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Recent Ski Reviews
2nd Look: 2014-2015 Volkl Bridge, 179cm
John Gwynn weighs in on the Volkl Bridge, providing an older (wiser?) 2nd Look review, and finding a whole lot to like.
Update: 2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar, 185cm
We’ve now had more time on the Rossignol Scimitar and taken it through a broad range of conditions. If you’re an intermediate to expert skier on a budget, and in search of a one ski quiver, read on.
Protesting the Backcountry: Building a Better Backcountry Ski
There once was a guy who dreamed of a very specific backcountry ski. Problem was, nobody made it. But that’s about to change. Kevin Bazar explains why he thinks the “WooTest” will rule, why sidecut is overrated, and why Praxis Skis is the perfect company to build his dream ski.
2011-2012 LINE Influence 115, 186cm
If you’re looking for a damp, all mountain ski that rails groomers, can charge in crud, and is still remarkably good in pow, the LINE Influence 115 is definitely worth a look.
2011-2012 MOMENT Reno Jib, 176cm
If you’re looking for stiffness and stability in a park ski, the MOMENT Reno Jib might be the answer. But if you’re looking primarily for a quick ski that makes it super easy to initiate tricks, you might want to keep looking.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm
In BLISTER’s review #2, the Wailer 99s continue to shine bright.
2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm
Five days at Alta (and counting) on the Wailer 99 PURES, and we’re convinced: for solid skiers looking for a tool to do it all, your search may be over.
FIRST LOOK: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, 184cm
There are a number excellent, all mountain skis in the 98mm class. But the category just found some serious new competition.
2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar, 185cm
Early indications are that Rossignol has another strong entry in the all-mountain / do-everything category.
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.