Buying Guides

Clear, expert-built size and buying guides for ski, snowboard, and mountain bike, so you can shop with confidence.

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Women's Ski Size Chart
Ski

Women's Ski Size Chart

Our women's ski size chart helps you determine the correct ski length based on your height and ability level.
How to Repair Ski and Snowboard Bases
Ski Snowboard

How to Repair Ski and Snowboard Bases

Tagged a rock on your last ride day? evo walks you through the process of repairing ski or snowboard base damage.
How To Choose Ski Pole Length & Ski Pole Size Chart
Ski

How To Choose Ski Pole Length & Ski Pole Size Chart

Learn how to choose the right ski pole length with our quick guide and ski pole size chart.
Ski & Snowboard Packing List - What to Bring Skiing
Ski Snowboard

Ski & Snowboard Packing List - What to Bring Skiing

Don't forget anything! Use our essential packing list for your next ski or snowboard trip, covering everything from gear to layers ...
Zeal Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide
Ski Snowboard

Zeal Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide

Zeal offers a wide range of goggle lens options for varying light conditions. Check them out here and decide which one is right for...
Climbing Skins Weight Chart for Alpine Touring Skis
Backcountry Ski

Climbing Skins Weight Chart for Alpine Touring Skis

In the backcountry, every gram counts. Allow our climbing skin weight chart to help you make an informed decision before purchasing.
Polygiene Anti-Odor Technology
Bike Ski Snowboard

Polygiene Anti-Odor Technology

Learn about Polygiene® Stay Fresh anti-odor technology, how it works, and why it's useful!
Beginner Skiing Tips - How To Ski & What to Bring
Ski

Beginner Skiing Tips - How To Ski & What to Bring

New to skiing? Master the basics with our beginner guide: learning to stop, turning fundamentals, and essential tips for your first...
How to Buy Outerwear for Skiing & Snowboarding by Region
Ski Snowboard

How to Buy Outerwear for Skiing & Snowboarding by Region

Temperature and moisture vary significantly depending on where you ride. Learn how to dress for your next ski destination with this...
How to Choose an Avalanche Beacon / Avalanche Transceiver
Backcountry Ski Snowboard

How to Choose an Avalanche Beacon / Avalanche Transceiver

An avalanche beacon or transceiver is a device that emits and receives pulsed radio signals. Learn how they work and what to look f...
Von Zipper Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide
Ski Snowboard

Von Zipper Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide

Von Zipper offers a wide range of goggle lens options for varying light conditions. Check them out here and decide which one is rig...
How to Buy Ski & Splitboard Climbing Skins
Backcountry Ski Snowboard

How to Buy Ski & Splitboard Climbing Skins

Material type, attachment hardware, sizing -- evo walks you through the basics so you can find the best climbing skins for your ski...
Electric Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide
Ski Snowboard

Electric Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide

Electric offers a wide range of goggle lens options for varying light conditions. Check them out here and decide which one is right...
How to Choose an Avalanche Shovel
Backcountry Ski Snowboard

How to Choose an Avalanche Shovel

An avalanche shovel is a key piece of backcountry safety gear -- evo breaks down what to consider when buying this potentially life...
How to Get in Shape for Skiing & Snowboarding
Ski Snowboard

How to Get in Shape for Skiing & Snowboarding

Get fit for the slopes! Our guide to strength training and exercises to build the stamina and stability needed for skiing and snowb...
POC Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide
Ski Snowboard

POC Goggle Lens Color & Tint Guide

Find the POC snow goggle lens that best suits your needs -- from night skiing to sunshine and everything in between.
How to Buy Ski/Snowboard Gloves & Mittens
Ski Snowboard

How to Buy Ski/Snowboard Gloves & Mittens

There are a lot of ski and snowboard gloves and mittens out there. Learn about warmth, waterproofing and more, and how to choose yo...
Outerwear Fabric, Features & Construction Guide
Ski Snowboard

Outerwear Fabric, Features & Construction Guide

Learn about how outerwear is designed and built, and why the face fabric, membrane and lining materials matter.
What is GORE-TEX Fabric & How Does it Work?
Ski Snowboard

What is GORE-TEX Fabric & How Does it Work?

Learn about GORE-TEX®, how it works, why it's tested rigourously, and why GORE-TEX® is Guaranteed to Keep You Dry®
How to Get Started Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
Backcountry Ski Snowboard

How to Get Started Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding

Welcome to the backcountry. Learn about safety, BC definitions, and the necessary equipment that it takes to get into backcountry s...
How to Get Started with Dynafit (Tech) Bindings
Backcountry Ski

How to Get Started with Dynafit (Tech) Bindings

You're ready to buy or have bought a pair of tech bindings for alpine touring but don't know where to start or how to use them? You...
Alpine Touring Tips & Backcountry Basics: How to Skin
Backcountry Ski Snowboard

Alpine Touring Tips & Backcountry Basics: How to Skin

Earning your turns in the backcountry requires you to go uphill - learn the basics, from using climbing skins to kick turns and more!
How to Tune Skis & Snowboards
Ski Snowboard

How to Tune Skis & Snowboards

Sharp edges, a flat base, and a good wax job can make all the difference between an epic and terrible day. Learn about tuning your ...
How to Choose Ski and Snowboard Base Layers & Long Underwear
Ski Snowboard

How to Choose Ski and Snowboard Base Layers & Long Underwear

Learn how to stay warm and dry in the mountains and why having the right underwear and base layers really matters!