Skin Care - Not the skin that covers your bones.
Posted by Alpinistas on Jan 20, 2023
Caring for and cleaning ski and splitboard skins is an important aspect of maintaining the quality and performance of your equipment. Not only will proper care prolong the life of your skins, but it will also ensure that they continue to provide optimal grip and glide on the mountain. One of the most important things to keep in mind when caring for your skins is to keep them clean. Over time,
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5 Skin Track Hacks to Crush Your Next Splitboard Tour!
Posted by Alpinistas on Dec 04, 2020
Backcountry snowboarding wouldn’t be complete without the uphill battle on the skin track. Don’t worry, we have some tips for you to try out on your next shred mission.Here are 5 hacks to help you crush the next splitboard tour!1. Change Your Style!If your hips are hurting, notice if you are using the toe drag method to glide your ski forward or more of the heel push forward technique.Usually if y
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What To Do When You Can't Afford a Backcountry Setup?
Posted by Alpinistas on Feb 15, 2014
I bet that if you clicked the headline then this article totally describes you. You got that urge to break away from the crowds. Resorts are overwhelmed with people and social distancing is making those lift lines extra long. The reservation system is a bust. Not to mention the huge desire to shred the backcountry slopes for the exercise, adventure and pure stoke of being out in nature.You see the
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