Cardrona

Getting There: Cardrona is located between Queenstown and Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island. The resort is 26 km from Wanaka.Cardrona, Queenstown's largest ski resort, offers visitors all-around comfort. The international base facilities surround a central courtyard that includes a full licensed bar and restaurant, full rental services including workshops, licensed childcare and a medical center....

Palmer Pulse 158 cm

Ok...The boring bit; the Pulse is a new full sidewall design, which comes in 4 sizes: 154, 158, 160 and 162. Understandably, the construction is more basic than higher models but is designed to be an easy ride for those just starting out. My deck was complete with a fully laminated wood core, ABS sidewall and fluowaxed-racing base which, believe me, goes like an absolute bullet. On...