Stories from Feed the Habit
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Mountain Hardwear Alakazam Jacket Review
Feed the Habit &bull Yesterday
Mountain Hardwear has made quite the leap in the past year. They dropped all things Gore in favor of their own fabrics and materials. The new Alakazam Jacket is built using Mountain Hardwear's new Dry.Q Elite fabric and packed full of ski-specific features. Luckily, I've had this jacket for a year now, so I've had plenty of review time at this point. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011, I was introduced to Mountain Hardwear's new fabric… Full Story »
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SRAM RED Gets Official, Announces Hydraulic Road Brakes
Feed the Habit &bull Feb 1, 2012
While Shimano is all about electronic shifting these days, SRAM is keeping things simple by optimizing their top-end mechanical road group - SRAM RED. Used by top professional teams and winners of countless yellow jerseys, the new RED group is… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Backcountry skiing
- Ride
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Outdoor Retailer: Winter Market 2012 Roundup
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 25, 2012
Twice per year, Salt Lake City becomes the center of all things gear. Winter Market 2012 seemed to be bursting at the seams with new products and expanded product lines. Take Salomon, for example they are now using OR to showcase their backcountry-friendly skis, boots and the new Guardian 16 bindings. A handful of other merchants were participating in new and expanded ways. With all the new latest waterproof/breathable fabrics on the market, there's one thing that remains constant - water droplets. With all laminated fabrics from Gore-Tex, eVent, Polartec and the like,… Full Story »
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Quick Review: Salomon Guardian 16 Bindings
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 18, 2012
Last October, Salomon announced the new Guardian 16 touring bindings. Since that time, I've been anxious to see them in person. Heading into Outdoor Retailer, Salomon invited a handful of media to Alta Ski Area to test out the new… Full Story »
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Sugoi Resistor Shoe Covers Review
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 16, 2012
Cold morning rides require proper gear to prevent your digits from freezing off. This Fall and Winter, I've been using the Sugoi Resistor Shoe Covers on both the road and dirt. While there are toastier options out there, these are… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Backcountry skiing
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Castelli Sorpasso Bibtight Review
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 10, 2012
Riding in the Winter can be a great experience with the right gear. This year, I've been testing a handful of cold-weather riding gear from Castelli. This time it's the Sorpasso Bibtights and I'm ready to spread the word on how they've performed. This year has been great for road riding. Even more so,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Backcountry skiing
- Ride
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Garmont PowerLite Cosmos and Celeste AT Boots
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 5, 2012
With the increasing number of backcountry skiers these days, the market for lightweight and powerful boots is expanding. People are quickly realizing that you don't need all the burl of a frontside boot, but you're not quite ready to step into a pair of noodles. For Fall 2012, Garmont is launching their new PowerLite series consisting of the Cosmos for men and Celeste for women. I'll have a chance to see… Full Story »
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Scott Sports Buys Syncros Brand, Enters Component Market
Feed the Habit &bull Jan 3, 2012
The plot thickens as Scott Sports announced the acquisition of the Syncros brand from Ritchey. In reality, it makes sense for both parties as Ritchey never could quite figure out how to market Syncros products. Scott has typically used Ritchey components extensively and it… Full Story »
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This Season's Backcountry Ski Touring Setup
Feed the Habit &bull Dec 19, 2011
As much as I'm enjoying hanging onto the weather we've been having (dry and cold), I'm going to have to put my bike and trail running shoes away very soon. And, when I do, I've got a sweet backcountry ski… Full Story »
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Giro Pivot Winter Cycling Gloves Review
Feed the Habit &bull Dec 16, 2011
Winter riding can take its toll on the extremities. It doesn't take long to turn your once-happy fingers into useless frozen hot dogs. Over the past few weeks, I've gratefully swapped out my un-insulated full-finger gloves for the new Giro Pivot Winter gloves. Lately, the weather has been cold and dry, so I've… Full Story »
