Our team is always interested in trying out the latest and greatest ski and snowboarding equipment and whenever we get the chance, we try post an in depth account of our experience. The internet can be a great resource for skiers and snowboarders to share information and help each other to get the most out of their time on the mountain. We love testing out any ski and snowboard gear we come across from top brands like Black Diamond, Burton, GoPro, and Nixon. Finding the right ski and snowboarding gear for your skill level and riding preference can be a challenge and it’s our goal to help you pick the best ski and snowboard gear and point you in the direction.
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Best Action Cameras
If it’s not on video, did it ever happen? Today, you can’t go anywhere or do anything on the mountain unless there’s proof of your epic (or maybe not so epic) ride. Whether its filming you and your friends running laps at the park or filming your kids during a family vacation on slopes, it’s always good to have a solid Action Camera to record every memory to share with your friends, family, or the world.
Here are some of the Best Action Cameras we think are out on the market today:
GoPro does it again with the Gopro HERO5 Black. The HERO5 Black is the most powerful and easy-to-use GoPro ever, thanks to its 4K video, voice control, one-button simplicity, touch display and waterproof design.
Smooth stabilized video, crystal-clear sound and expert quality photo captures combined with GPS makes HERO5 Black simply the best GoPro. And when it’s time to edit and share, HERO5 Black automatically uploads footage to your GoPro Plus cloud account to provide easy access on your phone. Then, you can create amazing videos automatically with Quik, the GoPro editing app.
| Advanced Features: | What’s included: |
|---|---|
| 4K Video | HERO5 Black Camera |
| 12 MegaPixel Photos RAW + WDR Photos | The Frame (HERO5 Black) |
| Exposure Control | Curved + Flat Adhesive Mount |
| Stereo Audio | Mounting Buckle |
| GPS Location Tagging | USB-C Cable |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Enabled | Rechargeable Battery (HERO5 Black) |
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The GoPro Hero5 Session is a similar, yet much more compact version of the GoPro Hero5. Neither are particularly large or heavy, but the Session comes in at 1.49in x 1.49in x 1.42in and 2.6oz while the Hero5 comes in at 2.4in x 1.7in x 0.9in and 4.2oz. This shouldn’t make too much of a difference for the casual user, but the advanced user may need the smaller Session when it comes to wind resistance.
In terms of video, the Hero5 Session won’t have all the features and flexibility as the Hero5, but they both share the same top resolution of 4k video at 30 fps.
| Advanced Features: | What’s included: |
|---|---|
| 4K Video | HERO5 Session Camera |
| 10 MegaPixel Photos RAW + WDR Photos | Standard Frame |
| Exposure Control | Curved + Flat Adhesive Mount |
| Stereo Audio | Mounting Buckle |
| GPS Location Tagging | USB-C Cable |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Enabled | |
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Get amazing footage with an ultra HD action camera that matches your active lifestyle. This compact, lightweight, waterproof camera is easy to use, and the VIRB Ultra 30 captures 4K/30fps video with features G-Metrix™ technology, which adds to the experience by letting you overlay gauges and graphs with action data. Built-in image stabilization creates for crisp, steady footage.
The touchscreen display and high-sensitivity microphone are fully functional through the waterproof case. With one touch, you can even live-stream on YouTube® (in HD!) to share your footage with the world. Voice control also lets you start and stop recording or take a picture with a simple spoken command while you’re busy riding.
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Prove yourself with the new Sony HD Action Cam. Whether you’re shredding waves, tearing up mountains, or just enjoying the open road, Action Cam HDR-AS200V will be there to capture every second. And with superior Full HD image quality, you and friends can relive every adventure over and over with you-are-here realism. The Sony AS200V Action Camera is ready to take you to the next level.
| Features: | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | 170° ultra-wide ZEISS Tessar Lens |
| Sensor Type | 1/2.3-inch Exmore R CMOS sensor |
| Waterproof | Up to 16.4 Feet with SPK-AS2 Case |
| Dustproof | with SPK-AS2 Case |
| Shockproof | with SPK-AS2 Case |
| Input + Output | Composite Video out| memory card slot | Micro HDMI output | Multi/Micro USB terminal | Stereo minijack |
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Best Bluetooth Audio Headsets
Sometimes riding down the hill with no music on allows you to take in all that the mountain has to offer you. But you’re not here for that. You want to blast some music through your ears to make that line you just took a little more epic. Those jumps, that rail, that mogul, or even just a simple ride down some groomed runs, music can make your riding infinitely better. And rather risk losing your bluetooth earbuds after you take a spill, it’s better to listen to music with some integrated helmet headphones that goes well with some of the best ski and snowboard helmets we mentioned on the site.
- 40Mm drivers for clear Bluetooth Wireless Audio
- 10 hours of playtime | 280 hours on standby | Infinite Hours while wired.
- Wireless Range: 32 Feet
- Odt walkie-talkie app provides push-to-talk communication
- Two-Button controls adjust volume, change tracks, play, pause, take calls and use Siri (voice control) through the built-in microphone
- IP45 Sweat/Water Resistant | Functional in extreme cold weather (-20°C/-4°F)
- Includes: USB Charging Cable | 3.5 to Micro-USB Converter | 3.5 Audio Control Cable | Carry Pouch
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- Bluetooth® 3.0 Snowtalk speakers can take phone calls or listen to and share music with your buddies.
