2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it's the first AT binding he's ever loved.
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2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation
If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.
2020-2021 Marker Kingpin 13
The Marker Kingpin is the most capable, most versatile, all-around ski binding we’ve used.
2015-2016 Lange XT 130 LV
The Lange XT 130 LV is a high performance alpine boot with a solid walk mode.
Update: Modified Atomic Backland Carbon
We've been very impressed with the Atomic Backland Carbon boot, but we've also done some modifications to optimize performance.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers
'Tis the season. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for the active people in your life.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 100
The new Nordica Enforcer won one of our "Best of 15 /16" awards, see why.
2018-2019 Atomic Backland Carbon Boot
The Atomic Backland Carbon offers the best uphill performance of any boot we’ve reviewed, while still providing impressive power on the descent.
2nd Look: Moment Governor
We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the Moment Governor and how it works as a wider, all-mountain ski. Here’s our 2nd Look at that question.
2nd Look: 2018-2019 Salomon MTN Lab AT boot
Here's a 2nd Look at the Salomon MTN Lab, with an update on the toe and heel compatibility with the Dyanfit Beast.
2018-2019 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The new Line Sir Francis Bacon is still a great all-mountain jib ski, but it’s definitely not the same all-mountain jib ski.
2018-2019 Volkl Kendo
For the 15/16 season, Volkl debuts the "brand new" Kendo. So how similar or different is it to the previous Kendo?
2017-2018 Salomon MTN Lab
The Salomon MTN Lab AT boot is one of the most impressive products we've ever reviewed.
2020-2021 Volkl V-Werks BMT 109
The Volkl V-Werks BMT 109 isn’t the lightest touring ski we’ve tested, nor the best in firm crud or deep pow. But it is the best all-around performer in its class.
2017-2018 Atomic Vantage 100 CTi
The new Vantage 100 seems to be exactly what Atomic set out to design: a strong, relatively light all-mountain ski.
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2018-2019 Coalition Snow Abyss
Coalition Snow is a new company designing skis by women, for women. So far, we've been very impressed by their powder ski, the Abyss.
2015-2016 Moment Tallac
The Moment Tallac is a purpose-built touring ski that won't wear you out on the way up, while providing a solid ride on the way down.
2016-2017 Blizzard Spur
Update: we've added a 2nd review of the Spur by Paul Forward, conducted while heli & resort skiing in Alaska.
2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer
The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.