What do you get when freeskiing mastermind Sammy Carlson and the Le Bent design crew come together? Well you get a brain-child that features some of the best sock technology in the world with a design aesthetic that speaks to the epic riding style of Sammy C and the places where you’ll find him roaming. Sammy’s vision for finding new, untouched lines is inspired and there are few riders who will drive themselves towards the unimaginable as Sammy does. Especially on natural terrain. These high performance snow socks are designed with this in mind and have revolutionised comfort for long days spent on intimidating angles, or floating over pillows in the backcountry. Find out more at lebent.com
Sammy Carlson (born January 11, 1989 in Portland, Oregon) is an acclaimed American freeskier known for his prowess in slopestyle competitions. He shocked the skiing world in July 2010 by landing the first-ever switch triple rodeo 1260 at Mount Hood. Carlson captured X Games gold in slopestyle in 2011 and added a silver at the World Championships in Park City the same year. After a knee injury, he shifted focus in 2013 from freestyle contests to backcountry film projects, earning multiple “Real Ski Backcountry” titles at the X Games. He’s starred in influential ski films, including The Sammy C Project, Over Time, and Grown. Based in Revelstoke, BC, and sponsored by Armada Skis, Oakley, Monster, and others, he continues to push the sport in big-mountain terrain. Today, Carlson is renowned not only for his competitive achievements but also for his creativity, mountain maturity, and contributions to ski filmmaking.
Le Bent is an Australian brand founded by two passionate bootfitters, Simon and Anthony, after noticing that few companies focused on technical ski socks. Launched in 2012, it stands out with its unique blend of merino and bamboo fibers, providing comfort, performance, and durability without itchiness. Le Bent outfits and collaborates with renowned freeriders like Cody Townsend, Xavier de Le Rue, and Elyse Saugstad, strengthening its reputation in the extreme ski world. Today, the brand offers socks, baselayers, beanies, and more, combining technical innovation with responsible ethics, true to its bootfitting roots.