Henry

When the water drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, a standard wetsuit just does not cut it anymore. I have spent the last three winters testing thick hooded wetsuits along the Northern California and Oregon coasts, where water temps regularly sit in the low 40s. After logging hundreds of hours in freezing conditions, I can tell … Read more

If you have ever paddled out in January water and felt your hands turn into frozen claws, you already know why finding the best surf gloves for winter matters so much. I have spent the last three winters testing neoprene gloves in water ranging from 38 to 58 degrees, from New England shore breaks to … Read more

Winter open water swimming is not for the faint of heart, but the right wetsuit changes everything. When water temperatures drop below 15 degrees Celsius, a quality thermal wetsuit becomes the difference between a refreshing 45-minute swim and a dangerous 10-minute shiver fest. I have spent the last three winters testing cold water swimming gear … Read more

Metal runner sleds have become essential training equipment for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and home gym owners looking to build explosive power and conditioning. Unlike traditional winter sleds, these fitness training sleds feature robust steel construction designed for pushing, pulling, and dragging exercises across various surfaces. Whether you’re training on turf, grass, or concrete, the right … Read more

I still remember the first time I flew down a steep neighborhood hill on a sled with actual steering control. No more careening into bushes or praying I would stop before the creek. That day changed how I think about winter gear forever. Our team has spent months testing, researching, and comparing the best steerable … Read more

Watching your child wobble on skates for the first time is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. I have been there, standing at the edge of a roller rink with my heart in my throat while my four-year-old took those first shaky strides. Finding the best learn to skate packages for kids changed everything for our … Read more

If you have ever watched someone glide down a snowy hill on what looks like a skateboard without wheels, you have seen snow skating in action. Finding the best snow skates for beginners opens up an entirely new way to enjoy winter without the steep learning curve of traditional skiing or the heavy gear of … Read more

When my daughter first stepped onto the ice at age three, she grabbed my hand so tight I thought she would break my fingers. That moment sent me on a mission to find the best skating aids for kids learning to skate — and after testing 12 different models over three months with children ages … Read more

Finding the best mountain boards for snow used to mean spending hours comparing specs across a dozen websites, only to second-guess every choice. I have been there, standing in a gear shop wondering why there are so many deck shapes, wheel sizes, and binding styles for what should be a simple decision. That confusion is … Read more

Finding the best recreational ice skates for wide feet changes everything about your time on the rink. If you have ever squeezed into rental skates and felt your arches scream after ten minutes, you already know why width matters more than almost any other spec. Our team spent weeks comparing 12 of the most popular … Read more