What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding. And today, you’re going to get the real story of the first rockered ski.

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Greg’s Top 10

#10: Removal of Fluoro Waxes (11:12)

#9: GripWalk (14:31)

#8: Tuning Robots (16:53)

#7: Gore Tex Patents Expiration (20:56)

#6: Step in / Step on Snowboard Bindings (25:51)

#5: Hybrid AT Systems

#4: Ski Boot Design (35:16)

Rockered Skis Unsolved Mysteries (46:13)

#3: Rockered Skis (44:17)

#2: Twin Tip Skis (50:19)

#1: K2 Four (53:46)

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