2021-2022 Volkl V-Werks Katana
Of all the skis we've reviewed, the Volkl V-Werks Katana stands out as certainly the most surprising and one of the most impressive.
Reviews
2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
The Salsa Horsethief Carbon feels far more capable than most 120mm bikes, and effectively bridges the gap between shorter-travel 29ers and longer-travel AM / enduro bikes.
Smith I/O7 Goggle
The new Smith I/O7 offers some improvements over the original I/O goggle, but it's also pricier.
Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Tech Carbon
The Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Tech Carbon is a lightweight neck brace that allows for a good range of motion.
2014 Dakine Bike Apparel
Some of our bike reviewers tested a range of Dakine’s bike apparel on our recent trip to Whistler, BC. Here's what they found.
FlyLow Lab Coat 2.0
The FlyLow Lab Coat, one of our favorite freeride jackets, got a makeover. Version 2.0 is still a favorite, but you'll want to check out exactly what changed and what stayed the same.
2015 Transition Patrol 2
The new Transition Patrol 2 is a solid choice if you're looking for a poppy, well-rounded trail bike in the 155mm range.
2015 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1
The new Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 is a strong contender in the All Mountain category, and will appeal to anyone spending a lot of time running steep, nasty trails.
Arc’teryx Caden Jacket
The Arc’teryx Caden sets the standard for freeride-oriented shells that offer a full set of features, great breathability, and outstanding protection in harsh conditions.
2017-2018 Atomic Bent Chetler, 192cm
The new Atomic Bent Chetler is far more than just a big surfy pow ski.
Sweet Protection Shambala Paddle Shorts
Sweet Protection's ¾-length Shambala Shorts have a built-in neoprene liner, making them extremely versatile in a large temperature range.
Black Diamond Sharp End Shell
The Black Diamond Sharp End is a versatile alpine shell that offers great weather protection, durability and packability.
2nd Look: LINE Mr. Pollard’s Opus
We're about to post our thoughts on the new Line Magnum Opus, but before we do, we wanted to run again our review of the original Opus—a ski that earned a 'Blister Best Of' Award last year.
2014 Trek Session 9.9
The Trek Session 9.9 is a well-balanced and playful downhill bike that's great for attacking technical terrain.
2015 Devinci Spartan Carbon SX
We're back from Interbike, and of everything we rode, the Devinci Spartan Carbon SX was the best at doing everything pretty well.
2014-2015 Blizzard Bodacious
Versatile, stable, forgiving, and damp. The Blizzard Bodacious is an outstanding big-mountain / fatter all-mountain ski.
Trip Report: Broken River Ski Area
The Broken River club field of Canterbury, New Zealand, is a very friendly place with a remarkably interesting history.
2014-2015 SCOTT Vanisher
The new SCOTT Vanisher is a light and playful ski that works best in soft conditions and is a whole lot of fun.
2016-2017 Armada Invictus 108Ti
Unlike anything Armada has made before, the new Invictus is a directional all-mountain ski with a stout, big-mountain feel.
2nd Look: DPS Wailer 105
We take another look at the new DPS Wailer 105, with comparisons to skis in its class from Moment, Line, Salomon, Blizzard, and more.