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Oakley MOD1 MIPS Helmet Review

Oakley MOD1 MIPS Helmet Review

I wasn’t much of a helmet skier, but a trip to Gulmarg pushed me to finally buy one. I went with the Oakley MOD1 MIPS, and it ended up being the first helmet I didn’t mind wearing all day.

Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 Ski Boot Review for Advanced Skiers

Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 Ski Boot Review for Advanced Skiers

I’ve been skiing in these after years of relying on rentals in Korea and Japan, and the difference was immediate. The Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 is a stiff, low-volume boot built for aggressive skiers who prefer a tight fit. Here’s how they’ve held up across different conditions, and what I’d do differently if I bought them again.