- Enjoy conversations over four-way intercom capability that works over a 700-meter (760 yards) range
- Advanced Noise Control™ – Snowtalk delivers crystal-clear, natural sound that gets an automatic boost in noisy environments and cuts down on background noise for both incoming and outgoing audio.
- Two ski glove-friendly buttons that controls all functions.
- 6 hours of talk time and 6 days of stand-by time should give you plenty of use on the mountain.
- Fits all ski and snowboard helmets with audio pockets.
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- Multi Point Bluetooth Device Connectivity, connect to multiple Bluetooth enabled devices simultaneously, such as smartphones, music players, and GPS.
- Full-duplex private intercom for up to 4 people at a range of 500m (0.32mi).
- Advanced Beamforming technology allows the discreet dual-microphones to capture and extract specific sounds, virtually eliminating all background noise.
- Hi-definition speakers feature a built-in microphone, eliminating the obstruction of a boom mic.
- Exclusive concealed dual-microphone array delivers exceptional voice clarity.
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Best Camera Drones
Want to step it up a notch when it comes to video? Time to look into purchasing a camera drone. If you want your videos to look more professional you’ll need a solid camera drone to film the expansive vistas and epic trips you’ll take on the mountain. Some ski resorts have different rules about being able to film inside resort boundaries with a camera drone, but you’ll get more freedom if you head out in the back country. You can head over to our friends at www.tech-headz.com to see an in-depth look to what are some of the best camera drones out there.
Here at www.powderheadz.com, we’ll just skim over what we think are some of the Best Camera Drones on the market today:
The DJI Phantom 4 Drone is a nice update from the DJI Phantom 3 Drone. It has 3 new, important features for any action sports videographer: Obstacle Avoidance will help you avoid trees, TapFly allows the user to see what the drone’s camera is seeing through a smartphone, and Active Track allows you to select a target for the drone to track and follow.
| Camera Resolution | 20MP |
|---|---|
| Video Resolution | 4K at 30 FPS, 1080p at 120 FPS |
| Flight Time | 28 minutes |
| Max Speed | 45mph |
| Weight | 8.2lbs |
| Dimensions | 12.8×8.66×14.96 inches |
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The DJI Mavic Pro Camera Drone is the smaller cousin to the DJI Phantom series and is extremely portable. At around one-and-a-half pounds, the drone packs a high quality punch with 4K video at 30 FPS while still being able to be stuffed into a backpack. It’s great for those who ride solo from time to time cause their friends can’t keep up.
| Camera Resolution | 12MP |
|---|---|
| Video Resolution | 4K at 30FPS |
| Flight Time | 27 minutes |
| Max Speed | 40mph |
| Weight | 1.6lbs |
| Dimensions | 11.4×7.1×9.4 inches |
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The Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Drone is an excellent alternative to the DJI Drone Series. It’s a stable drone with 6 rotors instead of 4 and comes with a 360-degree rotating 4k camera and retractable landing gears. It also comes with it’s own controller and obstacle avoidance just in case your careless around the trees.
| Camera Resolution | 12MP |
|---|---|
| Video Resolution | 4k at 30 FPS |
| Flight Time | 19 minutes |
| Max Speed | 43mph |
| Weight | 12lbs |
| Dimensions | 21x17x12.5 inches |
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Best Portable Chargers
Ever want to take a picture of that gorgeous panorama while you’re out riding on the mountain but all of a sudden your phone dies on you. Maybe you want to listen to the perfect song and need to fast foward a few tracks to get to it but you can’t. Or you get separated from your friends and need to send a quick text to them to say you’ll meet them at the lift. More often than not, it just means your phone is too cold and the battery can’t hold a charge. And one of the best ways to get that charge back is to carry a portable battery pack. Portable Chargers are small enough to fit in your pocket and can usually charge your smartphone quick enough to get you that pic, song, or text. If you plan on spending a long day on the mountain, these can be a life saver for those dependent on their phones.
- Capacity | 10000mAh
- Outputs | 5-9V 2A, 9-12V 1.5A
- USB Charging Ports | 1
- Size | 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.9in
- Weight | 195g/6.9oz
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- Capacity | 30000mAh
- Outputs | 1 QC (12V/9V) | 5V/2A | 3 1A
- USB Charging Ports | 5
- Size | 7.1 x 3.6 x 1.3in
- Weight | 567g/20oz
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- Capacity | 10000mAh
- Outputs | 2.4A and 1.0A output
- USB Charging Ports | 2
- Size | 5.4 x 2.9 x 0.51in
- Weight | 259g/9.1oz
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Other Stuff
Strapins are pretty self-explanatory. They’re velcro-based straps that act like swiss army knife for you boots. They provide even pressure and support distribution, increase response by reducing gaps and heel lift, keep your boots tight throughout the day, and in an emergency, help repair either your bindings or your boots if they happen to break while you’re riding. These are one of those items that you don’t think you’ll need until you actually use them. Then you’ll wonder how you kept riding without them.
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This is our current list for the Best Ski and Snowboarding Gear of the 2022-2023 Season. However, there are tons more Ski and Snowboard Gear out there and we will be updating this list often with the most current information. Think we missed some gear and that there’s something that deserves a spot on the Best Ski and Snowboarding Gear List? Let us know! E-mail us at info (at) powderheadz.com.
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