UPDATE: Exciting new changes for the Q Series lineup For 2016/17 it will be renamed the QST Series and some key changes have garnered glowing early reviews. 1. All models will be slightly wider with the QST-92, 99, 106, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
DSJ, like a lot of folks these days, has joined the growing trend and decided to get more adventurous with our skiing this season. Unless you’ve been living in a tree well for the last five years, you’re no doubt aware […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gore-Tex, we’ve all heard of it, but what exactly is it, and do we really need it? It has become almost a generic term for a line of advanced technology fabric systems, that when it comes to ski jackets and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
While bindings aren’t nearly as sexy to talk about as skis or boots, they are your direct connection to the ski and the only piece of gear, besides a helmet, that is engineered with your safety as the foremost concern. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Everyone’s heard of the “shaped ski” revolution. In the past decade or so ski design has advanced so radically that it sometimes feels like modern skis almost turn themselves. These advancements in technology continue with no end in sight, and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Science of Snow Making From onthesnow.com
Here are six tips for keeping the entire family, from youngest to oldest, cozy and snug on the coldest winter days 1) The Right Clothes. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.” Ever heard that skiing adage? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As you dust off your skis from last year, do you wonder if you should have relaxed the binding springs before taking out the golf clubs last spring? Will the bindings still function reliably? We consulted the DSJ R&D Dept. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some people think that waxing skis and boards just makes them go faster. It also makes them turn easier, perform better, and helps preserve the life of the base material. How often you wax depends on how serious you are. While […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
