2nd Look: Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS
We take a 2nd Look at the Salomon X-Drive 8.8, to help give you a better sense of whether it’s a good choice given how and where you ski.
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Flash Review: 16/17 Head Monster 108
Here are some initial impressions + rocker pics & specs of the 177 cm and 184 cm Monster 108..
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2018-2019 Fischer Travers Carbon
The Fischer Travers Carbon’s combination of low weight, high ROM, simplicity, and downhill performance make it a serious contender in the ultralight AT boot category.
Ski Recommendations: Blister’s Best Bets
In this last installment of our Best Bets, we present our selections for women's skis.
2019-2020 J Skis – The Metal
Don't let the name fool you: The Metal by J Skis is a very good, very fun, relatively easy all-arounder.
2nd Look: Line Sick Day 110
We take another look at the Sick Day 110, Line's "50/50" do-everything ski.
2nd Look: SCARPA Maestrale RS
The SCARPA Maestrale RS is a warm, wide AT boot with a good blend of uphill and downhill performance. And in this 2nd Look, we also take a look at the boot's long-term durability.
2017-2018 J Skis – The Friend
The J Skis Friend delivers a very intuitive, easy-to-ski, and playful ride.
2nd Look: 4frnt Hoji W
The 4FRNT Hoji W is a playful directional ski that can handle most conditions, but shines in soft snow.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica hit a home run with the revamped Enforcer, so for an encore, they made the Enforcer 93. Here's our review.
2021-2022 J Skis Allplay
The J Skis Allplay is a very fun, intuitive mid-fat park ski / all-mountain jib ski that that is impressively durable.
Flash Review: Line Sick Day Tourist
We've been spending time on the Tourist, here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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2016-2017 Revision Subtraction
The Subtraction by Revision Skis is one of the quickest and poppiest pow skis we’ve been on.
2015-2016 Moment Exit World
Moment designed the Exit World to be a lightweight touring ski that “absolutely slays powder,” and that is certainly where it excels. Read on to learn more.
Dynafit Radical FT 2.0
Dynafit’s Radical FT 2.0 combines uphill capability and downhill performance in a serious upgrade from the previous Radical line.
2016-2017 Roxa X-Face 120
The Roxa X-Face 120’s walk mode, interchangeable soles, and built-in tech fittings give it a step up in versatility from most other 3-piece boots, without sacrificing inbounds performance.
2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96
Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Fischer Travers Carbon
We’re putting time on Fischer’s newest ultralight AT boot.
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Profile: 2016-2017 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica had so much success this season with their redesigned Enforcer that for 16/17, they're adding a narrower version to the lineup. Check it out.