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Recent Ski Reviews

17/18 K2 Catamaran
If you like really playful skis, you’re going to want to read our initial on-snow report of K2’s newest pow ski, the Catamaran.
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2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding
We looked at the G3 ION 12 in our Touring Binding Shootout, but after nearly two years on the ION 12, we’ve got our long-term review.

2017-2018 Salomon QST 99
The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.

7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.

Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
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2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We’ve just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we’ve been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.

2019-2020 Volkl Confession
The Confession was new for 16/17, and it’s coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.

G3 Scala Skin
G3’s Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?

2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 116
ON3P changed up the very good Jeffrey 114 this year, so how does the new Kartel 116 compare?

2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we’ve used in powder.

2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S
The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 is one of the lightest alpine boots in the world. But how does it ski? Check out our long-term, in-depth review.

2nd Look: Line Pandora 110
We take a 2nd Look at the Pandora 110, weighing in on its performance as an everyday, all-mountain ski.

2016-2017 Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro
After more time in the Tecnica Zero G Pro Guide we think it may be the most versatile, high-performance ski touring boot we’ve ever used. And we offer tons of boot comparisons.

2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?

First Look: 2016-2017 Majesty Skis Superior
While Majesty Skis might not be familiar to some North Americans, their Superior looks like a legit offering in the jibby powder ski category.

First Look: 2018-2019 K2 Pinnacle 130 and Pinnacle Pro 130
K2 has revised their Pinnacle 130 boot, and released the lighter Pinnacle Pro 130. So how do these two boots compare, and what else do you need to know?