skis

12.04.09

The Baddest Backcountry Shred Machine: The Subaru-Based TRAX STI

By Clay Dillow Posted 11.03.2009 at 4:30 pm 9 Comments

Sure, you could take the lift up with the rest of the gapers and ride the designated, groomed slopes back down to the ski lodge, but then you would be lame. Rally car racer and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block prefers something a bit less conventional, like his Subaru-based TRAX STI, the world's fastest cat track operation automobile.

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Skiing Double

This ski stretches wide for easy turns and shrinks for downhill speed

By Mark Anders Posted 10.21.2008 at 2:55 pm 1 Comment

The Atomic D2 Vario Cut is like two skis in one: It's straight and narrow for zooming downhill but expands to be wider at the tip and tail when you turn -- creating a curved ski that, like a sharply turned car wheel, carves through a tight arc.

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The Smartest Ski Setup

Don't hit the powder without these tech-laden accessories

By Sam Bass Posted 12.05.2005 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

Great ski gear is beneficial in two ways: It gives you a technological edge and makes spending a day freezing your tail off a heck of a lot more enjoyable. The latest ski accessories employ sensors, satellites and cutting-edge materials to keep you safe, warm, entertained and more informed about your performance. If you're looking for new skis, consider the Atomic Izor. Otherwise, surround your current pair with these four accessories.

The Accessories

Silva Tech4O ski speedometer

Pro skiers exceed 80 mph in World Cup downhills. Wonder how you stack up?

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