Paul Forward — Heli Guide, Doctor, Blister Reviewer (Ep.34)
Is he the most interesting man in the world? Probably. We talk to our good friend Paul Forward about heli skiing, heli guiding, wilderness medicine, and of course, some new gear.
Jonathan Ellsworth
Deep Dive: Rossignol Super 7 RD
We compare the Rossignol Super 7 RD to the Super 7 HD, Armada Norwalk, Moment Governor & Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, Salomon QST 118, and more...
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2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 RD
The Rossignol Super 7 RD is a pow ski that offers a very nice blend of quickness, stability, and pop.
17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp
Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.
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2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We've been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.
17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?
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2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105
The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most "modern" skis don't.
7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.
Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom (Ep.33)
What are "custom" skis, how does the process work, and who should consider them? We sat down with Wagner, Parlor, and Folsom Custom Skis to discuss.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
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2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We've just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we've been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.
SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends (Ep.32)
We discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow.
2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S
The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 is one of the lightest alpine boots in the world. But how does it ski? Check out our long-term, in-depth review.
Warner Nickerson — American Skier, Perpetual Underdog, King of Fun (Ep.31)
Warner and I discuss his background; the business of ski racing and ski academies; the thorny issue of sponsorships and athletes skiing on equipment that isn’t a good match for them; and Kitzbuhel.
Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106
With comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96 and 116, Rossi Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Faction Candide 3.0, Black Crows Atris, DPS Foundation 106, J Skis The Metal, and more.
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2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?
17/18 Faction Candide 3.0
Updated: 1.15.17
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Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard Challenges Utah’s Politicians
Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard, challenges Utah's leadership to change their policies, or else...
Arc’teryx Fissile Jacket
Hate to be cold? The Fissile is Arc'terx's warmest ski & snowboard jacket, and it delivers supreme warmth and weather protection in an extremely comfortable package.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 100
Updated: 1.01.17 - We compare the Enforcer to the J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Bonafide, Rossignol Experience 100, Volkl Mantra, Line Supernatural 100, and more...
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