Recent Ski Reviews
2010-2011 ON3P Billy Goat, 186cm
BLISTER breaks down all things Billy Goat, past and future, with a Billy Goat / Rossignol S7 comparison thrown in for good measure.
2011-2012 BCA Float 18 Airbag
Airbag packs are a phenomenal piece of backcountry safety gear, but the problem’s always been their substantial weight and price tag. BCA’s Float 18 Airbag, however, reduces both. If you like to play beyond the ropes, you should certainly take a look.
2012-2013 Rossignol S3
For anything from mellow pow skiing to zipperlines, tight trees, soft groomers, switch landings, spins, and straight airs, the Rossignol S3 is good times.
Sportube Double Ski Case
In case you haven’t heard, it’s snowing. Here’s another ski carry option to help get you and your gear to the mountain.
2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 182cm
The 11/12 Black Diamond Zealot just isn’t the ski it used to be. For many, that ought to be very good news.
2012-2013 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm
Lots of people have asked, so here goes: the MOMENT Night Train vs. the Bibby Pro vs. the Jaguar Shark.
2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm
More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here’s a user’s guide to MOMENT’s all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.
2017-2018 MOMENT PB&J, 188 cm
The MOMENT PB&J is a serious contender for the title of the best one-ski quiver on the planet.
2011-2012 ON3P Caylor, 191cm
If your primary objective is to destroy any soft snow or chop in sight—and terrify small furry animals along the way—you might want to read this.
Update: Armada AK JJ – Pow Performance
8.19.11 was one of the best days of my life on skis. I happened to be riding the Armada AK JJ in Las Leñas.
2014-2015 Völkl Bridge, 179cm
A first look at Völkl’s one-ski-quiver contender, the Bridge.
Update: 2013-2014 Völkl Katana, 191cm
The Völkl Katana is just as happy to float and slarve through fresh as it is to destroy crud at mach speeds.
2013-2014 Armada AK JJ, 195cm
Armada didn’t ditch the playful qualities of the JJ when they made the AK JJ, and you’re certainly going to notice the family resemblance.
Update: 2011-2012 MOMENT Bibby Special, 196cm
The MOMENT Bibby Special may be new, but we’re pretty inclined to stick with the original Bibby Pro.
First Impressions: 2011-2012 MOMENT Bibby Special, 196cm
MOMENT has created a spin-off of a popular original. Here are Will Brown’s first impressions.