Recent Ski Reviews
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.
2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider 87
Nordica has made a skinnier Soul Rider, one of our favorite skis. So how similar or different is the new Soul Rider 87 to the original Soul Rider, and who should consider the 87? Scott Nelson weighs in.
Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado
It’s hot outside, so we’re cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.
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2016-2017 Kitten Factory Razor 95
The Kitten Factory Razor 95 is a surprisingly versatile park ski that manages to combine impressive stability with a playful ride.
2016-2017 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Corvus or Corvus Freebird? Black Crows has rolled out two versions of this directional, big mountain ski. Here are some initial specs, thoughts, and questions about the two skis.
2016-2017 Kitten Factory Chairman
We can’t often say this, but The Chairman by Kitten Factory is a unique ski that nobody else is making. Check it out.
First Look: 2016-2017 Black Crows Camox Freebird
Here are our initial impressions of the 97mm-wide touring ski from Black Crows, the Camox Freebird.
First Look: 2016-2017 Head Monster 88
We’ve been impressed by the power and precision of the Head Monster 98 and 108. Time now to take a look at the Monster 88.
G3 Mohair LT Skins
G3’s new Mohair LT skins represent a serious jump by G3 into the world of 100% mohair skins.
2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 95
If you are looking to make the fewest possible compromises between weight and downhill performance, the Blizzard Zero G 95 deserves your attention.
2017-2018 ON3P Kartel 108
ON3P has been killing it in the “all-mountain freestyle” category, and the new Kartel 108 continues that trend.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Blizzard Zero G 95
For how well put together the Zero G 95 is, it is impressively light. But how well does it actually ski? Here are some initial findings.
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2018-2019 J Skis Whipit
The J Skis Whipit is a playful park ski that would make a great east-coast one-ski park quiver.
2016-2017 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We’re getting more time on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD, here are some initial things you need to know about Rossi’s new ski.
2017-2018 Liberty Genesis 116
The Liberty Genesis is a very playful and pretty versatile women’s powder ski.
Flash Review: G3 FINDr 102
We’ve got several days on the FINDr 102, and we talk about it + how it stacks up to the Line Tourist 102 + G3’s new SCALA skins + the G3 ION 12 vs. the Marker Kingpin. Lots going on here…
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