Recent Ski Reviews
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.
2014-2015 Nordica El Capo
The Nordica El Capo is a beautiful, well-constructed ski, with design properties that might be deceiving. See if it sounds right for you.
2nd Look: 2014-2015 Atomic Elysian
With more time in spring conditions, reviewer Lexi Dowdall weighs in on where the Atomic Elysian excels.
2014-2015 Blizzard Scout
The Blizzard Scout looks a whole lot like its popular big brother, the Cochise. But these are definitely not the same ski. Choose wisely.
2013-2014 Moment Vice
In a word, Blister reviewer Scott Nelson calls the Moment Vice “stunning.” He then uses a lot more words to explain why.
2014-2015 Epic Planks Crop Duster
If you’re already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It’s an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.
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…
2014-2015 Atomic Elysian
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
2017-2018 MOMENT Deathwish, 190cm
Subtle Difference or Different Beast? We’ve weighed in on the 184cm Moment Deathwish, time now to look at the 190cm model.
2011-2012 Rossignol Sickle
The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can…
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.
2015-2016 SkiLogik Howitzer
The SkiLogik Howitzer is well balanced and intuitive, stable at speed, and fun on groomers and in pow. In short, it’s worth a look.
G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins
The G3 Alpinist and Alpinist High Traction climbing skins are both great options—in the right terrain.
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.
Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept
The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a “VS.” review.