• Extreme Makeover Award •
Rossignol Angus
The Angus premiered as Rossignol’s first hybrid-camber board in 2009, and hasn’t changed much since.
For next season, Rossi added Magne-traction, raised the contact points slightly, and lowered the tip and tail. While we liked the Angus before, it will be interesting to see how this juxtaposition of rolled edges and Magne-traction performs.
• The “Thank You not Screwing Up a Good Thing” Award •
LINE Skis Mr. Pollard’s Opus
Once again, the only thing that gets changed on Eric Pollard’s ski is the graphic.
And once again, Eric’s new graphic is arguably the best one out there. Again.
Nordica Soul Rider
It’s forgiving and intuitive for intermediates, fun and energetic for freestyle-y advanced and expert skiers.
The Soul Rider has stood as a benchmark of ours in the ~100mm underfoot, playful all-mountain ski category. Zero reason to change a ski that’s this much fun.
blister, when are you guys going to review the volkl v-works katana? there is a paucity of good reviews out there of this ski and unfortunately, given the price, no one is demoing the skis. would love to hear your expert opinions, especially in comparison of the other light weight carbon ski, dps wailer 112. thanks for your consideration and keep up the great work that establishes your site as the most informative, thorough, usable ski review site on the web. rod
Thanks, Rod. Really appreciate it. I believe we will be getting on them later this month.
I’ve been skiing the new 185cm Wailer 105 for the past two weeks. It’s a badass ski and definitely looking forward to the 191 version. PM Gear super stiffs and my Head m103s are a couple skis that flex about as stiff, but there isn’t much more out there that has flexed this stiff, for sure. A good alternative to the Cochise and Katana for those that want some camber – like myself (can’t stand the greasiness on edge transitions). Have fun guys!
Thanks, Brian. And thanks for the input. We’re going to start putting time on them tomorrow, still extremely curious about these guys…
Dying to hear what you think of he dps 105 vs new Cochise vs supernatural 108.
I realize there’s money to be made selling “technical” street-wear to a bunch of wanna bees, but what the f… has that got to do with skiing? Metal zipper sliders a hazard? Lamest outerwear summary ever.
Have you guys seen anything different with next year’s cochise? I’ve seen different comments around the web. Blizzard claim to have added a tiny bit of camber and a little softer (in their words “friendly cochise”). Some people say there is a small camber, others say that’s just like the previous versions… what’s your take on the new(?) cochise?
Hey, Marcel – the Cochise is going to have a bit of camber added, and the shovels are going to get “a little” softer. But those changes had not yet been made to the models on display at SIA. As soon as the 14/15 production Cochise is available, however, we will be on it.
Thank you Jonathan! That is what I last heard from TGR too. I’m really curious to check out the new cochise, really stoked on the “more friendly” cochise. Bummer there isn’t demos available matching the production ski.
When will we get to hear about your take on Praxis’ GPO or the slightly tweaked Moment Belafonte? My curiousity has gotten the best of me and I’m giving you guys a bump. Can we get a Preview edition?
I also have been waiting for a review on the Praxis GPO! I’m hoping it’s coming soon.