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Category · 12 articles · Last filed 08 Apr 2026

Outerwear,layered honestly.

The four-layer system that beats a €800 shell. Merino, fleece, puffy, shell — what matters, what's marketing.

Best snowboard shells of 2026
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Best-of · Shells

Best snowboard shells of 2026

Breathability, durability, cut, features. Seven shells tested in resort and in sidecountry over a full winter.

08 Apr 2026·11 min read
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  1. Best snowboard bibs of 2026
    Best-of · Bibs

    Best snowboard bibs of 2026

    Why bibs beat trousers once you've ridden them — and which five are worth the upgrade.

    28 Mar 2026·9 min read
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