DAKINE Blade Backpack - 1824 cu in

The DAKINE Blade is on the larger side for mid-size winter packs, with 1824 cu in of volume, but smaller than full-blown multi-day packs, making it perfect for big sled days, long summit ridges, and all-day peak bagging. Zippered side access is quick and easy. A clear map pocket keeps you headed in the right direction, and an external integrated shovel/snow tool pocket keeps necessary gear close by. Skiers love diagonal ski carry, so you're not kicking them as you boot up the mountain. Snowboarders appreciate vertical AND horizontal board carry options. These details make for comfortable backcountry touring: an insulated hydration sleeve for a water bladder, quick draw ice axe/shovel handle holsters, and compression straps for a nice, taut pack.

Bottom Line: Great for the fast and light crowd that prefers streamlined space for a dialed backcountry routine.

I like this pack a lot. It holds a lot of gear in all its nifty little compartments. My only complaint, and you don’t see it in the picture, is it has a ton of straps hanging all over it. Be prepared to do some cutting because they get annoying hanging everywhere. - Noxxy

This pack is awesome if you are going to use it for what it is meant to be used for. Which is not how I'm using it. I wanted a medium-sized top loading pack for day hikes and traveling. I got a fully loaded everything you could ever imagine snowboarding/skiing pack, which is what I expected and as close as I could get to what I wanted. All in all it’s well made, it has a lot of useful pockets and I really like it. It also fits my body. I'm rather petite but I've got a really long waist. Two drawbacks, its freaking heavy, and it doesn't expand much. But how can you beat an insulated sleeve for your CamelBak tube?! - Kara

This is a great pack. Has excellent features. Can be used by both on and off piste skiers/riders. Big enough to hold all equipment and small enough not to be to bulky. Design of the pack offers a great versatility. - medicruss

DAKINE Blade Backpack - 1824 cu in The DAKINE Blade is on the larger side of mid-size winter packs, but at just 4 pounds, this season's Blade is lighter than most. It's perfect for big sled days, long summit ridges, and all-day peak bagging.

Tags: Snowboarding, Snowboard, ski, skiing, snow, Snowsports, Avalanche

DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Men's

The DC Phase snowboard Boot for men looks and feels like your favorite pair of skate shoes. A synthetic leather upper with weight saving mesh panels is water resistant and tough enough for many seasons of snowboarding fun. The lightweight Standard liner has its own laces for extra support and the elimination of heel lift. Cast metal lace guides on the upper cuff make boot tightening an easy task. A gum rubber outersole grips with great board feel and will keep you upright on ice covered parking lots. All of the comfort and good looks of DC brand skate shoes can be found in the Phase snowboard boot.

Bottom Line: A snowboard boot for skateboarders.

Got these boots are a great value. Even with shipping costs, a very good deal compared to getting them in a shop here in Holland. Just got back from a long weekend Val d'Isere and the boots are great. Nice snug fit, warm and solid. And they look pretty good, if you ask me. Couldn't ask for anything more for this price. - intricate

Very comfy and perfect for those with slightly wider feet or a lower arch. These boots were a bargain, even with shipping costs to Australia, and they look good too! - mase

DC Phase Snowboard Boot - Men's The DC Phase snowboard boot for men is made to look and feel like a pair of skate shoes.

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, snow, Snowsports, Winter

Flow Team Binding

Advanced materials and convenient entry make up the lightweight Team binding from Flow. By reducing weight and offering advanced support the Team binding is for the rider who wants to ride faster and jump higher than they ever have before. Magnesium and carbon fiber are utilized to make this one of the lightest and stiffest bindings available. The carbon fiber highback has an amazing strength to weight ratio and offers unreal responsiveness. A one of a kind magnesium baseplate is extra stiff and keeps the weight down to lighten your entire set up. Flow's unique approach to snowboard bindings is complimented by the newly designed Power Strap found on the Team binding. Real time ease of entry and exit meets space age materials for unreal response and weight savings.

Bottom Line: Lighten your ride and increase your performance with the Team binding from flow.

These bindings are worth every penny. I have these and the Pro FR’s, and they are the best binding I have ever ridden. These have all of the advantages of Flows with none of the disadvantages (weight). They are light, very responsive and comfortable. They are also super customizable. One thing to know is that if you are going to customize them, do it in the comfort of your house, the pins used to keep the hardware in place are a pain to get off and on (the up side is that its nearly impossible lose your hardware). If you are looking for the best binding made, this is it.
By, BCBoarder

Flow Team Binding The Team binding from Flow pushes forward with lightweight materials and exclusive technology.

