The Monster 88 possesses an unusual amalgam of attributes. In a genre where front rockers are standard and rear rocker nearly so, the Monster 88 has a sliver of early rise and a flat, square tail. Although the Monster 88 is the little brother in a small family of...
The Strong Instinct Ti is lightweight (1912g @ 170cm), strong (Graphene and Titanal sandwich its synthetic core), maneuverable (14.2m sidecut radius) and a terrific value (usually $599 with binding). It won’t meet the expectations of an aggressive expert, but that...
The Raw Instinct Ti Pro isn’t a step down from the Power Instinct Ti Pro, but a step to the side, towards the narrower end of the Frontside spectrum both inhabit. Its construction is identical to that used in the Power Instinct, but its smaller waistline tightens up...
Head has garnered an avalanche of well-earned accolades for its amazing Race and Technical skis, precipitating a rise in the brand’s fortunes at retail. Most of the athletes hoisting Head skis on a podium are also wearing Head Raptor boots, yet the magnificent Raptor...
The Raptor 140 RS and 120 RS are as close to World Cup race boots as anyone not wearing a start bib needs to own. Contact around the heel and ankle feels like a velvet vise before the boot is even buckled. Once cinched in with their low-profile Spineflex buckle...
