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Recent Ski Reviews
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.
2013-2014 Armada VJJ
After a full season on the Armada VJJ, BLISTER reviewer Lexi Dowdall has found her new favorite, all-mountain ski.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7
Here’s another look at the excellent Rossignol Squad 7 with comparisons to the Rossi S7, Super 7, Moment Bibby Pro, and the ON3P Billy Goat.
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.
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.
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.”
2014-2015 RMU Apostle
The RMU Apostle is versatile, maneuverable, and unlikely to disappoint.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Line Pandora
The Line Pandora once again impresses us as a women’s-specific, true all-mountain ski that offers a remarkable combination of float, stability, and versatility.
2013-2014 Blizzard Bodacious
From Niseko, Japan, to Juneau, Alaska, the Blizzard Bodacious proved to be a relatively forgiving ski that is awfully comfortable doing 70+ miles per hour.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element
At 115 underfoot, the women’s-specific 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element shines in powder, but it also rips groomers and (with a slightly forward mount position) handles crud.