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Every year, our selfless testers hit the slopes (and backcountry) to shred pow on the best snowboards on the market. Someone has to do it. The result of hundreds of hours of riding, note-taking and comparative analysis is the finest collection of unbiased reviews on the web. Whether it is our favorite ski gloves you are after, or just the best ski helmets, or ski goggle reviews, rest assured we buy every item at the store, just like you do, and publish our findings without a shred of bias.
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Ski Helmets
Buying a new ski helmet can be an overwhelming decision. We tested 12 of the best models on the market to help you...
10 Top Snowboards
If you're in the market for a fresh board, we've already tested the best boards for 2025 from your favorite brands
Ski Goggles
If you're still skiing in your warped and scratched goggles that should have been retired 10 years ago, this is a...
Snowboards - Men's
Everybody loves friendly competition. To find your perfect match, check out how our fleet of the best all-mountain...
Ski Gloves - Women's
Are you a lady seeking an awesome ski glove or mitt this winter? We tested 13 of the best options. Practically living...
Snowboards - Women's
Searching for the best women's all-mountain snowboard? We bought the top snowboards and compared them head-to-head to...
Ski Gloves - Men's
With so many choices, it can be not easy to find the right pair. We hands-on test the best gloves and mittens for...
Splitboard Bindings
What's the best splitboard binding? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 7, testing them side by side to find...
Splitboard Skins
Our expert team purchased and extensively tested 7 models of skins side by side to sort out the distinctions in key...
Splitboards
Our testing takes place in the backcountry, by a team of talented experts; we then summarize our months of testing in...Snowboarding Gear Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose a Ski or Snowboard Helmet
How does one go about choosing the best helmet for snow sports? Which are the most protective? Are there features that...
How to Choose Ski Gloves and Mittens for Men
Gloves are often the only thing that keeps our hands warm on a frosty day. We demand a lot from them -- we want them...
How to Choose Ski Goggles
If it's time to replace your snowy eyewear, our reviewers have done their homework and legwork for you. Keep reading...
How to Choose Women's Ski Gloves and Mittens
This article is designed to guide you through the purchase process by helping you discover which factors are most...
How to Choose a Splitboard for Men for Backcountry Snowboarding
If you snowboard and want to explore the backcountry, you'll want to look into purchasing a splitboard. In the early...
How to Choose Splitboard Bindings for Backcountry Snowboarding
Splitboard bindings improve year after year. Here we help you determine if you'll need a splitboard binding and if so...Recent Gear Reviews in Snowboarding Gear Reviews
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Smith Vantage Mips Review
The Smith Vantage Mips is one of the most well-reviewed helmets ever, and it's no surprise that it excels in nearly...
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Scott Symbol 2 Plus D Mips Review
The Scott Symbol 2 Plus D is a Mips helmet that stands out as our top choice for skiers and snowboarders seeking...
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Jones Stratos Review
The Jones Stratos snowboard excels on edge and holding speed through turns and down the fall line. Its tight sidecut...
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Never Summer Proto FR Review
The Never Summer Proto FR is a versatile all-mountain snowboard that will put a smile on your face in various...
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Cardiff Lynx Review
The Cardiff Lynx takes the title of the Best All Mountain Freestyle Women's board with its solid construction, overall...
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Yes HEL Yes Review
The Yes Hel Yes is a great option for an all-mountain freestyle snowboard that will not disappoint. This board is...
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Black Diamond Tour Review
The Black Diamond Tour is a backcountry-specific glove that performs well in a variety of weather conditions, making...
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Smith 4D Mag Review
The Smith 4D Mag is our favorite ski goggle for not just a single factor but the whole package. It's tough for goggles...
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Julbo Cyrius Review
The Julbo Cyrius is a jack-of-all-trades goggle that performs well in almost every setting, from resort hot laps to...
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Spark R&D Arc Pro Review
The Spark R&D Arc Pro is our favorite binding yet. It is the winner of our Editors' Choice Award because of its...
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Spark R&D Surge Pro Review
The Spark R&D Surge Pro is a lighter, more responsive version of Spark's already excellent Surge. Spark used...
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The North Face Montana Ski Mitts Review
The North Face Montana Ski Mitts are warm, fully-featured, and weather-resistant mittens that come at a great price...
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Weston Backcountry Backwoods Splitboard Review
The Weston Backwoods takes home our top award. It's designed with a powder shape and is outfitted with freeride...
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Burton Gore-Tex Mitten - Women's Review
The Burton Gore-Tex Mitten will impress you for both backcountry and resort use. Its double-glove construction allows...
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Black Diamond Mercury Mitt - Women's Review
For those of you who find yourselves pulling your fingers into your gloves on lift rides, consider the BD Mercury...
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G3 Splitboard+ Universal Review
The G3 Splitboard+ Universal finds the coveted and fine line of grip and glide, which gives it incredible versatility...
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Jones Nomad PRO Review
The Jones Nomad Pro is the best mohair blended skin for Jones splitboard users. The mohair nylon mix gives a good...
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