2021-2022 Scarpa F1 LT
Boot: 2021-2022 Scarpa F1 LT
Stated Flex: 100
Available Sizes: 24-31
Stated Last (size 26.5): 100 mm
Stated Range of Motion: 72°
Stated Forward Lean: 9°, 11°, 1
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Deep Dive: Folsom Rapture
We compare the Rapture to the Volkl Shiro, DPS Alchemist Lotus 124, 4FRNT Renegade, Kye Shapes Numinous, Praxis Protest, Moment Chipotle Banana, DPS Founda…
2021-2022 Folsom Rapture
Ski: 2021-2022 Folsom Rapture (custom), 192 cm
Test Locations: Chugach Mountains & Alyeska, Alaska
Days Skied: ~25
Available Lengths: 176, 178, 180, 182,
20/21 Moment Voyager XIV
Update 4.26.21: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the Voyager XIV, how it compares to the ATK R12, and how it stacks up against heavier bindings like the Fri…
2021-2022 Moment Chipotle Banana
Ski: 2021-2022 Moment Chipotle Banana, 193 cm
Test Location: Chugach Mountains, Alaska
Days Skied: 15+
Available Lengths: 186, 193 cm
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Deep Dive: Moment Chipotle Banana
We compare the Chipotle Banana to several fat pow skis, including the Folsom Rapture, DPS Alchemist Lotus 124, DPS Foundation Koala 119, Volkl Revolt 121,…
Flash Review: Folsom Custom Rapture
Last year reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, worked with Folsom to create an ideal pow ski for a season of heli skiing. Check out his initial thoughts…
20/21 Moment Chipotle Banana
Check out Paul Forward's initial take on Moment's 122mm-wide Chipotle Banana, both as a pure pow ski and as a resort chop ski.
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20/21 Faction La Machine
Reviewer Paul Forward has been skiing a lot of pow on a lot of fat skis. One of those has been Faction's 126mm-wide La Machine — check out his initial impr…
20/21 Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM
Check out Paul Forward's initial thoughts on Whitedot's big, asymmetrical pow ski.
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20/21 Scarpa F1 LT
Check out reviewer Paul Forward's initial thoughts on the F1 LT and how it compares to the previous Alien RS.
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Climbing Skins: A Guide & Comparisons
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20/21 Majesty Havoc
Check out Paul Forward's initial impressions of the new Majesty Havoc.
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2020-2021 Fritschi Xenic 10
2020-2021 Fritschi Xenic 10
Test Locations: Chugach & Kenai Mountains, Alaska
Days Tested: 6
Release Value Range: 4-10
Available Brake Widths: 85, 95, 105
2021-2022 Dynafit Hoji Free
Boot: 2021-2022 Dynafit Hoji Free
Test Locations: Chugach Range & Alyeska Resort, AK
Days Tested: 8
Stated Flex: 130
Available Sizes: 25–31.5
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Deep Dive: 130-Flex Touring Boots
We directly compare several 130-flex alpine touring boots, including the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130, Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130, Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, Dyn…
02/03 Volant Spatula
Reviewer Paul Forward has been spending some time on Shane McConkey's revolutionary idea, the Volant Spatula. Check out his initial thoughts.
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Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack
Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack
Test Locations: Chugach, Kenai, & Talkeetna Mountains, AK; Never Summer Range, Colorado
Days Tested: 35+
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2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2
Ski: 2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2, 189 cm
Test Locations: Alyeska, AK; Telluride, CO
Days Skied: ~35
Available Lengths: 171, 179, 184, 189 cm
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2021-2022 Armada ARG II
Ski: 2021-2022 Armada ARG II, 187 cm
Test Locations: Chugach Mountains & Alyeska Resort, AK
Days Skied (so far): 5
Available Lengths: 187 cm
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