

“Anything Strafe makes you can count on being pretty bombproof. I like the composite carbon feel versus full carbon.”
STRAFE NOMAD BIB SKIN
“The boot does it all, a 130 flex that really lets you charge the downhills, yet very capable in the skin track. Related: SKI's review of the 2021 HEAD Kore 117 The fat skis were ideal, fast and floaty yet stable for high speed descents.” Although I expected to ski dense and icy coastal snow, we were lucky enough to score soft snow conditions the whole time. “This was the perfect ski for our shoot in Iceland. I know I can trust the Jester to keep my skis on my feet in any condition.” It is uber important to trust your bindings because if one breaks and your ski goes flying down the mountain, not only is your day over but it could result in a season-ending injury. “I have been skiing on the Jesters my entire ski career and they are probably the most durable piece of equipment in my quiver. Buttering, carving up spines, or just hauling ass-these skis perform.” The Volkl Revolt 121 is playful yet responsive in a way that gives you ultimate confidence. Segment: Points North Heli, Cordova, AK.So when they endorse a piece of ski gear, it’s not just because they have to pay lip service to their sponsors-it’s because they genuinely trust the equipment listed here to get the job done. It’s a big ask, and athletes depend on their gear to help them make the cut and into the final film. Then, on a moment’s notice, athletes are expected to dive headfirst down the fall line and rip the best turns of their lives-whether or not conditions are favorable. Film shoots mean long hours of standing around in the freezing cold and whipping winds. When it comes to ski gear, the Warren Miller athletes know what’s hot, and what’s not.
