Rossignol Classic CX80 Best For: Day-to-day alpine at the resort The Word: For those of us who cut our teeth in the days before shaped skis, the Classic just feels right underfoot—sans the effort of turning those old boards. That’s because Rossi used an old-school wood-core and vertical-sidewall construction in conjunction with contemporary deep sidecut [...]
The Need: A warm resort shell that’s light enough for athletic turns. The Answer: Arc’teryx’s Titan serves up a winning combination of über-light, super-breathable, and highly waterproof Gore Pro Shell insulated with light, toasty Primaloft. [singlepic id=79 w=320 h=240 float=] $600; arcteryx.com ———- The Need: A better camera for posting face shots on YouTube The [...]