Tags: Binding, Bindings, Snowboarding, Snowboard, snow, Winter, Snowsports

Red Hi-Fi Audio Helmet

A Hi-Fi Audio Helmet from RED tunes out impact. Hear only what you want to hear with sweet DJ-style headphones and one-touch mute button. Ample ventilation in the lightweight polycarbonate shell keeps you from being hot headed. An easy-off Zip Clip buckle works well while wearing gloves and quickly adjusts the Hi-Fi Audio to your head.

Bottom Line: Don't blame RED if you can't hear Ski Patrol telling you to slow down.

Red Hi-Fi Audio Helmet A Hi-Fi Audio Helmet from RED tunes out impact. Hear only what you want to hear with sweet DJ-style headphones and one-touch mute button.

Tags: Ski, skiing, Snowboarding, Snowboard, snow, Snowsports

First Descent

Release date: 9/2/2006
Rating: M
Consumer Advice: Infrequent moderate coarse language
Running time: 110 mins
Director: Kemp Curley, Kevin Harrison
Cast: Terje Haakonsen, Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata, Terje Haakonsen, Shaun White

Documentary chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding--as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon. Film spotlights a handful of snowboarding’s early pioneers (including Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata and Terje Haakonsen) and some of the ultra-sponsored superstar phenoms at snowboarding’s current cutting edge (Shaun White and Hannah Teter) and literally takes them to the edge--the snow blanketed mountains of Alaska--where these five icons face some of the most challenging and hard-core natural terrain on the planet. Leading up to their first descent, the crew of five share their stories, comparing viewpoints, individual lifestyles, and unedited opinions on the evolution of snowboarding that began as a delinquent child of skiing and now stands as an international cultural movement that has permanently changed the face of winter sports.

Trailer
Official Site

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, snow, Winter, Movie, Movies, Film

At the absolute peak of freeride technology stands Salomon's most advanced deck, the Burner Snowboard. Using Salomon's Spaceframe construction, the Burner provides increased edge through a combination of cap and sidewall construction. The Zeolit sintered base makes the Burner fast in any snow conditions, but it likes powder the best. The tip and tail have been softened slightly to allow easier turn initiation and exit while the middle of the board remains very stiff, giving it solid stability when you're really haulin'. If big drops, open powder fields and steep couloirs are your favorite places to ride, then this is the board you should be strapping onto.

Bottom Line: Turn on the afterburners and rip all-mountain terrain on the Burner.

Salomon Burner Snowboard At the peak of freeride technology stands Salomon's most advanced deck, the Burner Snowboard.

Tags: Salomon, Snowboard, Snowboarding, snow, skiing, ski

New Sponsor

In case you haven't seen the banners/advertisements we now have a new sponsor. Since I constantly strive to provide better content etc... I thought as a bonus I would take DogFunk on. Now I can advertise a product and you can purchase it straight of here. What more could you want?

So support the site that supports you, and get onto DogFunk view our site.

So what do I have planned for the future for Snow Extreme. I want to write more product reviews, but that means actually getting more products, so I will be looking into that. If any of you can help in that sense let me know. I of course want to try new resorts and bring my thoughts/experiences too you directly from there if possible.

Since I started this site, as really just a passion of mine I noticed the traffic slowly increase. Before I knew it there is a steady growth in traffic from day to day.

So hopefully it will continue to grow, the best way to make it grow is to support the site.

I will post a product review later on today.

I'm gone

Burton SL-8 Snowboard Boot

Bringing tomorrow's tech to today's freestyle riders, the Burton SL-8 Boot's minimalist design represents the ultimate in lightweight, efficient construction. Built around an articulated cuff design, the shell's upper and lower halves flex independently to create fluid forward flex, making the SL-8 as comfortable in the park as it is hitting kickers or riding soft snow in the backcountry. To minimize toe and heel drag Burton built the SL-8 around its own unique last to create a smaller footprint. The lightweight, low-profile outsole incorporates a hidden midsole for a lowered center of gravity, enhanced board feel and energetic power transfer. Though it's a pared down freestyle boot, don't assume the SL-8 is short on comfort. Burton's Speed Zone lacing system makes it easy to customize your fit and provides better heel lock than any other lacing system. The molded tongue is gel-lined, and Burton makes the Imprint 4 liner with Outlast adaptive technology; it will mold to your foot after a few days on the mountain, improving the fit and comfort.

