2020-2021 Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour
We now have around 30 days in Dynafit's new touring boot, the Hoji Pro Tour, and here you can check out our updated review.
2020-2021 Fischer RC4 The Curv
The Fischer RC4 The Curv has been one of our favorite frontside skis since it came out, and it is a 3 x winner of a Blister “Best Of” award. Check out our full review to see why.
Deep Dive: Liberty Helix 98
We compare the Helix 98 to the Liberty Origin 96, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, Renoun Endurance 98, K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 9, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.
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2021-2022 Liberty Helix 98
This year Liberty re-introduced the Helix name to their lineup with the new Helix 98, and you can now check out our full review of this versatile all-mountain ski.
19/20 Scarpa Maestrale XT
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Scarpa's new, burly touring boot.
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18/19 J Skis The Friend
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned J Skis Friend.
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18/19 Rossignol Black Ops 118
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Rossignol's big freestyle pow ski, the Black Ops 118.
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Index: Base Layers
We just updated our Base Layer Index with several new options — from versatile year-round pieces to warm layers for the coldest winter days.
Deep Dive: K2 Super Charger
We compare the Super Charger to several other carvers, including the Head Worldcup Rebels i.Speed Pro, Head Supershape i.Rally & i.Titan, Fischer RC4 The Curv & RC4 The Curv GT, Liberty V76, Dynastar Speedzone 12 Ti, and DPS Alchemist Cassiar 79.
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Volant Spatula (2002-2003)
WARNING: Yesterday we let Shane talk about his creation, the Volant Spatula. Now it’s our turn. Prepare to go disturbingly in-depth about a ski made back in 2002.
2019-2020 K2 Super Charger
The K2 Super Charger is an aptly named ski, so if you like to ski hard and fast on groomers, it's certainly worth a look. Check out our full review for more.
Big Sky Mountain Products Nylon Climbing Skins
Big Sky Mountain Products probably isn’t the first name that you think of when it comes to climbing skins. But for getting the most performance for your money, they might just be the best skins we’ve used.
18/19 Faction Prodigy 4.0
Here are our initial impressions of Faction's wider all-mountain freestyle ski, the Prodigy 4.0.
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Deep Dive: Renoun Endurance 98
We compare the Endurance 98 to the Moment Commander 98, 4FRNT MSP 99, Nordica Enforcer 100, Blizzard Bonafide, Volkl Mantra M5, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9, K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti, Liberty Origin 96, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.
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2020-2021 Renoun Endurance 98
We’ve covered it on our podcasts, Buyer’s Guide, and in many places on our site. But now it’s finally time for the full review of the ski that deserves to be described as truly unique — the Renoun Endurance 98.
Romp Skis (Ep.32)
We sat down with Romp Skis founders Caleb and Morgan Weinberg to talk about their backgrounds, their approach to building “custom” skis, how they ended up building skis for the 10th Special Forces Group, and more.
Deep Dive: 4FRNT MSP 99
We compare the MSP 99 to the Nordica Enforcer 100, Blizzard Bonafide & Rustler 9, Volkl Mantra M5, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, J Skis Masterblaster, Liberty Origin 96, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti.
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2021-2022 4FRNT MSP 99
The category of metal-laminate, all-mountain skis continues to diversify, so is 4FRNT’s MSP 99 some burly, demanding charger, or more of a forgiving ski? Check out our full review.