Extreme insider: what's it like to compete in an Extreme contest?

Article Abstract:

A former Pro Mogul Tour skier recounts several harrowing experiences from his first Big Mountain Extreme Tour race, at Bridger Bowl, MT, in Feb '97. He also profiles other competitors, and describes the emerging extreme/free style contest circuit.

Cover Story, Competitions, Freestyle skiing, Extreme sports, Bridger, Montana

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On the road with the rippin' ratpack ski test

Article Abstract:

Alpine purists who live and ski legendary terrain such as Vail, including Dirk Johnson and Kurt Fehrenbach, and Mikey Hilb of Winter Park, test advanced experimental gear: narrow extreme cut skis, wide super-sidecut, and plump powder skis.

Product introduction, Sporting goods industry, Ski equipment industry, Downhill skiing

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Park rangers

Article Abstract:

Ski boards are minis-skis that give good control on bumps and perform well in tricks in a terrain park. Trick skis are longer and feel more like skis than skates. Two trick ski models and nine ski boards are assessed.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, K2 Poacher (Skis), Rossignol Vert (Skis), Line Skiboard (Skis), Salomon Snowblade (Skis), Groove Freestyle (Skis), Canon Boxter (Skis), Canon Heritage (Skis), Atomic Maxi Carvx (Skis), Microski (Skis), Kneissl Big Foot (Skis), Dynastar Twin (Skis)

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