Bindings aren't the most exciting piece of ski gear, but they're one of your most essential. With all the changes to ski boot technology in recent years--like the invention and proliferation of ...

Fritz Barthel almost killed himself skiing on Mont Blanc, and it gave him an idea that would change his life and backcountry skiing forever. Today, almost all backcountry skiers and ski tourers use ...

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BEST FOR: Stomping big backcountry lines. THE TEST: The first 16-DIN tech binding, the new Beast features a “return to center” toe piece. As you ski, the binding deflects to absorb shock. It’s one of ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Humans have been skiing for just about as long as we've lived in snowy ...

NAGS HEAD — A boot binding tech startup from Nags Head has raised roughly $200,000 in debt, according to a recent securities filing. VADATEK, founded by Daniel Digby, raised the funds from two ...

In 2006, Marker changed the game with the Duke. Now, the same can be said about the Kingpin, which will probably make its much heavier cousin obsolete. Offering a unique DIN/ISO certification for a ...