#gear snobbery

Are cheap snowboards and skis really holding back progression, or are the elitists just gatekeeping?

Are caravan snobs right that cheap gear means you're not taking camping seriously?

Are fat bikes and snowshoeing just lazy compromises for people who can’t handle real winter sport?

Does spending over $3,000 on a gimbal make your footage creative, or are you compensating for bad technique?

Do expensive lenses actually make you a better photographer, or is it all just gear snobbery?

Does buying a cinema camera make you a filmmaker, or is it just expensive gear snobbery?

Why do hardcore snowboarders act like buying a Burton is the only way to be "real" in the sport?

Does backcountry skiing actually require more skill, or are resort riders just gatekeeping with gear snobbery?

Why do budget skis and boards get zero respect even when they perform just as well as the premium gear?