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Keen Mt. Airy 3/4 Crew Lite Sox Off-Road Socks Review
09.11.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Socks are socks are socks, right? I've heard that one before. Yeah, if you don't truly care about how your shoes fit or how well your feet breathe, then socks ARE socks. But, if you want your feet to enjoy the bike ride, trail run or hiking trip, then socks aren't just socks. In recent years, the mixture of both synthetic and natural materials has proven to be a goldmine for sock manufacturers. New and old materials alike are being brought to life in the form of more comfortable, more supportive, longer-lasting and better fitting sock designs. I've recently had the ...
Bluehouse Skis Announces Pre-season Pricing
09.10.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Local ski manufacturer, Bluehouse Skis, has been hard at work in the offseason honing their new ski designs and tweaking the existing ones. A lineup that consisted of just two skis last season (District and MR) is doubling in size to four (District, MR, Shoots and Maven). Utilizing their lightweight, snappy and durable bamboo cores and traditional construction, Bluehouse skis are solid performers for much less coin than the big boys. AND... you get the joy of buying from a local company that's run by a dedicated crew of skiers. Heck, if they do what they did last year, you just ...
DaKine Ventilator Mountain Bike Gloves Review
09.09.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

It's been quite some time since I've ridden anything other than full-finger gloves while mountain biking. With tipovers and high-speed crashes always an option, or just the occasional necessary bushwack, full-finger gloves are an absolute necessity. The only problem is heat. In the summertime when riding temps can hover around 100 degrees here in Utah, it's never fun having on a pair of sweatbags for gloves. There are some options for summer-specific gloves with proper ventilation and lightweight materials. I've been riding the DaKine Ventilator gloves all summer long and I'll give you the lowdown on the good and bad with ...
Turner to use DW-Link Suspension Design for 2009
09.08.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 2 Comments

With Iron Horse's license of Dave Weagle's famed DW-Link suspension design coming to an end at the end of this year, rumors have been flying as to who will pick up the torch and run with it. Aside from Iron Horse, no other manufacturer was producing the full gamut of bikes (from XC to DH) utilizing the DW-Link. Rumors have been flying around the Internet since Spring and at least one answer to the mystery has come forth. Turner Bikes has adopted the DW-Link suspension design whole-heartedly for their entire 2009 product lineup. Some saw it coming, but to many, this ...
Smith Prophet Interlock Sunglasses Review
09.07.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 1 Comment

Sunglasses are some of the most essential pieces of equipment for outdoor activities--especially here in Utah with the high-altitude sun that relentlessly beats down on you from above. That type of exposure can cause serious damage to your peepers if you don't take care of them. But, sunglasses not only serve to block glare and protect your eyes from dangerous UV rays, they can block the wind and protect your eyes from dirt, bugs or tree branches. Even better are the sunglasses with swappable lens options for even more versatility. Not only are the Smith Prophet sunglasses going to protect your ...
What do Your Ski’s Topsheets Say About You?
09.06.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 7 Comments

Over the years, I've seen plenty of topsheets. From ultra-bright neon to Megadeath-esque to plain-Jane. Some topsheets have long-lasting, classic designs, while others sported a one-and-done, "what the heck were they thinking?" motif. This year, as I've thumbed through the Powder Buyer's Guide and racked my brain on all the skis I've seen in press releases or at tradeshows, I can't help but think that some of the designs try to make some sort of polarizing statement or come off as "hey look at me, I'm the sickest sick sick skier in the world bro brah." I'm not sure I'm down ...
Hand Cut Ski Film Tour from Sweetgrass Productions
09.05.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 1 Comment

Since the fall of 2000, we here at FeedTheHabit have promoted the latest film from Teton Gravity Research. We have had tons of fun doing so and loved seeing the stoke in your faces as we've watched the new films with big lines and big-name talent all in world-class locations with huge budgets. But, even though we've loved doing TGR, we've sought out other, more soulful films over the years and have found them to speak more to us than blaring hip-hop and crazier-than-life lines in remote locations. One such film is Immersion and in the mountain bike world, The Collective ...
Zoic Emphatic Mountain Bike Jersey Review
09.02.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Sometimes roadie clothing is a bit much on the trail. There's something about a super-tight top and bottom while riding singletrack that seems a bit stuffy. I know it's efficient and typically much cooler since all you've got a a little bit of lycra between you and your birthday suit. Well, believe it or not, sometimes mountain bikers crash. And, if you're wearing that next-to-nothing lycra on the trail, that hip-check can reveal more than you bargained for. That said... I've got nothing against the lycra-clad crowd on the trails, but I simply prefer something a little more 7-Eleven-friendly and something ...
Atomic Snoop Daddy Switches Things Up for 2008/2009 Season
08.29.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

With a slew of hot skis in Atomic's ski lineup, one of the newest members of the line gets a complete makeover for 2008/2009. The Snoop Daddy, when introduced two seasons ago, was considered relatively fat for a do-it-all ski. Since that time, waist widths have expanded considerably, thus leaving the Snoop in the dust. Add on top of that all the twin-tips in this category and it further limited the draw of the Snoop Daddy. So, for this year, Atomic essentially went back to the drawing board and is releasing an entirely-new Snoop Daddy with more girth, a laminated wood ...
2009 Rocky Mountain Altitude: Horst Link or Not?
08.28.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 7 Comments

Some interesting things have happened over the years as suspension designers have tried to thread the needle between their designs and patented suspension platforms. Tweaking pivot points here or extending rocker arms here then moving the pivot point just so can make the difference between paying up to Specialized (Horst Link) or Dave Wiegle (DW-Link) or not paying any royalties at all. The most prevalent of these copycats comes with the Horst Link design, a patent originally owned by Horst Leitner, but subsequently sold to Specialized. Filed in 1994, the Horst Link is still considered as one of the best overall ...

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