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Archives: October 2010
When do ski areas start making snow?
Posted October 30, 2010 @ 10:47pm by The Ski Monster | Filed Under: Talk
Natural snow can be hard to come by this time of year, and if snow does fall it is likely gone within a few days. Not exactly base building snow, either. We have to heavily rely on the cold temperatures that help making the fake snow possible…but it’s still...
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The Season of Fall
Posted October 28, 2010 @ 11:48am by The Ski Monster | Filed Under: Talk
Every year summer comes to an abrupt end and we are all left with this similar emptiness inside... Boats are being winterized, beaches become desolate and only absolute madmen brave the chilly surf for one last shred session. Whatever your warm weather passion may be, it gets stripped away from...
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Sidewall vs. Cap Construction
Posted October 28, 2010 @ 10:03am by George Michaelsen | Filed Under: Ski Technology
Skis and Snowboards have 3 basic constructions; Sidewall, Cap, and a Hybrid of the two. Sidewall is a more costly way to build a ski. Years ago skiers would only see the highest end of skis with sidewall construction. The rest of the skis were "capped" with a sheet of...
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Atomic Vario Flex Ski Review
Posted October 25, 2010 @ 6:52pm by The Ski Monster | Filed Under: Ski Reviews
With the constant growth of the freeride market, many manufactures have focused on developing and improving new technology for off-trail skiing. And their is no denying that ski technology for wider skis has consistently improved over the last few years. As the progression of technology...
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Apres Skiing for the Common Man, By the Common Man
Posted October 20, 2010 @ 12:29pm by George Michaelsen | Filed Under: Apres
(Guest Blog Post - Andrew Fosbrook)When the sun inevitably sets on a sick day of shredding, the rising moon calls out for the second stage of any good ski day. The ultimate complement. Apres skiing. Many resorts are known just as well for their nightlife as their terrain. Just ask anyone...
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Volkl vs. K2
Posted October 15, 2010 @ 11:53am by George Michaelsen | Filed Under: Ski Reviews
Volkl and K2, both brands claim to be number 1 in ski sales. K2 sells more units, Volkl has more revenue; in their own right they are each number 1. The two brands comprise of almost 2/3's of all skis sold in North America. Volkl and K2 over the years have both built a very...
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