Roxa R3 130 T.I. Boot
Roxa’s new R3 130 T.I. may have flown a bit under the radar at the trade shows, but it has proven to be a capable boot
Skiing
2018-2019 CAST Freetour System
With their Freetour System, CAST aims to meld no-compromise downhill performance with the uphill efficiency of a tech touring binding.
2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Lotus 124 Spoon
The Lotus Alchemist 124 Spoon has quickly become one of our favorite powder skis.
2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite
With the Nomad 105 Lite, Icelantic has created a versatile and playful but stable backcountry ski that lives up to its “free touring” moniker.
2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105
The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we've ever tested. Check out our initial review.
Moment Bibby Tour vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro
We’ve been skiing the Moment Blister Pro and Bibby Tour back-to-back. Here’s our comparison.
2018-2019 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti
The Fischer Ranger 108 Ti combines good float with very energetic carving abilities.
2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117
We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.
Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins
The Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair skins offer a great mixture of grip and glide, as well as several other features that distinguish them from their North American counterparts.
2020-2021 Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro
We’ve put 30 more days in the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro, so here is our long-term update on performance and durability.
2017-2018 Faction Candide 3.0
The Faction Candide 3.0 is a very strong option if you're looking for a lighter ski that can still be pushed hard.
2019-2020 K2 Catamaran
Here is our full review of the K2 Catamaran, and it may be the most playful and intuitive fat pow ski we’ve ever been on.
2017-2018 Black Crows Camox Freebird
We've got more time on the 16/17 Camox Freebird from Black Crows, which comes back unchanged for 17/18.
2020-2021 Moment Wildcat Tour
We’ve now had the Moment Bibby Tour in a wide range of conditions, and are quite impressed with its all-around performance.
2018-2019 Volkl 100Eight
The Volkl 100Eight is a lightweight ski that feels surprisingly at home in most snow conditions.
2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 RD
The Rossignol Super 7 RD is a pow ski that offers a very nice blend of quickness, stability, and pop.
17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp
Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.
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2nd Look: Salomon MTN Explore AT Boot
After more time in the Salomon MTN Explore, we've got a durability update.
2017-2018 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Touring Boot
Salomon waited to make an entry into the ultralight touring boot category, but their first effort looks very promising. Check out our first impressions of the S/Lab X-Alp.