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100 days is the true test of wear and tear on snowboard gear. It determines whether a company builds gear for the 100 day rider or builds gear for the average snowday rider. Over the past couple years, only a couple products have made the 100 day test. After 100 days, they get the perspectives [...]

Last summer I purchased a new pair of 08-09 Vans Veil to be my main snowboard boot this winter and they just recently surpassed the 100th day on snow which means they get 100 day perspective to see how well they’ve held up through countless days on snow riding.  Most snowboard companies make products that [...]

In December last year I had to buy snowboard pants at the last minute since my older 686 pants were ripped up in the pant legs (I warrantied them soon after). I picked up the 686 Smarty Complete 2.5 Ply Snowboard Pants. They are the men’s snowboard pants, I prefer baggy pants and after trying [...]

The 2nd item in my collection of gear that has hit 100 days is my Vans Omni Focus boots. I purchased the boots (which are rep sample boots) off ebay in the fall of 2006. Since then they’ve been my main snowboard boots. I was surprised that these boots lasted 2 seasons for me, easily [...]

Last September I bought 07-08 Rome Madisons. Over 100 on snow days later, I finished the season on the Rome Madisons. Most snowboard companies make products that last for the average rider…giving about 30-50 days on snow. Rome Snowboards came out of the woodwork in 2002 debuting products that are meant for the 100 day [...]