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.
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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.
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.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Super 7 RD
We compare the Rossignol Super 7 RD to the Super 7 HD, Armada Norwalk, Moment Governor & Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, Salomon QST 118, and more...
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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.
2017-2018 Salomon QST 99
The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.
7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
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2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We've just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we've been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Volkl Confession
The Confession was new for 16/17, and it's coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.
Deep Dive: J Skis Masterblaster
Updated: 1.06.17: We compare the 181 and 187 cm Masterblaster to eight other skis.
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Ski Nerdery: Running Length & Edge Hold
So what properties give a ski good edge hold on ice? What should you be looking for? And how does "running length" relate? We discuss in our latest Topic of the Week.
2016-2017 Rossignol Blackops
Rumors have been swirling about the Rossignol Blackops, but little has been known about it. Till now. We pull the curtain back on this ski that “doesn’t exist.”
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.
Deep Dive: Salomon QST 118
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth compare the QST 118 to the Salomon Rocker2 122, Rossignol Super 7 HD and Super 7 RD, Atomic Bent Chetler, Moment Bibby Pro, Blizzard Spur, and more...
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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.
Deep Dive: Head Monster 108
We compare the Monster 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, Armada Invictus 108, Moment Belafonte, Line Supernatural 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, J Ski The Metal, Liberty Variant 113, and more...
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“Easy” vs. “Demanding” Skis
Are directional skis going away? And why does there seem to be such an emphasis these days on skis being "easy" ?