Is It Too Early To Talk About Snowboard Socks?

It's hot, it's barely fall, and there's wildfire smoke hanging over the valley, but the Point6 crew is sitting around a table debating snowboard socks.

Specifically, what differentiates a good one from a great one? Who makes the best one? How can we make ours better?

Each winter, ride them all, ours and everyone else's. And we give credit where it's due - a couple of our competitors are doing good work. But only one can be the best.

No matter where your readers ride, the Point6 line of snowboard socks are the best in the business. Our founders, Peter and Patty Duke, started out as ski instructors - on the hill, all day everyday. They know what a sock needs to perform.

• Fit - Ever have a sock develop a baggy heel or toe over the course of a long day? Ever have a sock get that annoying wrinkle under the arch? Not with Point6. We build in arch support, an ankle brace, exceptional cross stretch and tons of other features that keep the fit snug and the performance high. Boot up in the dark and put down the first line. Ride from first chair to last. Race the tram. Splitboard until dark. These socks will never quit. 

• Dry - A wet foot is a cold foot. Merino beats any fabric for moisture absorbtion and wicking, but not all merino is created equal. Our Compact Spinning method creates a softer, less bulky yarn that is 25% more durable. Certain Point6 models employ a fiber called 37.5 to beef up the toe and heel. Unlike regular nylon, 37.5 more closely matches the moisture wicking performance of merino, raising the performance/durability bar.

• Durability - Our socks last. That's why we have a lifetime guarantee.

East or West. Back, side or frontcountry. Park, pipe, groomer or secret pow. We make the socks that will be your reader's go-to. And yours.

When it's time to put together that sock review (and it will be soon enough), call me or drop a line for a Point6 sample pair that will walk all this talk.

Thanks.

- Carson