2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog
RAMP calls the Groundhog "one ski that does it all," so we went to find out how *well* it does it all.
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2014-2015 Moment Bibby
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.
2013-2014 Atomic Automatic
If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
2015-2016 Volkl One
The One is a new "fun shape" ski from Volkl—except that it has very little in common with most of the fun-shaped skis out there. Very interesting, Volkl.
2016-2017 Armada TST
The TST is a light, responsive, all-mountain ski that can pull some serious g-forces on groomers and is maneuverable at any speed.
2016-2017 SCOTT Punisher 110
Scott Sports calls the Punisher a backcountry jib ski, but reviewer Garrett Altmann calls the Punisher "the best chop and crud ski I've ever ridden."
2015-2016 Rossignol Savory 7
The Rossignol Savory 7 is a fun, lightweight, accessible ski that can still be driven fast and predictably in consistent snow.
2012-2013 DPS Lotus 138 Pure
The DPS Lotus 138 is not only one of the best pow skis on the market, it's one of the best pow skis of all time.
2015-2016 Salomon Q-105
The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon "feel." We'll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108...
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.
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.
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.
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 Praxis Concept
We see some unusual ski designs and shapes around here, but the Praxis Concept might take the cake. Here, peculiarity equals versatility.
2012-2013 MOMENT Governor
The Moment Governor is a very stable pow ski that shines in variable conditions. In short, it's a serious ski that isn't as punishing as it looks.
3rd Look: MOMENT Night Train
The Moment Night Train occupies a realm between more playful backcountry jib skis and burly big-mountain pow skis, a great niche if it fits your skiing style.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm
We're currently spending time again on the Black Diamond Megawatt, a ski we loved in the open terrain of Las Leñas. Time now to determine how well it can handle trees and bumps....
2018-2019 MOMENT Deathwish, 184cm
The new MOMENT Deathwish is a lot less terrifying than either its name or its unorthodox design would suggest. One thing's certain: you'll want to take a peek at this oddity that looks far stranger than it behaves.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
"No all-mountain ski will shine in every discipline, but the degree to which the 108 does so well in each area—even some real jibbing—and can transition from one to the other so smoothly and easily—is really remarkable."
2014-2015 LINE Mr. Pollard’s Opus
Eric Pollard and Line have created a playful pow ski with a backbone. Freestyle-minded skiers ought to be excited.