2022-2023 Salomon QST 106
For the 22/23 season, Salomon is updating one of their most popular skis, and we've been spending a lot of time on the new QST 106. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Reviews
2021 Canyon Spectral 29
Canyon's Spectral 29 Trail bike got a major overhaul last year, and then the 27.5 version followed suit for 2022, with a Mullet version added for good measure. We've been testing the 29er version, and think it's a very versatile bike that'll work well for a lot of people — and it's a killer value, too.
Debatable: You Should Try Flat Pedals (Again)
Flat pedals have essentially disappeared from the upper echelons of bike racing, but there’s a lot more to life than just going fast, and our Bike Editor makes the case why even the most staunch clipless acolytes should learn to ride flat pedals, too.
2022-2023 Volkl Secret 96
The Secret 96 is a particularly impressive women's all-mountain ski for those who prioritize stability, suspension, and precision. Check out our full review for more.
Rossignol Announces 22/23 Sender & Rallybird Skis & HI-SPEED Boots
Rossignol is tweaking several of their freeride skis for 22/23, as well as launching an entirely new collection of alpine boots. Check out the details here.
Season Nexus Ski
We've spent the last two seasons riding Season's do-everything ski — check out our full review of the Nexus for more on what makes it stand out.
2021-2022 J Skis Fastforward
We've been skiing J's brand-new metal-laminate ski, the Fastforward, all season long — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on its performance and who should have it on their list.
2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit
After a brief hiatus, Salomon is back in the lightweight touring boot game, and the MTN Summit boots are an interesting addition to this growing — and diversifying — category. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more info.
Nordica Announces New 22/23 Unleashed Skis
Today Nordica announced their new Unleashed collection skis — the more playful, off-piste-oriented counterparts to the Enforcer & Santa Ana skis. Learn more about the new line here.
2023 Santa Cruz Heckler
Santa Cruz’s Heckler e-bike just got a big update — including more suspension travel, bigger wheels, and more. Check out our First Look for all the details.
Stuff We Like: January 2022
Our latest Stuff We Like roundup features everything from shovels to boots, jackets, MTB shoes, and more. Check it out to see all the miscellaneous products our reviewers have been digging.
Flash Review — Öhlins RXF38 m.2
We've just started testing the new Ohlins RXF38 — their competitor to the Fox 38 and RockShox ZEB. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
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2022-2023 Wagner Summit 107
The Summit 107 may look like a pretty conventional, directional, ~107mm-wide ski. But its versatility and capabilities are not conventional. Check out our full review.
SCARPA Announces New 4-Quattro Boot Collection
SCARPA is launching their first "alpine-oriented" series of GripWalk boots, but these aren't your typical alpine boots. Learn more about the new 4-Quattro boots here.
Sample Flash Review: Atomic Bent 110
Update 2.22.22: We just got back on the Bent 110 at the Blister Summit, this time with 8" of new snow. Check out some of our additional impressions.
2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 99
The M-Free 99 is both the narrower version of a Blister favorite, the M-Free 108, and the replacement for another favorite, the Menace 98. So it's got a lot to live up to, but how does it compare? Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
2021-2022 Blizzard Black Pearl 97
For women looking for a strong, damp, and stable all-mountain ski, the redesigned Black Pearl 97 is one of the best options out there. Check out our full review.
2021-2022 Moment Sierra Tour
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for Moment's narrowest women's backcountry touring ski.
Tecnica Announces New Sub-1000-g Zero G Peak Boots
Tecnica is entering the 1000-g backcountry touring boot category. Check out our write-up for all the details on the new Zero G Peak boots.
Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue
Five Ten’s Freerider Pro has been a mainstay in their lineup for years, but now there’s an updated version — and it’s made with recycled ocean plastic. But does it still perform as well as the old version?