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Recent Ski Reviews
2016-2017 Climbing Skins Comparisons
Grip or Glide? Low weight or Super Durable? Priorities differ when it comes to climbing skins, so we’ve compared the current crop of skins to help you determine which will work best for you.
2016-2017 Rossignol Blackops
Rumors have been swirling about the Rossignol Blackops, but little has been known about it. Till now. We pull the curtain back on this ski that “doesn’t exist.”
2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana 93
Strong AND Light? We take a look at the new all-mountain ski from Nordica, the Santa Ana 93.
2019-2020 K2 Marksman
There’s been a lot of talk about the K2 Marksman’s asymmetrical sidecut, but how does it compare to the Shreditor 102 & 112 it replaces, and other all-mountain jib skis? (Oh, and what happens when you put them on the wrong feet?)
2017-2018 Armada ARV 106
The new Armada ARV 106 is an all-mountain jib ski that looks very similar to a perennial Blister favorite.
Backcountry Access Scepter Ski Pole
The BCA Scepter’s scraper grip makes it a top choice among backcountry touring poles.
2019-2020 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Here’s our review of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird and how it compares to the standard-edition Corvus.
2018-2019 Line Mordecai
The new Line Mordecai isn’t merely a wider Bacon or a skinnier Opus, it’s a stable ski that will still let you go have fun all around the mountain.
Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.
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Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105
We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.
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First Look: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
We’re getting the new Salomon QST 106 on snow this week in New Zealand, but here are our initial thoughts on the ski + rocker pics, specs, etc.
First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD
For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.
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.