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How to Rent Ski or Snowboard Gear Properly

Having a good rental experience is very important. If you have ill-fitting equipment or out-of-date gear you most likely will not have a good time or want to go again. With correctly fitting gear that is current and tuned properly … Continue reading

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Day Two Find at The Denver Winter Sports Market Show

What’s new in snowboard bindings? Check out the 2013 Salomon Shadow Fit Bindings. Shadow Fit’s unique flexible heel loop and fully anatomical fit provide mobility and increased response from the Kevlar QuickWire. This give you an ultralight snowboard binding that … Continue reading

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Day One Find at The Denver Winter Sports Market Show

Today was the first day of the Winter Sports Market show in Denver Colorado. This is a pre-show to the SIA show for the buying group that The Ski Bum belongs to, Snowsports Merchandising Corporation. Here is one of the … Continue reading

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2012 Salomon Enduro RX800 Ski Review

2012 Salomon Enduro RX800 Ski Review Jim Tatko, the Mid-Atlantic Salomon Ski Rep, took some time to visit TheSkiBum and give us an overview of the RX800. This is a fun all-mountain ski with great float performance in deep snow … Continue reading

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Bucky Lasek Skates to a Dew Tour Bowl Victory in Portland

Skate fans were delighted with the high flying action from all competitors this weekend at the Dew Tour Portland Invitational Bowl Competition. There were plenty of sick lines, massive airs, smooth ollies and board slams to be had, but in … Continue reading

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