your ski shop is so anal about getting you Boot Sole Length, your height, your weight, your age, and your skier type, it’s because those are the factors that go into reading a DIN chart. These charts are designed to give a ski tech the answers to the question of your DIN setting. Everyone likes to flex their DIN setting, […]
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An OOC REVIEW: Season Kin
An OOC REVIEW: Season Kin Might Be Your Kind of Ski. Season Eqpt has taken a totally new approach to selling skis, in that they want you to buy them, and run them into dust. The all-black lineup of quality skis has targeted the skier that wants to purchase skis, just less often. I beat the snot out of these, and when I talked to Josh Malczyk from Season, his response was as on-brand as possible. “Tools, not Jewels” The Gear – Season Kin Price: $595 Size Tested: 181cm Size of Tester: 6ft /220 lbs Binding Tested With: Tyrolia Attack […]