Bottom Line: Advanced performance for serious freestyle riders.

Summer Happens, Visit DogFunk for your Winter Dreams

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, skiing, ski, snow, Snowsports, Winter

Japan: Hokkaido

Pros: Lift price, no crowds, good terrain, laid back patrol.

Cons: They need some selective tree removal, and attract more tree skiers boarders

Well what can I say...Niseko has always been my favorite resort but, we have hit Kamui a bunch of times in the last 2 years and Kamui rocks...

Price is right, way low, no crowds usually, great snow and ok terrain...The ski center has rocking music and the lifts too...The powder here can be really good sometimes as it is colder and drier here than Niseko...

One of the days we arrived it was snowing lightly but had snowed heavily all night... They hadn't groomed anything so anywhere I went for the first few hours was open field on untracked powder...Awesome... Well I think the Kamui guys know their stuff cause the runs got tracked out by the skiers and boarders sometime after lunch and the slopes were in good shape...they know how to save money and promote the stoke....

EVERYTIME I have been here, I have scored some good powder somewhere...

They are also way laid back as far as the patrol...I have seen them but never had problems with ducking the ropes and it seems to be pretty common here...WELL I HAVE SEEN THE PATROL BUT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ME MAYBE.....

BUT>>>I WANNA SAY RIGHT NOW!!!IF YOU DUCK THE ROPES BRAH, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN TO GET YOUR A$$ BACK IN BOUNDS, THAT MEANS IF YOU BUST A LEG OR ARM AND YOU CAN DRAG YOURSELF, THEN DRAG YOURSELF IN BOUNDS, THEN USE YOUR CELL TO CALL FOR HELP...DONT SPOIL IT FOR EVERYONE ELSE!!!

So anything not cool with Kamui???

Not much but it is far away if you are coming from Sapporo or Kutchan... It's hard to get here by train as the nearest train station is faraway and no shuttles... Nowhere to stay overnight that is anywhere close to the resort and no other restaurants nearby.... Well, on the other hand these are the very things that make Kamui rock as far as no crowds and good vibe...

By the way I learned from one of my very successful students who lives in Tokyo but came from Asahikawa...He said Kamui went belly up before and the city of Asahikawa bought it and they are running the show there, which is why they have low price lift tickets and low frills services......

Tags: Snow Resorts, Snow, skiing, ski, Snowboard,

Vonzipper Sizzle Goggle

The Von Zipper Sizzle is a smokin' hot goggle for snow shredders. Von Zipper has had the foresight to mate never-before-used lens color and coating combinations, resulting in a clearer view and increased contrast. The exclusively tinted lenses are enhanced by fog shedding vents to aid in maintaining your downhill direction. The Sizzle has a small to medium frame fit that works well for any rider without a big head. Strap on the Sizzle and start seeing the slopes in a different light.

Bottom Line: Sizzle, like bacon in the pan.

Vonzipper Sizzle Goggle The Von Zipper Sizzle is a smokin' hot goggle for snow shredders.

Tags: Ski, skiing, Snowboarding, Snowboard, snow, goggles

Drake Mikey LeBlanc Snowboard Binding

Mikey LeBlanc and Drake offer you the Mikey LeBlanc Snowboard Binding with pro-level performance and low-level price. Simplicity and solid handling define the binding used by one of snowboarding's most recognizable figures. A not-so-stiff highback forgives false moves that may otherwise leave you eating snow. Sweet-looking synthetic-leather straps conform to your boots and add a touch of class to this workingman's binding. Underfoot is an EVA base cover that absorbs the impact from Mikey's mile-high acid drops and hard-core urban assaults. If you're thinking about going pro get these bindings.

Bottom Line: Mikey likes it.

Drake Mikey LeBlanc Snowboard Binding Mikey LeBlanc and Drake offer you the Mikey LeBlanc Snowboard Binding with pro-level performance and low-level price.

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, Bindings, Snow, Snowsports

Atomic Vantage

4x4 cap boards with weak graphics and no performance features and shelf appeal. Once the entry level days are over, the sidewall construction and Triadic prog sidecut will take that newbie and turn them into an intermediate rider capable of riding anywhere on the mountain.

