Luke Koppa
We've spent more than 200 days skiing in the Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130. Check out our long-term review to hear how these all-mountain boots compare to the current market, and how they've held up over multiple seasons of daily use.
22/23 Faction Dancer 2
Here are some of our initial on-snow impressions of Faction's 96mm-wide, metal-laminate all-mountain ski, the Dancer 2.
2022-2023 Black Crows Mirus Cor
The Black Crows Mirus Cor is unlike pretty much any ski we've tested, and it offers a uniquely fun ride for the right skiers in the right scenarios. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more about this slalom-radius, twin-tipped, fish-tailed, 87mm-wide ski.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Mirus Cor
We compare the Mirus Cor to the Season Kin, Line Blade, Black Crows Serpo, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Rustler 9, Renoun Endurance 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Spar 88, Salomon Stance 90, and DPS Pagoda 90 RP.
Win Zag Skis
This week the winner of our Gear Giveaway will get Zag's playful freeride ski, the Slap 104!
2022-2023 Head Kore 111
The newest member of Head's Kore line, the Kore 111 is a ski that's both very agile and very supportive, making it a very appealing soft-snow option for aggressive, dynamic skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
Deep Dive: Head Kore 111
We compare the Kore 111 to the Head Kore 105, Head Kore 117, Atomic Bent 110, 4FRNT Hoji, Salomon QST Blank, Line Vision 118, Black Crows Anima, J Skis Friend, RMU North Shore YLE 110, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Deathwish, Blizzard Rustler 11, Sego Comp 110, Dynastar M-Free 108, Icelantic Nomad 105, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Slacker, and WNDR Alpine Intention 110.
22/23 Head Kore 105
Head is making some tweaks to their freeride skis for 22/23, and we've been A/B testing the current and new Kore 105. Check out our thoughts.
2022-2023 Black Crows Anima
After two seasons on it, the latest version of the Black Crows Anima has proven to be a pretty versatile, wider ski for a broad range of skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more info.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Anima
We compare the Anima to the DPS Foundation Koala 118, Moment Wildcat, Salomon QST Blank, Rossignol Blackops 118, Dynastar M-Free 118, J Skis Friend, 4FRNT Inthayne, Volkl Revolt 121, 4FRNT Renegade, Line Vision 118, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Line Outline, Elan Ripstick 116, Head Kore 117, Icelantic Nomad 115, Prior Northwest 116, Nordica Enforcer 115 Free, Season Forma, & K2 Reckoner 112.
2021-2022 Stereo Lynx MK 4
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Stereo Lynx MK 4.
22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti
K2 is updating all their Mindbender Ti skis for 22/23, and we've been spending time on several of them. Check out our Flash Review of the 99Ti.
22/23 Faction Dancer 3
Faction is tweaking their line of metal-laminate skis for the 2022-2023 season — check out our initial impressions of the Dancer 3
2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95
We've spent the past season testing two different versions of the Ahmeek 95 — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on this made-in-Michigan all-mountain ski.
Deep Dive: Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95
We compare the Ahmeek 95 to the Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, J Skis Masterblaster, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, J Skis Fastforward, Blizzard Rustler 9, Nordica Soul Rider 97, Black Crows Serpo, 4FRNT MSP 99, Black Crows Camox, Moment Deathwish 104, Volkl M6 Mantra, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Dynastar M-Free 99, and Salomon QST 98.
22/23 Line Blade Optic 104
We've had multiple reviewers on two different lengths of Line's new Blade Optic 104 — check out Kara Williard & Luke Koppa's thoughts on the 178 cm and 185 cm models.
2022-2023 Moment Commander 108
We’ve had several reviewers on the latest iteration of Moment’s burly, metal-laminate, all-mountain charger — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Commander 108.
Deep Dive: Moment Commander 108
We compare the Commander 108 to the Moment Commander 98, previous Commander 108, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Volkl Katana 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, Fischer Ranger 102, Moment Wildcat 108, Wagner Summit 107, J Skis Hotshot, Folsom Blister Pro 104, Sego Comp 110, Black Crows Corvus, Prior Husume, 4FRNT MSP 107, Faction Dictator 3.0, & Rossignol Blackops Sender Ti.
Win Majesty Skis
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get one of our all-time favorite touring skis, the Majesty Superwolf!
Blister Summit ’22 — Recap & Photo Story
And just like that, our 2022 Blister Summit has wrapped up. Summit B was an absolute blast, with bluebird skies, soft snow, fantastic panel discussions, and more. Check out our recap and stay tuned for tons of videos and reviews in the coming weeks.