By Steve Woodfield The winter ski season is just a few months away for the Northern hemisphere. If you're in the market of a pair of used skis, shop online with your ReShip.com account for all of the best deals. Not exactly sure what to look for in a pair of used skis? Here are some tips: Skis Don't Go Bad Structurally Skis aren't two strips of wood that are going to warp and become unusable. The makeup of modern…
By Steve Woodfield With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be considering using your ReShip.com account to find great deals on holiday decorations. Which ever holiday you celebrate, we've compiled a list of tips for decorating your home just in time for the busy party and hosting season: 1. Stay with one theme and style for your holiday decorating. It makes shopping for decor easier and makes your space feel professionally finished. 2. Let your nose know it’s the holiday season.…
By Steve Woodfield In our fourth and final installment in the best winter gear of 2013, we're looking at probably your most important piece of equipment - a good multi-use jacket. From wool-insulated workout wear to the hardest hard shell we’ve ever seen, this year’s backcountry jackets are an eclectic crop. Material upgrades and smart design leaps have made outerwear a locus of innovation. (Molecular-level polymer coating, anyone?) But enough lab-speak. In a storm, a shell is your second skin and your…
By Steve Woodfield In our third installment of the best winter gear of 2013, we're looking at snowshoes. Traction, bindings, and weight—these are the biggest differentiators. Let’s start with traction. For steep, icy, or rocky terrain, go aggressive with as many underfoot claws in as many locations as you can get, as well as a heel lifter to save your calves on steep climbs. If flat or gently rolling terrain is more your style, lower-profile teeth are all you need—huge claws underfoot…
By Steve Woodfield In our second installment of the best winter gear of 2013, we're looking at alpine skis. Those lift-line elitists snickering at your old traditionally shaped skis could use some manners, but they’ve got a point: the new rockered shapes make skiing more fun. Which ones should you buy? There are two schools of thought. One, invest in a quiver. If you already have a modern set of day-to-day frontside or all-mountain skis with some life left in them, pay…
By Steve Woodfield With winter on the way, now is a great time to use your ReShip.com address to find a great deal on the best winter gear of year. Today we'll begin an on-going series discussing the top equipment for enjoying the snowy months with five of the best snowboards released this year. Historically, snowboard manufacturers produced boards in specific categories—freestyle, all-terrain, freeride, powder, and so on. Of course, most of us can’t afford a complete quiver, so we’re seeing…
