Recent Ski Reviews

2021-2022 DPS Foundation Koala 103
For 21/22, DPS is expanding their playful Koala series with the introduction of the brand-new Koala 103. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to learn more.

2021-2022 Parlor Warbird
There are lots of smaller-batch ski manufacturers these days, but very few that have branched out into the category of dedicated carving skis. Parlor changed that with their Warbird — a 78mm-wide ski designed to excel on groomed snow.

2020-2021 J Skis Hotshot
We’ve now had two reviewers putting in a lot of time on J’s playful, metal-laminate ski — and they’re both big fans. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Hotshot.

Atomic Announces New Maverick & Maven Skis
Atomic just announced the replacement to their current Vantage series: the brand-new Maverick & Maven all-mountain skis.

Season Nexus Ski
Last fall, Eric Pollard made a surprising announcement: he’d started his own ski and snowboard brand with Austin Smith. We’ll be riding every ski / board in the lineup, but for now, check out our First Look of the 106mm-wide Nexus ski to learn more about the brand and its product lineup.

Volkl Announces New M6 Mantra & Secret 96
Volkl just announced new versions of their Mantra & Secret skis. Check out what they’re changing with the latest M6 Mantra & Secret 96.

2020-2021 Volkl Revolt 104
Two of our reviewers have been skiing all over Mt. Crested Butte on Volkl’s new Revolt 104. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

2020-2021 Hinterland Maul 121
Hinterland is a small-batch ski manufacturer out of Utah, and we’ve been impressed by the widest ski in their lineup, the Maul 121. Check out our full review for more on the ski and how it compares to other playful pow skis on the market.

2020-2021 Faction La Machine
126 mm wide, reverse-cambered, really light — “La Machine” from Faction is not your typical ski, and we’re really curious about how this pow-specific tool will perform this season. Check out our First Look for more info.

2020-2021 Armada Declivity 92 Ti
We’ve spent the past few weeks skiing one of Armada’s new metal-laminate skis, the Declivity 92 Ti. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of this fun, lively, & versatile ski.

1-Ski-Boot Quiver: Reviewer Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers’ 1-boot-quiver selections, with additions from Paul Forward & Eric Freson

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers’ 1-ski quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Sam Shaheen, & Eric Freson.

2020-2021 K2 Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti
We’ve spent the last two weeks testing four of K2’s new Disruption skis back-to-back. Check out our review to see how the Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti compare.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers’ 2-ski quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Eric Freson, & Sam Shaheen.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 3-ski quiver selections, reviewers Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, & Jonathan Ellsworth add their picks.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 4-ski quiver selections, Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott add their picks for the 20/21 season.