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Category Archives: Gear
The Latest and Greatest in New Paddling Products
For folks who enjoy the water, there are exciting new kayaks and paddling products on the market. Vermont Sports checked out some of the newer gear and—like you—we’re champing at the bit to get out on the water and play. … Continue reading
Joring System, Mush Dog Booties, Harpoon Leviathan IIPA
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: RuffWear Omnijore Joring System Mushers, let the fun begin, and sled dogs, start your panting! This is a … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Gear, Gear and Beer
Tagged beer, gear, Granite Gear, Harpoon, Ruffwear
6 Reasons To Get a Proper Bike Fitting | Sports Medicine April 2012
I recently polled a few bike fitters about the type of riders they work with, asking what are the most common reservations riders have about getting a professional bike fit. The fitters primarily worked with recreational cycling enthusiasts— people who … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Gear, How-To, Sports Medicine
K2 LockJaw Ski Pole, BCA Float 36, Long Trail Centennial Red | Gear and Beer Feb-Mar 2012
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: K2 LockJaw Ski Poles Attempting to leave no utility left behind, this year’s LockJaw is the first pole … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Gear, Gear and Beer, Skiing
Tagged backcountry, backcountry skiing, beer, Skiing
Greetings From OR
Hi from Outdoor Retailer! It’s a whirlwind of gear here at the Salt Palace convention center, and we’re working hard to find out the latest and greatest in gear and industry trends. Some of the highlights: Toko has a new … Continue reading
Gear and Beer | January 2012
CycleOps Fluid2 Cycling Trainer What better way for cyclists to spend Vermont’s cold weeks than continuing to ride your bicycle—indoors, with the CycleOps Fluid2 trainer. While it was nominally difficult to get the bolts to line up properly during assembly … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Gear, Gear and Beer, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing
Tagged beer, Cycleops, gear, Ibex, Rock Art
2011 Vermont Sports Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday shopping time is here. And we’re pleased to bring you our annual holiday gift guide, certainly one of the funnest stories we put together each year. We’ve culled a selection of outdoorsy products for a range of ages, interests, … Continue reading
Posted in Gear
Tagged arbora, arch support, chacos, cliff bars, daypack, holiday gift guide, holiday shopping, hydration bladder, mountain travelers, ospreypacks, sirrus, sizing chart, sleeping gear, sport sandals, sports community, storage pockets, trekking poles, Vermont Sports, vibram soles, waterproof boot
Altai Hok Skis, Scarpa T4 Boot, Gecko Glueless Climbing Skins | MNM Gear Review Nov. 2011
Altai Hok Skis A few years ago, a Canadian company, Karhu, made great Nordic skis, including a unique ski called a Sweeper, which was a wide and short metal-edged ski with a climbing skin glued to the bottom and a … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry Skiing, Gear, Muscles Not Motors, Other Snow Sports, Skiing, Snowshoeing
Tagged Altai, backcountry boots, backcountry skiing, climbing skins, gear, Gecko, Scarpa, Skiing
2011-2012 Backcountry Gear Review | Skis, Boots, and Bindings for the Secret Stashes of the Northeast
By Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson This season’s options for backcountry-oriented skis, boots, and bindings—designed with the thrill of a gravity-fueled descents in mind—are more numerous than we’ve seen in the past. However, if there is one thing most of … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry Skiing, Gear, Skiing
Tagged backcountry, bindings, boots, gear, reviews, Skiing, skis
Muscles Not Motors Gear Guide Sept. 2011
Light and Motion Urban 300 As the days get shorter, and darkness comes earlier, it is time to reflect on the fleeting summer that has once again slipped by like the shadow of a Canadian goose across the parking lot … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Muscles Not Motors
Tagged bike gear, bike lights, biking
