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Field-tested reviews and staff picks for ski, snowboard, and mountain bike gear, built by evo experts who use this gear every day.

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2025 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 Review
Bike

2025 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 Review

In-depth review of the Santa Cruz Hightower mountain bike. We analyze its suspension, geometry, and performance on technical climbs...
Field Tested - 2025 Salomon Assassin Snowboard Review
Snowboard

Field Tested - 2025 Salomon Assassin Snowboard Review

Detailed review of the Salomon Assassin snowboard. Find out why this popular directional twin is a true all-mountain freestyle kill...
Field Tested - 2025 Atomic Backland 109 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Atomic Backland 109 Skis Review

Read our review of the Atomic Backland 109 touring ski. We test its light weight, powder performance, and stability for deep backco...
Field Tested - 2025 Nordica Santa Ana 97 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Nordica Santa Ana 97 Skis Review

Women's ski review: The Nordica Santa Ana 97. We test its stability, versatility, and performance as a powerful all-mountain daily ...
Field Tested - 2025 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W Ski Boots Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W Ski Boots Review

Reviewing the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W boot. Find out if this lightweight touring boot delivers on downhill performance and backco...
Field Tested - 2025 Salomon Rumble Fish Snowboard Review
Snowboard

Field Tested - 2025 Salomon Rumble Fish Snowboard Review

Full review of the women's Salomon Rumble Fish snowboard. We test its versatility for park, carving, and riding the whole mountain ...
Field Tested - 2025 Phaenom FR 01 130 Ski Boots Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Phaenom FR 01 130 Ski Boots Review

Detailed review of the Phænix FR 01 130 ski boots. See how these high-performance boots combine stiffness, precision, and comfort f...
Field Tested - 2025 Blizzard Anomaly 88 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Blizzard Anomaly 88 Skis Review

Full review of the Blizzard Anomaly 88 ski. We examine this narrower, frontside-focused ski's edge hold, precision, and new constru...
Field Tested - 2026 Salomon S/Lab QST Blank Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2026 Salomon S/Lab QST Blank Skis Review

The next generation Salomon S/Lab QST Blank is a confident daily driver delivering top end freeride performance for expert skiers t...
Field Tested - Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Ski Boots Review
Backcountry Ski

Field Tested - Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Ski Boots Review

Read our review of the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 boot. We test its touring mobility, downhill power, and comfortable fit for b...
Field Tested - 2025 Nordica Enforcer 99 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Nordica Enforcer 99 Skis Review

Reviewing the classic Nordica Enforcer 99 ski. Find out what makes this all-mountain powerhouse a favorite for charging big mountai...
Field Tested - 2025 Nitro Alternator Snowboard Review
Snowboard

Field Tested - 2025 Nitro Alternator Snowboard Review

Deep-dive review of the Nitro Alternator snowboard. Is this the perfect directional charger? We test its speed, stability, and carv...
Field Tested - 2024 K2 Mindbender 106C Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2024 K2 Mindbender 106C Skis Review

The 2024 K2 Mindbender 106C skis feel like a lighter, more manageable and forgiving option than the popular Ti options while also b...
Field Tested - 2024 Bataleon Whatever Snowboard Review
Snowboard

Field Tested - 2024 Bataleon Whatever Snowboard Review

The 2024 Bataleon Whatever Snowboard is perfectly named. Whatever condition, whatever terrain, whatever rider: this board is going ...
Field Tested - 2025 Blizzard Anomaly 102 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Blizzard Anomaly 102 Skis Review

Test results for the Blizzard Anomaly 102 ski. We break down the new TrueBlend wood core and how this powerful ski performs off-pis...
Field Tested - 2024 Burton Step On Bindings Review
Snowboard

Field Tested - 2024 Burton Step On Bindings Review

If ease-of-use and speedy setup are your riding focus, the Burton Step On Snowboard Bindings are the game-changing innovation you n...
Field Tested - Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120 Ski Boots Review
Ski

Field Tested - Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120 Ski Boots Review

The 2024 Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 120 Ski Boots feature a new BOA closure system on the lower shell, but is it legit or a gimmick? R...
Field Tested - 2026 Salomon QST 100 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2026 Salomon QST 100 Skis Review

The Salomon QST 100s are the ideal daily driver for all mountain skiing: energetic, playful, and forgiving, but still powerful enou...
Field Tested - 2025 Oakley Line Miner Goggles Review
Ski Snowboard

Field Tested - 2025 Oakley Line Miner Goggles Review

Read our full review of the Oakley Line Miner Goggles. We cover fit, field of view, Prizm lens technology, and why they’re a top ch...
2025 Salomon S/Lab Shift2 13 MN Ski Bindings Review
Ski

2025 Salomon S/Lab Shift2 13 MN Ski Bindings Review

Dive into the Salomon S/LAB Shift 2.0 Binding review. We analyze the improvements, touring efficiency, and downhill performance of ...
Field Tested - 2025 Atomic Bent 100 Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Atomic Bent 100 Skis Review

Full review of the Atomic Bent Chetler 100. Is this the perfect daily driver? We test its powder float, park playfulness, and all-m...
Field Tested - 2025 Völkl M7 Mantra Skis Review
Ski

Field Tested - 2025 Völkl M7 Mantra Skis Review

In-depth review of the Völkl M7 Mantra ski. Find out how this legendary all-mountain ski performs on hardpack, powder, and in varia...
2021 Santa Cruz Nomad Review - Ride Impressions & More
Bike

2021 Santa Cruz Nomad Review - Ride Impressions & More

In-depth review of the Santa Cruz Nomad mountain bike. We test its high-pivot suspension design and aggressive capability for endur...
2020 Santa Cruz Hightower 2 Review
Bike

2020 Santa Cruz Hightower 2 Review

Full review of the Santa Cruz Hightower (2020) mountain bike. We analyze its geometry changes and performance compared to the previ...