Skiing
G3's Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?
2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 116
ON3P changed up the very good Jeffrey 114 this year, so how does the new Kartel 116 compare?
2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we've used in powder.
2nd Look: Line Pandora 110
We take a 2nd Look at the Pandora 110, weighing in on its performance as an everyday, all-mountain ski.
2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?
First Look: 2016-2017 Majesty Skis Superior
While Majesty Skis might not be familiar to some North Americans, their Superior looks like a legit offering in the jibby powder ski category.
2021-2022 Line Pescado
The Line Pescado is a super fun, poppy, fat ski that is more versatile than we’d ever imagined.
2016-2017 Climbing Skins Comparisons
Grip or Glide? Low weight or Super Durable? Priorities differ when it comes to climbing skins, so we’ve compared the current crop of skins to help you determine which will work best for you.
2016-2017 Rossignol Blackops
Rumors have been swirling about the Rossignol Blackops, but little has been known about it. Till now. We pull the curtain back on this ski that “doesn’t exist.”
2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana 93
Strong AND Light? We take a look at the new all-mountain ski from Nordica, the Santa Ana 93.
2019-2020 K2 Marksman
There’s been a lot of talk about the K2 Marksman’s asymmetrical sidecut, but how does it compare to the Shreditor 102 & 112 it replaces, and other all-mountain jib skis? (Oh, and what happens when you put them on the wrong feet?)
2017-2018 Armada ARV 106
The new Armada ARV 106 is an all-mountain jib ski that looks very similar to a perennial Blister favorite.
Backcountry Access Scepter Ski Pole
The BCA Scepter's scraper grip makes it a top choice among backcountry touring poles.
2019-2020 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Here’s our review of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird and how it compares to the standard-edition Corvus.
2018-2019 Line Mordecai
The new Line Mordecai isn’t merely a wider Bacon or a skinnier Opus, it’s a stable ski that will still let you go have fun all around the mountain.
Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105
We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.
First Look: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
We're getting the new Salomon QST 106 on snow this week in New Zealand, but here are our initial thoughts on the ski + rocker pics, specs, etc.
First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD
For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.
2018-2019 Salomon QST 118
For 16/17, Salomon has replaced the much-loved Rocker2 122 with the new QST 118. We’ve already put the 118 through a broad range of conditions, so here’s our take on Salomon’s widest ski.