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Shred Soles Snowboard Insole Review

Shred Soles snowboard insoles are made specifically for sliding sideways. Does this give them an edge over the more general offerings? Read on for the in depth review of Nate Musson's rider-driven creation.
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241 Forecaster Jacket and Pant Review

The Forecaster jacket and pant are 241 Clothing Design's premium outerwear set. When the weatherman says it's storm time, are they all the environmental protection you need? Read on for the in depth review.
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K2 Simple Pleasures 156 Review

The K2 Simple Pleasures aims to make every turn a joy. If you want a carving powder board, is this the shape to get you dreaming? Read on for the in depth Japan Grabs review.
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K2 Taro Tamai Snowsurfer boot review 2018

The K2 Taro Tamai Snowsurfer boot is a collaboration between K2 and Gentemstick founder, Taro Tamai. Will this all mountain freestyle boot unlock your inner snowsurfer? Read on for the in depth Japan Grabs review.
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Trapper Poacher Review

The Trapper Poacher is a twin that blends precision and power. How does this quiver-of-one stand up against more powder specific shapes? Click through for the in depth review.
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Gnu Swallowtail Carver Review

The Gnu Swallowtail Carver is an updated design from the 80's with modern tech. Is firing up the time machine and going back to 1984 the way to the future?
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Lib Tech Mayhem Round Nose Fish Review

With schools of powder fish shapes available, will the Lib Tech Mayhem Round Nose Fish be your go-to to surf the mountains? Read on for the in depth review.
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Rome Powder Division ST Review

The Powder Division ST is a very short and very fat powder board, and is part of Rome's Deep Collection. Is this portly fellow your answer to those stupid deep days when everyone else gets stuck?
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Lib Tech Mayhem Rocket Review

Lost surfboards meets Lib Tech snowboards in this wide slashy surf machine. Read on to find out if mixing the surf pedigree of a core brand like Lost Surfboards into a Lib Tech powder board will change the way you snowboard.
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Trapper Trout Trap Review

The Trout Trap is Trapper's fully directional chopped-tail powder board. Described by Trapper as their powder surfer quiver board, a closer look at the specs suggest more all-mountain ability alongside deep day flotation. Read our full review here.
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Fitwell Backcountry Boot Review

The Fitwell Backcountry is a splitboard mountaineering boot designed to get you to the goods faster and safer. Read on for the full Japan Grabs review.