2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 112
We’ve now had a handful of reviewers on the newest version of the DPS Wailer 112. Check out our full review, where everybody weighs in.
Jonathan Ellsworth
18/19 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition
Here are a number of our initial on-snow impressions of The Hammer.
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2018-2019 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition
Last year, we started talking to Folsom about creating an all-mountain charger named “The Hammer.” And after much back-and-forth, the ski’s been built, and we’re excited about how it turned out. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti
The brand-new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti is one of the strongest, most powerful skis we’ve reviewed. But how versatile is it, and how well does it work when you don’t feel like skiing flat out? Check out our full review.
Product Innovation at Patagonia, with Glen Morden (Ep.72)
Glen Morden has an extremely cool job — he's the head of Product Innovation at Patagonia. So we talked to Glen about his background and how he got this position, then Glen pulls back the curtain on the product design process at Patagonia, what he and his colleagues are currently most concerned with, and what sorts of projects are on the horizon.
Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume
Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.
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Dialing in “The Hammer” + other New Folsom Skis (Ep.19)
Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Mike McCabe at the Folsom Skis HQ in Denver to (finally) dial in "The Hammer" they've been discussing, and to learn about three other brand new Folsom skis.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide
We compare the Bonafide to the Volkl Mantra M5, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Rustler 9, HEAD Kore 99, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, and more...
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New Skis from Prior, Atomic, K2, and More (Ep.18)
Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen discuss a number of skis they've been reviewing, including two from Prior Skis, the new Atomic Bent Chetler 100, the K2 Wayback 106, the Scott Super Guide 105, and the Salomon MTN Explore 95.
Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reactions & Responsibilities (Ep.71)
Last week, professional climber, Sascha Digulian, announced that she has been bullied for years by a fellow pro climber. A firestorm of responses ensued, and sponsorships were terminated. So we discuss why this is more than just some isolated issue in the climbing world; whether the brand sponsors did the right thing; and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate responses — by each of us — to situations like this.
2019-2020 Blizzard Bonafide
We’ve been spending a lot of time skiing the current Bonafide, and it’s time now for our full review of this all-mountain ski that comes back unchanged for the 18/19 season.
Climber & Filmmaker, Renan Ozturk, on MOUNTAIN (Ep.70)
We talk to Renan Ozturk, principal cinematographer of MOUNTAIN, about this film, what makes it truly unique, what he hopes the takeaway of the film will be, and his own evolving relationship to the mountains.
18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96
We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.
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Deep Dive: Blizzard Brahma
We compare the Brahma to the Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Bonafide, Salomon XDR 88 Ti, Head Kore 93, K2 Ikonic 84 Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Z-Line 90, and a few other skis.
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Spring Skiing & Biking in AK (Ep.17)
We talk to Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound in Girdwood, Alaska, about spring skiing in AK, what gear works well in AK's snowpack and terrain, what new gear he's most intrigued by, and the growing mountain bike scene around Girdwood and Anchorage.
Sego Skis Founders: Tim & Peter Wells (Ep.69)
We talk to Sego Skis' founders - brothers Tim and Peter Wells - about the backstory of Sego; manufacturing in Victor, Idaho; their 18/19 skis, women's line, and working with Lynsey Dyer; and Sego snowblades.
Ski Terms (What We Talk about When We Talk about Skiing)
Talking about skiing and snowboarding can sometimes feel like a foreign language. So in this new piece, we've clarified a few terms, and we want to know what terms, concepts, or expressions you might be wondering about?
Touring Bindings & the New G3 Zed (Ep.16)
G3 is introducing a new touring binding — the Zed — that they’re calling the lightest fully-featured AT binding on the market. So we talk to G3’s engineers about their design philosophy and development process, current trends in AT bindings, and the compromises inherent in any AT binding.
Win a Men’s or Women’s Fjallraven Greenland Jacket
Win a new jacket from Fjallraven, just in time for spring.
18/19 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
We just spent some time on the all-new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, and you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions and comparisons to the new Head Kore 1 boot.
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