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Off-Road

The Different Types of Four-Wheelers: A Helpful Guide

Over 1.2 million Americans own an ATV, a number that will only grow. The market rebounded in 2023 and is expected to gain ground over the next eight years as more drivers abandon paved roads for al...
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Motorcycle

Is Lane Splitting Legal? A Guide to Legal Lane Splitting

If you like to weave through traffic on your motorcycle, you’re probably a fan of what’s known as lane splitting, which means riding on the white line instead of the middle of a lane. Also called l...
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Outdoor

Ski Slope Ratings Explained

Every piste ski slope is rated by experience and difficulty. You can try runs designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers at any significant park, but what do these rankings mean, and h...
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Off-Road

How Fast Do Snowmobiles Go?

Snowmobiles have powerful engines that can travel faster than most cars drive on the road. Peak speeds vary by snowmobile type, engine size, make and model, vehicle condition and terrain. You can r...
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Motorcycle

Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire? When to Replace your Helmet

You should always make sure you have a reliable safety helmet when riding a motorcycle, but these products don’t last forever. Helmets can degrade over time due to various causes from the weather t...
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Motorcycle

Full-Face vs. Half-Face Helmet: What's the Difference?

Wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces your risk of injury by 88 percent. The law requires you to buckle up on every ride, but it doesn’t stipulate what kind of helmet you should wear. You can wear a ...
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Off-Road

A Beginner's Guide to UTV Rock Crawling

Bulbous rock formations and carefully balanced climbs can easily be surmounted with well-equipped utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The average off-roader is designed to navigate uneven terrain, but...
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Outdoor

A Guide to Off-Piste Skiing

When experienced skiers need a challenge, they head off-piste. Skiing on untouched snow lets you explore natural areas beyond what you’d find at a traditional park or resort. Instead of racing down...
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Off-Road

What to Wear ATV Trail Riding

ATV trail riding means getting down and dirty, exploring the backcountry and indulging your curiosity about where that one weird trail goes, making any ATV tour an exciting activity for first-time ...
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Motorcycle

The Three Best Motorcycle Trips in Australia

Welcome to the “Land Down Under,” home of the Outback, where you can explore open ranges, steep peaks and the surrounding coastline all in a day’s ride. From rugged off-roading to wildlife crossing...
RISER Update - Explore Your Statistics Like Never Before

RISER Update - Explore Your Statistics Like Never Before

We're thrilled to introduce our latest update, designed to elevate your motorcycle riding experience with cutting-edge features that offer deeper insights into your rides. This update focuses on en...
The Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Safety Gear
Motorcycle

The Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Safety Gear

It’s safe to say that riding a motorcycle with no helmet in sweatpants, a hoodie, and sandals is typically not recommended. Ultimately, it’s a personal choice whether to ride with any piece of moto...
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Outdoor

How to Snowboard in Powder

Snowboarders dream of leaving their mark on a mountain of freshly fallen snow. Some travel thousands of miles worldwide chasing those puffy ice crystals collectively known as powder. However, ridin...
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Outdoor

What to Wear Skiing and Snowboarding

U.S. skiing and snowboarding participation rates in 2023 were the highest recorded in over a decade. Millions of people of all ages are hitting the slopes for the first time. If you’re new to winte...
How to Connect Your Insta360 ACE PRO to PACKTALK EDGE: A Simple Guide
Motorcycle

How to Connect Your Insta360 ACE PRO to PACKTALK EDGE: A Simple Guide

If you're looking to capture your ride with the Insta360 ACE PRO while using your PACKTALK PRO, PACKTALK EDGE or PACKTALK NEO, you're in luck! Pairing these devices is straightforward and allows yo...
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Off-Road

Are Side-by-Sides Street Legal?

Side-by-side off-road vehicles make for the ultimate two-person adventure. You and your friend or significant other can explore deep into the mountains, cruise up and down the beach and take privat...
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Outdoor

How to Carve When Skiing

Carving is the parallel parking of turning on skis. It’s a fluid, radiant motion that lights up the track and brings the audience to its heels. The pros seamlessly weave S-shaped spirals around hil...
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Outdoor

How to Ski Moguls: 5 Expert Tips

For ski enthusiasts, nothing stirs both excitement and dread like moguls, the potholes of winter sports. They make for some of the trickiest terrain for downhill skiers and have become the centerpi...
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Off-Road

Understanding ATV Tire Pressure

ATV tires conquer all types of terrain — from soft sand and dirt to gravel roads and steep rock formations — using nothing but air. The amount of oxygen between the rubber sidewalls affects perform...
New RISER Update: Groups, Updated Roadbook, GPX Export
Motorcycle

New RISER Update: Groups, Updated Roadbook, GPX Export

We're shifting into the next gear and have some exciting updates for you in the app!
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Off-Road

What Are Portals on a Side-by-Side?

Visit any ATV or off-road course, and you’ll see a range of tire sizes and riding heights, with some four-wheelers looming over the competition. These souped-up vehicles typically sport aggressive ...
How Long Do Motorcycle Tires Last?
Motorcycle

How Long Do Motorcycle Tires Last?

Motorcycle tires differ from car tires, requiring special attention to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Understanding tire life and tire wear is essential for every rider. Factors such as riding h...
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Outdoor

The Five Best Mountain Biking Trails in North Carolina

North Carolina boasts a vibrant mountain biking community thanks to its diverse terrain. From the Smoky Mountains and Pisgah National Forest in the west to the Outer Banks in the east, the state's ...
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Off-Road

The Ultimate Guide to UTV Overlanding

UTVs can help you and your friends explore the deep recesses of nature. So, why not stay awhile and soak up the scenery instead of driving back the way you came when the sun goes down?  You can use...