If you ever wanted to “Jib With The Jihad” these were the skis for you. Burton Hyphy Sticks Ahh, the Burton Hyphy Sticks. Conflicting emails from Burton in the thread above, both confirmed and denied the existence of the Hyphy Sticks. I swear though, they’ll come out next year with the Ultimate Jiblife game package. At least, that’s what my friend’s dad who works for EA said.

Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. Surely it had to all be hype? But in terms of build quality, these were probably the best built skis Ive seen. The bases are both high quality and very well finished. In short, ON3P build their skis extremely well. Skis break, deal with it. On Snow And when it comes to how they ride, the positives are plain to see....

So, you want to ski as much as humanly possible while earning your bachelor’s degree? Choosing the right college is a daunting task, and it definitely has an impact on your life trajectory. Theres fun skiing to be had when the powder falls, and some good parks, too. There are some really strong academic programs at CU, too. The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental are about a 60 minute drive from campus....

This special pocket holds the secret to keeping cell phones alive for longer. This state of the art aerogel was developed by NASA to protect electronics in space . now it can keep your electronics warm for heavenly ski days on earth. Big ups to Helly Hansen for this one. Now I can stay stacking clips all day long! Does anyone know if they’ll be making these on track pants??...

Dear Winter, Thanks for making such an early appearance in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s like we skipped the entire season of fall. How could the atmosphere be warming if the Earth still gets cold? The environment is clearly healthy and thriving. We’re on track to the good ol' days of endless snow days again. Alta, September 24th. Photo:@rockomenzyk Areas in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range have reported multiple feet of snow....

Both models are identical in terms of outer shell. The big change with the Hero 6 is the introduction of their new custom GP1 processor. The more efficient and powerful processor allows GoPro to finally introduce 4k at a useable 60fps. It also now offers 120fps at 2k and 240 at 1080p. Essentially with the new model, youre going to be able to go full MegaMo to your hearts content....

Arecent threadin Gear Talk discussing rad topsheets for 2018 skis is the inspiration for this week’s Solid 7. 3.Line Skis | Honeybadger I’m a real sucker for clean graphics; fuckin' sue me! 4.Moment Skis | Bibby One of the raddest stories behind a ski graphic, ever. The Jack & Jill narrative has been going on since the first iteration of the Bibby back in 2009. Want to read about it?Go here....

Its lucky that the Sego Big Horn 96 is noteworthy in its versatility. In the interim, I had plenty of time to stare at the skis and examine their every detail. However the hard wearing textured nylon topsheet did mitigate this to a degree. The Test Now to the on-snow performance. I definitely found myself charging around more aggressively than I normally would. Theyre easy and comfortable to ski, without sacrificing in the way of high end performance....

For skiers in southern New England, this means wondering if there will be a season at all. Unseasonably warm weather and record-low snowfall has left the mountains bare in mid-February and closed by Saint Patricks Day. Freeskiing is a creature wholly removed from its parent sport. Freeskiers are adaptable, monitoring snow conditions and adjusting from feature to feature as the temperature and snow changes. These riders dont wait for the bluebird days to learn new tricks; they dont have that luxury....

Saga is ferda girls. This summer, Saga Outerwear launched their first everwomen’s collectionwhich will be available for the 17/18 winter season. While loosely based on the men’s line, the women’s line has its own unique personality. Her research and team input turned into a physical inspiration wall (shown below). “It’s super helpful to have up for when an athlete just drops in for only 10 minutes. I can show them my inspiration wall, maybe some sketches and get their feedback right away....

Cover photo:Ville-Petteri Maatta September is a strange and often quiet time of year for skiers. The big release of last week was, of course, the new ON3P mini-movie. If you’ve somehow missed it, check it out in all its glory below. http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/876184/LJ-Strenio-2016-Street-Full-Part Nobody does it like LJ, and that’s why he’s a household name. Plenty of style, mad tricks and peeing on an animated Donald Trump, what more could you want?...

Yes, you read that correctly. But for others in North Korea, the desire for the slopes is not lost. Reuters obtained the letters from a North Korean diplomat stationed in Geneva. But unfortunately, those ski equipment companies and sales agents rejected or have not responded to its request. The FIS and the IOC did not immediately reply to North Koreas complaint. Ung said North Korean athletes may participate in short track speed skating, figure skating and maybe Nordic skiing....

https://www.facebook.com/SnowbirdUT/videos/10155464765550325/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BZOzm_NFOF4/ Has it snowed where you are? Or are you a sad, East Coaster who will be seeing rain for the next 2 months?