Buying a set of skis, a snowboard, surf or outdoor gear? Need a helping hand to make sense of the huge range of products available? Then you've come to the right place. Our buy guides take you through the styles we stock and the tech that goes into them, helping you to find the size and spec that you need in no time.
SKI HARDWARE
- Ski Buying Guide
- Ski Size Guide
- Ski Boot Buying Guide
- Ski Bindings Buying Guide
- Black Crows 2019 Range Rundown
SNOWBOARD HARDWARE
- Snowboard Buying Guide
- Snowboard Size Guide
- Snowboard Boot Buying Guide
- Snowboard Binding Buying Guide
SNOW OUTERWEAR, APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
- Snow Clothing Buying Guide
- Snow Gloves and Mittens Buying Guide
- Snow Helmets Buying Guide
- Oakley Goggle Lens Buying Guide
- Oakley Flight Deck vs Oakley Flight Deck XM
- Anon Goggle Lens Guide
- Dragon Goggles Lens Buying Guide
BACKCOUNTRY TOURING AND MOUNTAIN SAFETY
OUTDOOR
- Clothing Layering Buying Guide
- Sleeping Bag Buying Guide
- Camping Mat Buying Guide
- Therm-a-rest Buying Guide
- Tent Buying Guide
- Backpack Buying Guide
SURF
- Wakeboard Buying Guide
- Wetsuit Buying Guide
- Patagonia Yulex Wetsuit Buying Guide
- Surf Fins Buying Guide
APPAREL
SKI HARDWARE
SKI BUYING GUIDE
We'll cut through the jargon and show you the different styles, what they're best at, and which you need.
SKI SIZE GUIDE
Your style of riding, ability level and the type of ski all have an influence on the size you should buy, but let our size guide point you in the right direction.
SKI BOOT BUYING GUIDE
A comfortable pair of boots can be the difference between your best and worst days on the hill - let us help you make the right choice.
SKI BINDINGS BUYING GUIDE
Find the balance between performance and safety with our ski binding guide.
BLACK CROWS 2019 RANGE RUNDOWN
Take a look at our overview of the Black Crows 2018/19 ski range to compare and contrast and find the right ski for you.
SNOWBOARD HARDWARE
SNOWBOARD BUYING GUIDE
Do you know your freeride from your freestyle? Your camber from your sidecut? Allow us to guide you through.
SNOWBOARD SIZE GUIDE
There's a lot of personal preference involved, but we can help you to narrow down the huge range of sizes available.
SNOWBOARD BOOT BUYING GUIDE
Buying boots online can be a tricky business - let us show you what to look out for.
SNOWBOARD BINDING BUYING GUIDE
They're all the same, right? Wrong! A good set of bindings is key to getting your set-up just right.
SNOW OUTERWEAR, APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
SNOW CLOTHING BUYING GUIDE
Find out about the different types of outerwear available and how to build up a system of layers that'll keep you comfortable in all conditions.
SNOW GLOVES AND MITTENS BUYING GUIDE
Get the lowdown on ski and snowboard gloves and mittens, the different styles available and what to look for when choosing a pair.
SNOW HELMETS BUYING GUIDE
Find out how to keep that brain safe with our helmet guide. Everything you need to know to get the right size, fit and features.
OAKLEY GOGGLE LENS BUYING GUIDE
Oakley make some of the best goggles in the business, with a huge range of replacement lenses for all conditions. Find the best one for you.
OAKLEY FLIGHT DECK VS OAKLEY FLIGHT DECK XM
What's the difference between the Oakley Flight Deck and the XM? We run you through the key points to consider.
ANON GOGGLE LENS GUIDE
Burton offshoot Anon offer some of the coolest looking and best performing goggles and lenses out there. We've put together a handy guide to help explain the range so you can make the right choice.
DRAGON GOGGLES LENS BUYING GUIDE
Dragon Alliance have been producing high-quality optics since 1993. Check out their 2018/19 range for some seriously good goggles.
BACKCOUNTRY TOURING AND MOUNTAIN SAFETY
Avalanche Safety Gear Buying Guide
If you're leaving the piste, let alone the resort, then you could be in danger of avalanche. Find out about the gear you need to keep you and your buddies safe.
CLIMBING SKINS BUYING GUIDE
Want to know what to look out for when buying a pair of ski or splitboard climbing skins, and how to care for them? Check out our guide.
OUTDOOR
CLOTHING LAYERING BUYING GUIDE
Getting dressed is a lot like baking a cake. Kit up with the right layers and stay warm when it's cold, and cool when it's not.
SLEEPING BAG BUYING GUIDE
What’s the best sleeping bag for you? There’s a lot to consider when you’re buying a slumber satchel, so jump into our buying guide and make sure you’re comfy on your next camp out.
CAMPING MAT BUYING GUIDE
Useful info on what to look for when choosing a new sleeping pad or camping mat, including an explaination of R-values and insulation.
THERM-A-REST BUYING GUIDE
If you're looking for a new camping pad or sleeping mat, Therm-a-rest could provide the ideal choice. Find out what to look for with our handy guide.
TENT BUYING GUIDE
Not sure which is the right tent for your outdoor adventure? Read through our handy tent buying guide.
BACKPACK BUYING GUIDE
Not sure which backpack is right for your trip? We'll give you a rundown of things to consider so you can make an educated choice.
SURF
WAKEBOARD BUYING GUIDE
We take a look through the wakeboard basics - from cable park wakeboards to boat boards and onto wakeboard bindings and boots.
WETSUIT BUYING GUIDE
Check out our rundown of all things wetsuits.
PATAGONIA YULEX WETSUIT BUYING GUIDE
The ins and outs of Patagonia's eco-conscious Yulex Wetsuits
SURF FINS BUYING GUIDE
Don't know your Futures from your FCS? Need help deciding on the set-up and fins for you? No worries. Have a read through our fin buying guide.
APPAREL
STANCE SOCKS BUYING GUIDE
Don't know your Trek from your Training? We guide you through the wonderful world of Stance socks.
