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Recent Ski Reviews

Tecnica Cochise Pro 130 vs. Lange XT 130
The Cochise Pro has been the undisputed king of burlier alpine boots with a walk mode. But the new and improved Lange XT 130 is now a serious challenger.
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2nd Look: K2 Pinnacle 95
We offer another take on the K2 Pinnacle 95, with more on its groomer performance, freestyle performance, etc.

2015-2016 Moment Blister Pro
The Blister Pro gets a new look for 15/16. Check it out.

2018-2019 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The new Line Sir Francis Bacon is still a great all-mountain jib ski, but it’s definitely not the same all-mountain jib ski.

2018-2019 Volkl Kendo
For the 15/16 season, Volkl debuts the “brand new” Kendo. So how similar or different is it to the previous Kendo?

The Moment M1: A History (& Topsheet Results)
Here’s a history of the M1 by Moment Skis founder, Casey Hakansson, and we’ve got updates on the topsheets & lengths of the new M1.

2017-2018 Salomon MTN Lab
The Salomon MTN Lab AT boot is one of the most impressive products we’ve ever reviewed.

2016-2017 K2 Pinnacle 95
K2’s new “flagship freeride ski,” the Pinnacle 95, is easier and more balanced than its predecessor, the K2 Annex 98.

2015-2016 Salomon X Max 130
Salomon calls the X Max 130 their “top level race boot,” but we discuss both its on-piste and off-piste performance.

2020-2021 Volkl V-Werks BMT 109
The Volkl V-Werks BMT 109 isn’t the lightest touring ski we’ve tested, nor the best in firm crud or deep pow. But it is the best all-around performer in its class.

2017-2018 Atomic Vantage 100 CTi
The new Vantage 100 seems to be exactly what Atomic set out to design: a strong, relatively light all-mountain ski.

Dynafit Vulcan
The Dynafit Vulcan set the current standard for high-performance AT boots. So before we discuss some new challengers, here is our very detailed review of the Vulcan.

2016-2017 G3 Synapse 109
Down in New Zealand, the G3 Synapse 109 is proving to be a lightweight ski that shines in good conditions.

Douchebag Ski Bag
The Douchebag is one of the lightest roller ski bags we’ve seen, and it is by far the most compressible / stowable bag we’ve tested.

2015-2016 G3 Zenoxide Carbon Fusion 105
The G3 Zenoxide Carbon Fusion 105 is a very stiff and stable backcountry ski that inspires a ton of confidence in sketchy conditions and technical terrain.

2021-2022 Parlor Skis Cardinal 100
Parlor Skis is a custom manufacturer in Boston, and their Cardinal 100 has stood up very well against several of the best all-mountain skis in its class.