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Recent Ski Reviews

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DPS Wailer 99 PURE and HYBRID

We’ve already spilled quite a bit of ink on the DPS Wailer 99. But how well does it do telemark? Robin Abeles weighs in on the Wailer 99, in both its PURE and HYBRID constructions.

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H2O Gear Kodiak, 174cm

The 2012-2013 H2O Kodiak dominates in powder, but it can still be a very good tool for strong skiers who are looking to play all over the mountain.

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2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher

The 2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher is most at home in soft, forgiving snow, but is good in the air and provides a stable platform for landings. Plus, you’ll likely be able to find these skis for a good price, so the question is, Should you pull the trigger?

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2015-2016 Nordica Helldorado

The Nordica Helldorado—like the Nordica Patron—is an excellent ski in consistent conditions. Issues arose for us, however, the more variable things got. Find out if these skis sound like a good fit for you.

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2013-2014 Armada VJJ

After a full season on the Armada VJJ, BLISTER reviewer Lexi Dowdall has found her new favorite, all-mountain ski.

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Praxis WooTest

After working with Praxis to design the WooTest, Kevin Bazar reports that he now has the best backcountry ski he’s ever owned, and that the WooTest could benefit from a few tweaks to improve overall performance.

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Update: 2014-2015 4FRNT Hoji

After testing the 4FRNT Hoji in Niseko’s deep pow, Jason Hutchins gives an update from Alta on the Hoji’s performance in varied conditions and terrain.

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2nd Look: MOMENT Bella

The MOMENT Bella is a relatively stiff yet extremely playful women’s-specific all-mountain ski that performs well in pow, rips on hard pack, and inspires confidence in bumps and trees.

Moment Belafonte

2013-2014 MOMENT Belafonte, 187cm

For those of you who worried that a 182cm Belafonte sounded too short, but a 192cm Belafonte sounded like too much, well, we’ve got some very good news for you.

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2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia

With a good balance of weight and stability, the 2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia AT boot makes touring a breeze without sacrificing downhill performance.

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2013-2014 Surface One Time

The 2012-2013 Surface One Time is stiff when you need it to be, quick and nimble when you don’t, and it reminded Kate Hourihan not to jump to conclusions.

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2nd Look: Rossignol S3 W

The women’s version of the Rossignol S3 (the S3 W) is not only light and agile in pow, but quick, responsive, and strong when ripping consistent hardpack.

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2nd Look: 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke

Finally, some disagreement around here. The 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke has drawn some contrasting opinions. Andrew Gregovich loved it, but in his 2nd Look Review of the GunSmoke, Jason Hutchins details a mix of problems and positives.

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2016-2017 Nordica La Niña

At 185cm, the women’s-specific Nordica La Niña is extremely versatile considering its size, and enough fun to make Julia Van Raalte finally use the F-word: “Favorite.”