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Gravity grips as I drop into the fall line, my speed races, the cold air rips against my gore-tex as I penetrate its stillness my velocity increasing. I rock slightly back, extending off the front foot, flexing the rear thigh,…
Gravity grips as I drop into the fall line, my speed races, the cold air rips against my gore-tex as I penetrate its stillness my velocity increasing. I rock slightly back, extending off the front foot, flexing the rear thigh,…
Well winter has suddenly arrived here in Chamonix! It's amazing how quickly things change these days, I can never remember year by year how things transpired, but it feels like the seasons are changing day by day at the moment.…
If I was to ask you which of your turns skidded out the most? Which of your turns is the weaker one? Which do you use to stop? Which one you fall over the most on? Or Which one do…
Its gone from being super mild to winter in one day here in Chamonix and now we have loads of snow and freezing temps. As stated in the forecast the temperatures are Glacial (french) or Bitterly cold (english) and getting…
Well I'm now back in Chamonix after 2 great week of pre season shredding in Tignes. The first week, my annual pre season Tech clinic, went very well even the the conditions were less than perfect. Fortunately, or maybe through…
Splitboarding kit…what works, what doesn't and what do you need? Splitboarding is getting very popular these days and more and more Backcountry enthusiasts are now looking to make the commitment to buying their own kit. Actual Splitboard board performance is…
My new Sweet protection kit has arrived and it looks amazing! Sweet protection, in my opinion, make the finest outerwear for Freeriding and big mountain BC riding. New for this winter is the Monkey Wrench jkt and pant (shown here)…
Hi Neil, Have you tried the Black Diamond Halo 28 Jetforce Avalanche Pack? Steve Hi Steve, no I haven't but it definitely looks worth a look. The 28L is way to small for my use as a guide but…
Hi Neil. I believe the Hovercraft only used to go up to 160cm but now there's a 164cm. I think you've tried both. Should I go straight for the 164, as I'm similar size to you, or could there be…
Hi Neil, Quick question, I'll get a new Split this year and was thinking of the Ultra Craft. It would be my only one. What's your word on it?!. Lars. Hi Lars, Depends on your size really and what…