Ethan Caldwell

Freeriding demands bindings that can handle steep terrain, deep powder, and high-speed carving without folding under pressure. After spending an entire season testing 10 different models across resorts in Utah, Colorado, and British Columbia, our team narrowed down the field to the bindings that actually deliver when conditions get serious. The best snowboard bindings for … Read more

Finding the right trad climbing harness can make or break your day on a multi-pitch route. I have spent months climbing with different harnesses across crack systems, hanging belays, and long trad routes to figure out which ones actually hold up when you are carrying a double rack and hanging at a semi-hanging belay for … Read more

Finding the right bindings can make or break your freestyle game. I have spent three seasons testing different bindings across park laps, rail sessions, and backcountry kickers, and the difference between the right pair and the wrong one is night and day. The best snowboard bindings for freestyle give you the flex to tweak grabs, … Read more

Finding the right climbing harness when you are just starting out can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of options, each with different buckle systems, padding levels, and gear loop configurations. I remember buying my first harness and having no idea what actually mattered versus what was marketing fluff. After spending months testing harnesses at indoor … Read more

Finding the right pair of snowboard bindings can make or break your day on the mountain. I learned this the hard way after spending an entire season fighting with bindings that were too stiff for my riding style, leaving my calves burning by lunchtime. That experience sent me down a rabbit hole of researching, testing, … Read more

If you are a bigger guy who wants to surf, you already know the frustration. You watch lighter guys paddle circles around you while you struggle to catch anything. The board feels like it is sinking under you. Every wave feels like a battle. I have been there myself, and I can tell you that … Read more

There is nothing quite like laying down clean, railroad-track turns on freshly groomed corduroy. If you spend most of your ski days on piste and want skis that reward proper technique with precise, arcing turns, you need a dedicated pair of carving skis. Our team has spent the past three seasons testing over two dozen … Read more

Finding the right board after you have moved past the beginner stage is one of the most important decisions you will make as a surfer. You know how to paddle, catch waves on your own, and ride down the line with some confidence. Now you need a board that keeps the stoke going while pushing … Read more

Finding the right pair of park skis can make or break your season in the terrain park. I have spent over three seasons testing different freestyle setups on everything from backyard rails to 60-foot booters, and I can tell you firsthand that not all park skis are created equal. The best park skis for terrain … Read more

Picking up surfing for the first time is equal parts exciting and intimidating. I remember staring at a wall of boards at my local surf shop, completely lost, wondering if I was about to drop hundreds of dollars on the wrong thing. If you are standing at that same crossroads, take a breath. You are … Read more