Ski and snowboard makers have built incredible gear. The big leaps (shaped sidecuts, rocker, lighter cores, twin tips) are already in the skis and boards you ride today. What's come since 2016 is smart refinement: better damping, easier bindings, even a return to wood cores.

So test yourself: how well do you know when the gear changed? Pick a year for each milestone.

A dad and his son high-fiving on the snow, each holding a snowboard

Ski Tech Time Machine

Guess when each ski and snowboard breakthrough happened. 16 rounds. Bet you'll say "no way" at least once.

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The pair you love still rides great. Same goes for that post-2016 find from the ski swap. Today's improvements are worth celebrating, and the gear you already own carries the big leaps with it.

Want it to look new? Give it a wrap. Printed and made in Colorado.

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