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SKI BUYING GUIDE | RACERS EDGE
Choosing the right ski involves considering several factors such as your skiing ability, skiing style, terrain preferences, and personal preferences. Here are some key considerations to help you make the right, informed decision when buying skis: Ski Type: Determine...
Here’s a few reasons why our workshop team love using the new MountainFLOW Eco Wax
Ski wax might be a small fish in a big frozen pond but it's a product that is quite literally in contact with nature and has long been a hot topic in ski circles. The use of substances applied to the base of wooden planks has been around since the 1700’s thanks to...
The Perfect Racers Edge Boot Fit: Here’s How We Do It
If you are keen on skiing you’ve most likely been there before… That anxious moment where you need to go and find that precious gem at your local ski shop… That piece of equipment that will make our break you day. That one piece of plastic that for some reasons seams...
How To: Combine Apparel Layers for Different Outdoor Activities
Layering is an important trick to master for your outdoor adventures! By learning how to properly layer, it will come in handy as it can make or break your time in the mountains. If you layer correctly, you can stay out for longer, thoroughly enjoy the day, and save...
The Atomic Backland makes its big return to Racers Edge!
After a 5-year break, our store will once again be graced with the Atomic Backland Ski! After discontinuing our favourite Backland 107 ski, Atomic have since brought back this coveted set up for slack country skiing and we couldn’t be more stoked! If the Backland was...
Win a Cardrona x TC lift pass worth $720: The do’s and don’ts of Easter ski sale!
Win a Cardrona x TC lift pass: The do’s and don’ts of Easter ski sale. Our famous Easter ski sale is back for another long weekend of low prices and giveaways! Doors open Thursday 6th April at 12pm but before the chaos begins we wanted to give you some of our top do’s...
Win a Free Pair of Lowa’s New Renegade Hiking Boots!
Win a free pair of Lowa’s Renegade hiking boots! Lowa is a special footwear brand for us as they never fail to impress with their design and intuitive technology. The Renegade boot from Lowa was made to revolutionise hiking, and embodies its name by remaining...
Cyclocross – A super fun winter sport for all! Here is why you should come and give it a go!
Cyclocross bike racing was first established in France in 1902, however, it is a relatively new sport to New Zealand. Racers Edge Sponsored Athlete, Kath Kelly, is the reigning women's champion for Otago in Cyclecross. Here's a few words from her on why this method of...
To boot or not to boot? | Hiking footwear blog
Boots or shoes? It’s the ultimate question every rambler asks themselves when purchasing a new pair of hiking footwear. In our experience, it’s all down to personal preference, but there’s definitely some different factors to consider like: the distance you’ll be...
Here’s the paddleboard you should be riding this summer!
Ever wondered why there are so many different paddleboard shapes and sizes? Maybe you’re not sure which SUP is the right fit for you? We're here to end the confusion with an rundown of the Aztron inflatable paddleboard range available at Racers Edge. Each board comes...