As Brooks’ lightest sock, the snug yet airy feel works for quick, middle distance runs. The Brooks Launch Lightweight tab sock has a thin fit and its materials make these more of a race-ready sock than a comfy trainer. These were the favorite sock of one tester. Fit/Comfort Our road running shoe testers liked the Read more ›
The Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Convertible is one of the lightest jackets in the test with a minimal degree of water- and weather-resistance and high degree of visibility. It has a sleek, trim fit and removing the sleeves is fast and simple.
The Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Convertible is one of the lightest jackets in the test with a minimal degree of water- and weather-resistance and high degree of visibility. It has a sleek, trim fit and removing the sleeves is fast and simple.
The Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Convertible is one of the lightest jackets in the test with a minimal degree of water- and weather-resistance and high degree of visibility. It has a sleek, trim fit and removing the sleeves is fast and simple.
The Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Convertible is one of the lightest jackets in the test with a minimal degree of water- and weather-resistance and high degree of visibility. It has a sleek, trim fit and removing the sleeves is fast and simple.
The Pearl Izumi ELITE Barrier Convertible is one of the lightest jackets in the test with a minimal degree of water- and weather-resistance and high degree of visibility. It has a sleek, trim fit and removing the sleeves is fast and simple.
The pro board for one of the most stylish riders ever, Danny Davis. Hence, the graphics are courtesy of the most stylish skateboarder ever, Mark Gonzales, who has shown his artwork all over the world. Even as one of the most stylish boards Burton has ever produced, there’s plenty of performance to back it up. Read more ›
Thanks to asym tech that helps even very experienced riders get deeper into turns, the GNU Space Case makes riders turn more than they already do. GNU, and its sister-company Lib Tech, continuing to refine this tech. Hybrid camber keeps the deck playful and approachable for new riders, while providing plenty of pop. The board’s Read more ›
Big brands like Lib Tech and small brands like Spring Break have been having a great time with board design of late. One emerging trend is small boards that ride like surfboards. Most make up for lost surface area from the reduced length by adding width, arguing that a shorter board is more maneuverable. Lib Read more ›
The company behind Lib Tech, Mervin Manufacturing, is responsible for the reverse camber revolution that kicked off in 2006. But Mervin is best known for the wavy edges that they call Magne-Traction introduced in 2002. Since then, the company has been at the forefront of board design that brings together camber and reverse camber. The Read more ›
With a new shape for 2018, the Ride Wild Life is our new favorite all mountain deck from Ride. Sorry Berzerker. Traditional camber between the feet helps the board initiate turns quickly but reverse camber at the tip and tail keep it a little loose. That is ideal for those who want a playful, less-catchy Read more ›
Like last year’s Clovis, another board designed by a Wyoming-based pro, the Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Camber is built for the serious rider who charges hard. As the only cambered board in our test — all the others are a variation on hybrid camber — this deck is incredibly responsive and has tons of pop. Read more ›