THE BEST SOCK IN SKIING IS NOW THE BEST SOCK IN RUNNING
Ultimate comfort and maximum performance run after run.   Founded by old friends. Mateship, good times and a shared passion for all things snow and outdoors is what defines le bent. It’s what we love most. We originally set out to create the ultimate ski sock inspired by the deep knowledge gained from years of technical boot fitting and on the ground professional skiing experience. We witnesse...
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EMOTIONAL TIES TO THE BEAUTY OF THE AUSSIE BACKCOUNTRY
"So grateful for the opportunity to chase this dream!"   Our team rider Coen Benni-Faull recently teamed up with We Are Explorers venturing deep into the Australian backcountry.  These are the Aussie Alps like you've never seen before.   "Losing my Dad at such a young age gave me the fire up the backside to get out and chase a lifestyle I want to live and inspiration to put my own happiness fi...
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BIG MOUNTAIN SKIING IN AUSTRALIA... YOU BET
"So grateful for the opportunity to chase this dream!"   le bent team rider Coen Bennie-Faull on his winning line at the Buller X. After a tantalizing wait all winter for snow and weather conditions to align the first “Buller X” extreme freeride competition got underway at Mt Buller yesterday afternoon in superb spring conditions. Australia’s freshest elite snowsports freeride event took plac...
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THE ROOF OF AUSTRALIA, RETRACING OUR ALPINE PAST.
We at Le Bent were humbled to take part in this amazing adventure with great mates, following in the footsteps of the early Australian alpine explorers.   Over 3 weeks of camping, skiing and snowboarding on the main range with several different groups including our Line-Up members Chris Booth (expedition leader), Nate Johnston, Nic Harvey, Kieran McLaughlin, Watkin McLennan, Simon Dawes Blonde...
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SEE THE LATEST MADNESS FROM THE SEEKING NIRVANA CREW
By now, those of you who've been following along at home would know that the Seeking Nirvana crew – comprised of Mike Henitiuk, Joe Schuster, Matt Margetts, Riley Leboe and Mason Mashon – are sure to impress with their left-of-centre cinematography and story telling, and this latest episode does not disappoint.   These are some of the finest mountains, that you could ever lay your eyes on. Loa...
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WATCH WHAT HAPPENS ON A SKI TRIP LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE SEEN BEFORE
Back for a second season, Seeking Nirvana tells the story of a group of skiers who came together in search of Nirvana.   Episode two takes us on an unusual journey on snow and sea, aboard sailing vessel Vienna, 36 feet in length, a beam 11.5 ft wide, mast 52 ft tall. This journey takes place mere miles from the harbor of Vancouver, where Vienna was built in 1982. Comfortably sleeping 5, the v...
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WATCH COEN BENNIE-FAULL RIPPING JACKSON HOLE – FAIR DINKUM
Coen just sent us this season edit from his 15/16 winter spent up at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. After a few views, we can't decide which is better: the snow, the skiing or the tunes? Either way, this kid rips and this vid serves up four minutes of viewing pleasure you won't regret.    Head over to our FIND A STORE  page for your nearest stockist in North America and Europe. 
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WAY EAST // A DOCUMENTARY OF TWO WOMEN WHO LEFT THEIR COMFORT ZONES.
Freeriders are travelers, always seeking for more. More options, more adventure, more freedom, more truth. In April 2016, snowboarder Aline Bock and freeskier Lena Stoffel followed another call of wanderlust to explore the unique culture and wonder of Japan, a fascinating enigma hurtling towards the future while still staying rooted in the past. In Japan the sun rises every day again, always a...
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IMPORTANCE OF A CORRECT FITTING SOCK
You’ll often hear skiers and snowboarders complaining about their boots – pain, discomfort, cramps, the list goes on. Leading Aussie boot fitter Andy Burford from The Bootfitter says “having cold, painful feet is the number one problem complained of in boot fitting shops around the world. I see it all the time in my shop, people present with all sorts of problems but I always start by asking t...
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