Features
- Triadic Prog Sidecut
- Stone ground Extruded 2000 diecut base
- Truth 1 Full Length Wood Core
- 4x2 Insert Pattern, set back stance
- 3 Degree "Easy-to-Ride" Edge Bevel

Benefit
- Deep sidecut without hooking into turns
- Hardest Extruded base available
- Great strength to weight ratio
- More stance adjustment, visual value
- Shortens learning curve with less wipeouts

Bonus Features
- Fantasy 2010 textured topsheet
- Anti-snow stick and scratch resistant

Visit the official Atomic Vantage web page here.

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, Snow, Winter, Snowsports, ski, skiing

Atomic Metron B5

The ski that created a new industry category. Metron’s shape lets you carve beautiful, round turns in any snow type from boilerplate to crud to powder. Beta 5 technology. spreads energy and pressure over the entire effective edge for buttery-smooth high-speed handling. And the increased camber and Active Power Extension system sucks up rough terrain for unparelleled edge grip. If you can own only one ski, the choice is clear!

To view the official Atomic Metron B5 website click here.

Tags: Skiing, ski, snow, Snowsports, winter

Voile Split Decision Mountain Gun Snowboard

Shoot to thrill on Voile's new Split Decision Mountain Gun Snowboard. The innovators of backcountry travel via snowboard, Voile has pumped their original design with testosterone for haulin' ass on sketchy slopes and rough run outs. A wood core sandwiched between fiberglass and carbon fiber provides a ride that goes beyond “lively” to reach “explosive.” Bigger riders on steep terrain will dig this board's killer edge hold and solid stability. The easy- to- use Voile binding plate system allows you to mount any snowboard binding you want to this versatile machine and switch from board to ski modes without tools or trouble. Get ready to set your sights on deep powder on steep slopes.

Bottom Line: Chute first, ask questions later.

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, ski, skiing, snow, snowsports

Ride No4 Snowboard - Freestyle Snowboard

If you ride with power and precision then Ride has your number with their No4 Snowboard. Some of the world's best riders have put this high-end model's exclusive design to the test. The No4 proves itself with lightning fast turn initiation, controlled carves, and powerful pop. Stainless steel edges stay sharp longer and won't rust between trips to the slopes. Ride's fast and furious RideGlide Gallium Base is infused with wax and Gallium to reduce friction and accelerate instantly. Designed to stomp tricks in the park, slash powder fields, and navigate narrow chutes, this top performing board is for advanced riders looking to get on a next-level machine.

Bottom Line: Let four be your new lucky number.

Tags: Snowboard, Snowboarding, Snow, Winter

K2 Ambush

SPEED, POWDER, BIG MOUNTAIN
The best companion on the search for freshies, the Ambush packs in all the features and fun for the freeriding adventure. With an added 2mm S-Class Riser and a slightly longer tip and tail, this board offers superior edge hold and effortless glide in the powder. With a True Stance Dual Progressive sidecut, the rider will remain committed at lightning speeds whether riding switch or regular.

Construction Features

Riser: Sidecut: Stance: Const'n: Core: Base: Glass: Torsion: Steel:

2 mm S-Class True Stance Dual Progressive 1" Set Back Hybritech S-Class Multi Polar 4000 Sintered Triax Bottom/ Carbon and Kevlar Matrix Carbon Standard

Visit the official Ambush webpage here.

Tags: Snowboarding, Snowboard, snow, Winter, K2

Burton Custom SI

Evolution for the binding that started a revolution. The Custom has the right balance between flexibility and response, with a solid dose of trickle-down features from our high-end bindings.
Long Fiber Reinforced Baseplate: Ultra-light and responsive.
Custom Skyback: A legendary design that allows tweaking and motion.
New Engagement Mechanism: Improved action getting in and out.
New Snow Seal Mechanism: No clogging or jamming.
2-Component EVA Pads: Cushion for baseplates, Skyback, and Gas Pedals.
Tool-Free Strap Adjustment: On-hill customization whenever you want it.
Detailing: Automotive finish.

Tags: Bindings, Snowboarding, Snow, Winter

I'm Back

With the festive season almost over regular daily postings will startstart to resume.

Stay tuned for more of your favourite snow postings online in the next few days.