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U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008 |
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2010 |
Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009 |
Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2007 |
Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2005 |
Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall. |
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008 |
K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011 |
Marker Volkl USA and Kastle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2006 |
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC August 13, 2008 |
Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure The t-nuts that attached the buckles to the straps on the snowboard's bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2010 |
Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005 |
Flow International Recall of Snowboard Bindings The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break. |
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2005 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled, non-skiing position causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior to skiing and thus unsuitable for use. |
U.S. CPSC February 5, 2003 |
Trak Inc. Recall of Snowshoe Bindings Screws and other hardware used to keep the bindings intact are too short, causing the binding to separate from the shoe. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007 |
Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
Outside November 2007 |
Marker Duke AT Ski Binding The new Marker Duke binding changes everything, using a flat plastic plate to keep the boot on the ski and maximize carving leverage. |
U.S. CPSC July 21, 2011 |
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard The helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration, posing a head injury hazard. |
Outside January 2009 Sam Moulton |
Freedom of the Hills Black Diamond Factor Ski Boot for skiing and hiking |
Outside November 2007 Gordy Megroz |
Fast and Steady We choose this year's six best new skis for carving, all-mountain, and powder. |
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011 |
Snow Bikes Recalled by Tech 4 Kids Due to Fall Hazard The front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop suddenly and posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
Outside November 2006 Keyes & Michelson |
Heel in the Sky The biggest development for the telemark set since the beard trimmer is the debut this season of high-performance pivot bindings. |
Adventure Constance Chen |
Preseason Ski Exercises: Best in Ski Your no-frills formula for a more productive season on the slopes. |
Outside January 2003 Christopher Solomon |
Rando Revolution Drawn to the backcountry? With the new wave of alpine touring gear, freedom is just beyond the ropes. |
Wired October 2000 Andrew Tilin |
Downwardly Mobile Multiflex ski boots, visco-elastic bindings, subzero datagloves - gearing up for winter's new vertical reality... |
High on Adventure February 2008 Larry Turner |
Lake Tahoe Winter The Blue Jewel of California is a white, blue and green jewel in the winter months with 15 alpine ski resorts. |
Outside November 2006 Gordy Megroz |
Point and Shoot From Alaskan powder to New England ice, these skis will make you better. |
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 Rich Duprey |
K2 Offers Mixed Bag Sporting goods manufacturer reports rising sales on strength of winter sports products. Investors, take note. |
Outside November 2008 Marc Peruzzi |
The 15 Best Ski Resorts in North America. Period After years of diligent research, the author ranks the continent's top ski resorts. |
AskMen.com |
Red Bull Urban Forest Video What do you get when you cross urban freestyle skiing and a quaint, sleepy ski resort? |
Outside December 2006 Sam Moulton |
If You Build It, They Will Protest Matthew Godfrey, the 36-year-old mayor of Ogden, Utah, wants to transform his town into the business center of the winter-sports universe. His biggest obstacle? Ogden, Utah. |
Nursing November 2009 Laskowski-Jones & Jones |
Winter emergencies: Managing ski and snowboard injuries This article provides an overview of ski- and snowboard-related trauma, describes injury management considerations in the field, and offers advice for snow sport injury prevention and safety. |
Adventure November 2005 Lindsay Yaw |
Ski Like Bode Miller: Preseason Workout With just a few weeks 'till snow season, let Bode Miller's coach get you into the best ski shape of your life. |
AskMen.com December 20, 2000 Karin Eldor |
Men's Ski & Snowboarding Wear From going up chairlifts to lounging with a cup of hot chocolate after a great run, it's important to look your very best, and of course, stay as warm as possible... |
Outside October 2008 Sam Moulton |
Are Your Ready for Ski Season? You'd better be: You just paid $87 for your lift ticket. Follow our preseason fitness plan and make last year's halfhearted half-days a distant memory. |
Outside January 2010 Ryan Krogh |
A Brief History Of Bode Miller The good, bad, and totally wrecked moments in the life of America's most decorated skier. |
The Motley Fool June 27, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Overstock: All About the Snow The popular e-retailer scoops up an online travel outfit specializing in ski vacations. Is this good news for investors? |
High on Adventure February 2005 Lee Juillerat |
Peeking Out at Apex Downhill and cross country skiing in remote British Columbia. |