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.
Skiing
Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout
We’ve detailed the performance of each of the bindings in our roundup, so in this final installment, we sum up the strengths and weaknesses of each binding.
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First Look: 2016-2017 Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro Boot
Tecnica’s new Zero G Guide Pro boot is squarely aimed at dethroning our 2015 Product of the Year - the Salomon MTN lab - so how do they compare?
Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.
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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.
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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.
2020-2021 Arc’teryx Procline Carbon Support Boot
The new Arc'teryx Procline Carbon may very well be the best boot in its weight class for all things ascending and climbing. But how does it 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.
2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider 87
Nordica has made a skinnier Soul Rider, one of our favorite skis. So how similar or different is the new Soul Rider 87 to the original Soul Rider, and who should consider the 87? Scott Nelson weighs in.
Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado
It's hot outside, so we're cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.
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2016-2017 Kitten Factory Razor 95
The Kitten Factory Razor 95 is a surprisingly versatile park ski that manages to combine impressive stability with a playful ride.
2016-2017 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Corvus or Corvus Freebird? Black Crows has rolled out two versions of this directional, big mountain ski. Here are some initial specs, thoughts, and questions about the two skis.
2016-2017 Kitten Factory Chairman
We can’t often say this, but The Chairman by Kitten Factory is a unique ski that nobody else is making. Check it out.
First Look: 2016-2017 Black Crows Camox Freebird
Here are our initial impressions of the 97mm-wide touring ski from Black Crows, the Camox Freebird.
First Look: 2016-2017 Head Monster 88
We’ve been impressed by the power and precision of the Head Monster 98 and 108. Time now to take a look at the Monster 88.
Blister’s AT Bindings Shootout
What’s the best touring binding out there? We’ll give you the answer in our head-to-head test of five of the most popular tech bindings on the market.
G3 Mohair LT Skins
G3’s new Mohair LT skins represent a serious jump by G3 into the world of 100% mohair skins.
2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 95
If you are looking to make the fewest possible compromises between weight and downhill performance, the Blizzard Zero G 95 deserves your attention.
2017-2018 ON3P Kartel 108
ON3P has been killing it in the “all-mountain freestyle” category, and the new Kartel 108 continues that trend.