Gear & Innovation
Snowboard protection and safety: everything you need to know
byOlivier Cluzel 6 Months ago
Snowboarding is, above all, about fun, gliding and exhilarating thrills. But behind the stylish tricks and powder runs lies a reality we can’t ignore: snowboarding safety. The mountains are a magnificent place… but...
Snowboard bindings: how to match your board, style and skill level without messing up
byOlivier Cluzel 8 Months ago
Got a good board? Great. Comfy boots? Perfect. But hang on, have you checked your snowboard bindings? Because that’s often the bit we pick on a whim, like “oh, those look cool”, without realising we’re literally...
How to choose the best snowboard bag to protect your board?
byOlivier Cluzel 9 Months ago
You’re off for a few days’ riding, your board is well waxed and your heart’s already on the slopes. Except that between your garage and the top of the mountain, there’s a whole journey fraught with pitfalls:...
Which backpack for snowboarding, splitboarding and freeriding?
byOlivier Cluzel 10 Months ago
You might have already found your board, boots and favourite goggles… but have you thought about your backpack? When you’re off splitboarding or freeriding, your backpack is more than just an accessory. It’s your best...
Everything you need to know before buying a splitboard pack
byOlivier Cluzel 11 Months ago
Are you keen to get into splitboarding or do you need to upgrade your gear, but still have loads of questions about the kit? Don’t panic, we’ve put together a clear, simple and no-nonsense guide. In this article, we...
Backcountry snowboarding: options for climbing… and why the splitboard is the best
byOlivier Cluzel 11 Months ago
Ahhh, creaking chairlifts, packed slopes, endless queues… Admit it, it spoils the fun a bit. What if you left all that behind to carve your own path away from the crowds? That’s what backcountry snowboarding is all...
Le splitboard : qu'est-ce que c'est ?
byOlivier Cluzel 1 Year ago
The splitboard exists for one reason: to take you where the lifts don’t go. It’s the perfect fusion of snowboarding and ski touring, a sort of back door to freedom. But how does it work? Where does it come from? Who...