2014-2015 Atomic Elysian
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
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2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
2017-2018 MOMENT Deathwish, 190cm
Subtle Difference or Different Beast? We've weighed in on the 184cm Moment Deathwish, time now to look at the 190cm model.
2011-2012 Rossignol Sickle
The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can...
2013-2014 Salomon Stella
The Salomon Stella is an all-mountain women’s ski that was designed to do everything well. So far, it largely succeeds.
2015-2016 SkiLogik Howitzer
The SkiLogik Howitzer is well balanced and intuitive, stable at speed, and fun on groomers and in pow. In short, it's worth a look.
G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins
The G3 Alpinist and Alpinist High Traction climbing skins are both great options—in the right terrain.
2012-2013 Praxis WooTest 2.0
Reviewer Kevin Bazar said the Praxis WooTest was the best backcountry ski he’d ever owned. After a few tweaks, he thinks the new WooTest is even better.
Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept
The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a "VS." review.
2nd Look: 2016-2017 SCOTT Punisher
Here’s a 2nd Look on the very good Scott Punisher by BLISTER reader Johannes Simon, with comparisons between the 183 and 189 Punisher.
2015-2016 DPS Wailer 112RPC, Pure3
DPS's new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis "more powerful, damper, and more refined." We've A / B'd the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.
2014-2015 Kastle BMX108
The Kastle BMX108 is a big-mountain charger that crushes variable conditions and favors power over finesse.
2016-2017 Armada Norwalk
For those who like the sound of the Armada JJ's light swing weight, easy turn initiation, and hook-free feel in fresh snow, but want a more directional ski with a beefier tail for more aggressive riding, meet the Norwalk.
2012-2013 DPS Yvette 112RP Pure
Not just a great pow ski, the DPS Yvette 112RP also performs well in glades, moguls, and on groomers.
2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 192cm
We've weighed in on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot, time now for the 192. It's a different, bigger beast that wants you to become one with the fall line.
2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog
The RAMP Groundhog is a one-ski quiver that carves well in all conditions, but there are a few things freeheelers should note to really get this ski dialed.
2013-2014 Surface Live Free
The Surface Live Free is a backcountry-oriented ski designed by a freeride- and park-oriented ski company. If you spend a good amount of time out of bounds, take a look.
UPDATE: 2015-2016 Praxis MVP
The Praxis MVP has performed well in the air, on landings, and in pow, though for many skiers, a softer, more progressive flex pattern might complement better the shape of the ski.
2012-2013 Atomic Punx
The Atomic Punx is a versatile, competition-ready park ski. Lots of stability, lots of pop, lots to like.
2015-2016 SCOTT Jib
Tom Wallisch's signature ski, the SCOTT Jib TW, is a fun, soft ski that is particularly good for hitting rails.