How to Choose Ski Gear for the 2024-25 Season
A practical, opinionated guide to picking skis, boots, and helmets for the 2024-25 season, grounded in industry data and safety research.
Gear Reviews
Gear Reviews
8 articles in this category
Gear Reviews
Does a Real Ski Helmet Change Your Risk? Yes, and Here's the Math
Helmet use jumped from 25 percent to 90 percent since 2002. We look at what the evidence actually says about head injury risk, and when a helmet won't...
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Why Your Helmet Won't Save You From a Tree Collision
Gear reviews focus on helmets, but tree collisions kill skiers every year. Here's what actually protects you on the slopes, based on the data.
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Why Your Helmet Is Useless Without a Plan for the Trees
Helmets reduce head injuries, but they won't stop tree collisions. The real gear review starts with terrain choice, snow safety, and the numbers behin...
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How to Choose Ski Gear That Actually Keeps You Safe
A practical guide to picking skis, boots, helmets, and avalanche gear based on real data, not marketing hype. Learn what actually reduces risk.
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Buying a Ski Helmet Before New Boards? Here's My Take
Thinking about new skis? Pump the brakes. Here's why a helmet deserves your money first—and the numbers that back it up.
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Why We Ditched The Powder Skis And Learned To Love Groomers
We tested fat powder skis for a season and found they're overkill for most resorts. Here's how we matched skis to actual terrain and conditions.
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Your Ski Gear Won't Save You. The Trail Rating Might. Here's Why
Most skiers think gear prevents injury. Wrong. The real risk is the run you pick. Trail ratings are relative, not absolute. Here's how to actually sta...