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A cult brand always attracts attention with eccentric appearances or market entries. Most recently, the original freeski brand Armada ventured into the snowboard business, which is definitely cool. Also new last season was the mid-season release of its own ski boot line. PowderGuide took a close look at the current top model in this line.

Atomic covers the entire spectrum of ski boots that skiers need today. For PowderGuide readers, the proven Backland series in the touring segment and the Hawx series in the freeride segment are relevant. If you look at all the team skiers, they were mainly in the classic red Redster World Cup models. They wanted a precise, stable and well-damped freeride boot that could also be used in competitions. The Remedy 130 was developed based on this feedback and the wishes of pro skiers. You can read here, together with the practical test, that Atomic has not only changed the color and the name, but has also created an evolution of the previous Redster models.

Something is happening on the ski boot market: the BOA® fastening system allows ski boots to be adjusted more easily, more quickly and, above all, more precisely. Instead of having to fiddle with several buckles, a twist lock ensures that the boot fits evenly around the foot via a cable system. The shoe wraps around your foot like a Boa snake and offers you a secure hold in a wide range of conditions. There's only one thing left to say: simply BOA!

The Scott Re-Source is part of the sustainable Re-Source product line from Scott. This means that, depending on the weight, more than 50% of the ski touring boot is made from sustainable materials. The strap is made from 100% recycled material, the shell is made from 90% bio-based upper material and the liner is also partially recycled. Scott says it combines sustainability, versatility and lightness and promises nothing less than "one of the best ski touring boots on the market".

Hard, harder, Hardboot. Is that possible off the rack? In the Splittie of the Week "Softboots for splitboarding", Till explains that the change from a conventional softboot to a special splitboard softboot is ultimately a way to a much stiffer snowboard boot. He writes that this change has taken his splitboarding to a new level. Features such as the Vibram sole, crampon mount and walk mode are side effects that every touring ski boot already have on their own. So why not go all the way?

The Kilo from La Sportiva is a newly developed ski touring boot that is named after its weight of one kilogramme and promises strong downhill characteristics despite its lightness. Here we present the boot based on initial but not yet ultimate impressions.

The perfect combination of a very sporty, downhill-orientated freeride boot that doesn't disdain the occasional ascent.

Who cannot relate? You wake up in the morning full of anticipation for a day of skiing, put on your ski boots and... urgh! Cold, clammy boots, accompanied by a smell that rivals ripe mountain cheese. After a long day on the board or boards, your boots are damp from sweat or snow. The perfect breeding ground for odour! Some people may celebrate this smell as a sign of frequent use, but nobody is really happy about it. Ski boot dryers provide a remedy for this.

The most important piece of equipment when skiing, even before the safety half, is the complicated part that enables your legs and feet to connect to the gliding plates. Although all of the skier's movements are transferred to the skis via this connection and this influences the quality of the skiing, too little attention is usually paid to the exact fit for your feet.

When motivation is high but the snow is hard, it can happen that the "leg party" ends bad. "Shred till death" - but perhaps not in the way you planned. Knee problems are one of the most common reasons why many skiers have to put their ski boots away for good. One of the main reasons for this is overloading due to heavy impacts. Everyone has seen the videos of famous extreme athletes on social media in which they attempt huge jumps. This raises the question: how do athletes actually protect their bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons and muscles? Because at some point, a point is reached where the body can no longer compensate for the strain and pain or injuries occur.

Whether skis, snowboard or touring equipment: your equipment is your most important companion on the mountain. It determines fun and comfort, but also safety and, in an emergency, life and death. In this article, in collaboration with our partner Sport Conrad, we present the average lifespan of your equipement,, how you can recognise when it's time to replace it and which tips will help you to better assess the condition of your equipment. This article covers the categories; ski/snowboard, touring equipment, alpine touring equipment and safety equipment and provides tips on the lifespan and maintenance of your equipment.

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