May 2022
How to choose the right snowboard boot
Snowboard boots are one of the most important pieces of equipment out there when it comes to picking out your gear. Having the right boot will help you stay on the hill longer, ride harder, and ultimately help you get more out of your on-snow experience. Knowing how important the right boots are to your snowboarding, if there’s anywhere you should invest a little more money, it’s your feet. To ...
May 31, 2022
How to choose a snowboard binding
Snowboard bindings are those very important components that connect your board and your body, the driving force of your snowboard set-up. Having the right connection can help progression, comfort, and ultimately bring more fun to your time on the mountain. The right binding should match your riding style, compliment your own board and boots, and feel comfortable.
Binding Flex and Riding Style
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May 31, 2022
How to choose a snowboard
When it comes to choosing a snowboard, regardless of your ability level, picking the right board can be a tough decision to make. Whether you’re purchasing your first snowboard or selecting a new deck to add to your quiver, making the right decision can lead to serious progression and making the wrong decision could leave you spending more time in the lodge than on the mountain. We’re here to a...
September 5, 2021
How to choose your trail running shoes
Trail running involves running off the beaten track. It’s often considered to be a completely different sport to road running, but in fact there are many similarities. They do, of course, take place in two very different environments but the main principle is the same; you have to put one foot in front of the other! However, the big difference in environment means that the runners' requirements...
Product Guide
October 28, 2020
How to properly dress in layers, with the three-layer system
When practicing outdoor sports, you need to protect yourself from the elements (rain, wind, snow, cold temperatures etc.) by means of good perspiration management. The three-layer-system helps you choose the right clothes while taking into account the weather conditions and the sport practiced. Three layers of clothing will keep you dry and warm: a base layer for removing moisture, a mid-la...
hydration
October 27, 2020
How Should You Drink When Trail Running ?
Proper hydration is important not only when you’re out trail running but in everyday life as well. As an endurance sport that takes you into the great outdoors, trail running provides a well-needed break from civilization, and therefore requires smart hydration solutions. So, if you’re wanting to extend your runs further and further from the nearest water source but you’re finding it difficult ...
Hiking
October 20, 2020
How To Choose Your Hiking Boots
Are you looking for your first pair of hiking shoes? Are the soles of your old pair worn out? Here is our advice to help choose the right pair for you. Hiking shoes don’t necessarily mean sore feet or blisters on your heels. Having the right pair of shoes will allow you to lift your head up and enjoy the surroundings!
WHAT TYPE OF HIKING AM I GOING TO DO?
This is the first ...
Product Guide
October 20, 2020
How To Choose Your Running Backpack
Backpacks or hydration packs have become an essential item for trail running. However, they are hardly used at all in road running or marathons. Why is there this difference in usage? After our article about how to choose trail running shoes, here are our advices about how do you choose your running pack?
ROAD RUNNING
If you run on a track, your bag will stay trackside. There’s no reason to ca...
Product Guide
October 20, 2020
How To Choose Your Hiking Backpack
You need a backpack for every one of your adventures! For a Sunday stroll with your family or the trek of your dreams, your backpack will be right there with you, so you should make sure you choose the right one. Here are our advices on finding the right hiking backpack for your trip.
HOW LONG IS YOUR HIKE?
A few hours? A day? A weekend? A week? To choose the right backpa...
Product Guide
May 1, 2020
How to choose your trail running shoes
Trail running involves running off the beaten track. It’s often considered to be a completely different sport to road running, but in fact there are many similarities. They do, of course, take place in two very different environments but the main principle is the same; you have to put one foot in front of the other! However, the big difference in environment means that the runners' requirements...
Product Guide
April 8, 2020
How to choose your running shoes
Choosing the right pair of running shoes, whether for road or trail running, can seem like a complex mission. In this article, we’ll tell you how to find the best pair of shoes for your feet… without doing your head in.
CHOOSE A RUNNING SHOE THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS
When choosing a pair of running shoes the most important thing is to find shoes that are designed for the way you run. This includes...
March 1, 2020
How to repair your Salomon Quicklace
Replacing the Quicklace on your Salomon trail running shoes is a straightforward process. Trail runner Majell Backhausen shows you how to do it from start to finish on two different trail running shoe models. First, he shows you how to re-work the Quicklace on a traditional shoe like the Salomon Sense Ride, then on the XA Pro 3D, which has a slightly different set-up. Majell also shows you the ...
