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RIDE > VAN DEER – Red Bull Skis

For those who don’t know Marcel Hirscher he is one of the most successful professional ski racers ever. He was competing for over 15 years, between 2007 and 2018 he won eight consecutive World Cup titles, he also won 11 medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships (7 gold) and 3 Olympic Medals (2…

ByEd ItorSeptember 21, 20230Comments

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

DESIGN > BOA fit – A ski boot revolution – bring on the comfort

One thing that snowboarding has always had going for it was not having to deal with the pain associated with badly fitting ski boots, which lets face it most of us have boots that are not a perfect fit all the time. Our feet swell, shrink, get injured and all of that means the boot…

ByAl ManakJune 13, 20230Comments

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TECH > Its electrifying the NKD is a new e-motor bike designed and made in Australia

Fonz moto have been building electric bikes and scooters since 2010 with the early models designed for inner city commuting and looking a lot more like a Vesper than road motorcycles. The 'Arthur' is capable of 85kph and has a range of 130kms. Priced from $4,990 AUD the Arthur is a competitive option for those…

ByJames CampbellJune 1, 20230Comments

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RIDE > Vello Sub – World’s Lightest E-Cargo Bike

Cargo bikes are a bit like a pack horse, they are not designed to go fast, rather they are designed to efficiently help the rider carry a significant load. By their nature they are heavy, stable and fairly slow, but all that changes with the new 'SUB' an E-Cargo bike from VELLO. Vello is…

ByAl ManakMay 9, 20230Comments

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

RIDE: Dynastar SPEED 763

It seems everywhere we turn people are only talking about all mountain skis but most of the us ski on piste most of the time, so what is happening with skis that are designed to make you ski your very best on the terrain you spend most of your time. One ski that is getting…

ByMagnum OpusMay 4, 20230Comments

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

RIDE > The 2024 Elan Ripstick 88 – perfect for the southern ski season

The Ripstick 88 defines the all-mountain category and serves as the missing link between on and off piste skis. The Ripstick family of skis are all very well regarded and the narrower under foot 88 skis are equally confident on groomers and off piste

ByMagnum OpusApril 17, 20230Comments

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RIDE > Nordica HF – Comfortable Boots are Back!!

Ok so for some of us the the idea of rear entry boots is extremely 1980s retro and those memories were that the boots while easy to get on and off were sloppy and not good at providing control and delivering power to the ski edge. But recognising there was a good idea…

ByJames CampbellApril 14, 20230Comments

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TECH > Take Flite

Fliteboard Series 3 You might have seen one, racing across water, surfing without waves, gliding or racing, it is clear that there is a new and exhilarating to get your water adrenalin fix and that the e-Foil. Australian company Fliteboard are making the most popular e-Foil on the market and gaining acclaim all…

ByMagnum OpusApril 7, 20230Comments

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RIDE > S-Works Turbo Levo SL

Oh wow this is super powerful, super light perhaps it is the ultimate eMTB? The model was launched in 2020 and everyone was immediately blown away by being incredibly light carbon frame (less than 17kg fully loaded) with the premium S-Works gear (and those good looks), full suspension (that includes 160mm of travel on…

ByCrispyMarch 29, 20230Comments

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RIDE > Is the Black Crows ‘Mirus Cor’ – the sexiest resort ski this year?

The Black Crow created a very sexy inbound resort ski this year its called the Mirus Cor and it is described as a “ski object born of performance and design, to achieve an alliance between two worlds: freestyle and the most angular carves of the moment”. The ski has a long rocker tip and a…

ByCrispyMarch 29, 20230Comments