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News and Trends From the Trenches
/Reading Time: 2 minutesMORE U-FLEX Former World Cup racer and now Elan President and CEO Primoz Plestenjak made it clear when he told Ski Canada, “We can’t teach people to ski, but we […]
Read more »He Said, She Said
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHeard at the ski trade show last winter “We’re a downhill, go-fast brand.” —Chris Vanderknokke, Head Winter Sports Manager “It’s the consumer that leads where the product is going.” —Virginie […]
Read more »Gear & Gadgets * Winter 2014
/Reading Time: 3 minutesby Ray O’Reilly in the Winter 2014 issue 1. Nice wheels! No, seriously, if you could add a motor to this bag, you’d drive it through an airport. Tough […]
Read more »All-Mountain Skis
/Reading Time: 4 minutes by Marty McLennan, tech editor, in Buyer’s Guide 2014 issue photo: HENRY GEORGI All-mountain ladies Fischer’s KOA 80 (122/80/110) is a strong all-round tool for powder and piste ladies. All-mountain […]
Read more »Boots 2014
/Reading Time: 7 minutesUpward mobility is the name of this season’s game. by Marty McLennan, Tech Editor, in Buyer’s Guide 2014 issue All-mountain booty We may have been playing on K2 toys […]
Read more »How Safe?
/Reading Time: 8 minutesSteven Threndyle examines what’s been done to ensure the safety of Ski Cross athletes since the tragic death of Nik Zoricic. Winter 2013 issue Taking a tragic fall on a […]
Read more »Gear News & Trends
/Reading Time: 3 minutesMunich’s annual ski industry trade show ISPO is staggeringly massive. Thankfully technical editor Marty McLennan was able to ride between booths with a dedicated transportation attendant (see bikini). THE […]
Read more »The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous
/Reading Time: < 1 minutefrom Winter 2007 issue by Martin Olson
Read more »40th Anniversary * Ads Through the Years
/Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdvertising Through the Years from Our First 40 in 40th Anniversary issue
Read more »These Boots Were Made for Skiing
/Reading Time: 9 minutesfrom Buyer’s Guide 2012 2012 Alpine Boot specifications The ski world is growing up and it all starts with your on-slope connection—those weapons that buckle onto your feet. This season’s […]
Read more »Big Mountain 2012
/Reading Time: 9 minutes Size matters in the domain of the Big Mountain—and it doesn’t get any bigger than here. Big Mountain means big snow, air, tricks and glory. It starts around a century underfoot […]
Read more »All Mountain 2012
/Reading Time: 8 minutesAll-Mountain Ski Canada Test 2012 – Expert All Mountain Versatility is the name of the All-Mountain game. These skis must perform everywhere under all conditions. Competition is steep—one of the […]
Read more »Gear That Made a Difference
/Reading Time: 6 minutesAs Ski Canada celebrates its 40th birthday this season, we thought a nostalgic look back each issue was an appropriate way to rejoice. Leading the sentimental season is a subject we […]
Read more »Frontside 2012
/Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ski industry considers Frontside skiers as those who dream of sugar-coated waffles—corduroy bathed in a shimmering layer of fresh flakes. Their playground lies under and near the lifts, where […]
Read more »Buyer’s Guide 2011
/Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery January the global ski industry convenes in North America for international bragging rights. After 37 years of Las Vegas playing host, the dog and pony show was moved to […]
Read more »All Mountain skis 2010
/Reading Time: 3 minutesAll-Mountain All-Mountain is the broadest category out there, and it can mean just about everything. As the popularity of going sidecountry booms, many of the big brands are making skis […]
Read more »Big Mountain 2010
/Reading Time: 3 minutes“Big-Mountain” means huge snow. Forget carve and grip; think slash and smear. Skis needpop, and tails that respond to that deal-breaking question: “Did he stick the landing?” K2’s BackSide line, […]
Read more »Women and skis 2010
/Reading Time: 3 minutesWomen and Skis Manufacturers have picked sides in the debate. And they all agree: yes, women are different from men. Theirs is a biological argument, claiming a woman’s centre of […]
Read more »Best of the Test
/Reading Time: 2 minutesAll 2007 Ski Test data is available for subscribers at www.skicanadamag.com, so there’s not much point ?lling pages with numbers again—but maybe it’s worth reviewing some highlights. BEST TUNING There […]
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