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Recent Ski Reviews
2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 192cm
We’ve weighed in on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot, time now for the 192. It’s a different, bigger beast that wants you to become one with the fall line.
2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog
The RAMP Groundhog is a one-ski quiver that carves well in all conditions, but there are a few things freeheelers should note to really get this ski dialed.
First Look: Dynafit Beast 16 AT Binding
Here are our first thoughts from the field (and the work bench) on the new Dynafit Beast 16 binding.
2013-2014 Surface Live Free
The Surface Live Free is a backcountry-oriented ski designed by a freeride- and park-oriented ski company. If you spend a good amount of time out of bounds, take a look.
UPDATE: 2015-2016 Praxis MVP
The Praxis MVP has performed well in the air, on landings, and in pow, though for many skiers, a softer, more progressive flex pattern might complement better the shape of the ski.
SCARPA Gea
The SCARPA Gea is an AT boot that is exceptionally good for touring, hiking, and scrambling. The more you care about going up, the more you ought to take a look.
2012-2013 Atomic Punx
The Atomic Punx is a versatile, competition-ready park ski. Lots of stability, lots of pop, lots to like.
2015-2016 SCOTT Jib
Tom Wallisch’s signature ski, the SCOTT Jib TW, is a fun, soft ski that is particularly good for hitting rails.
2012-2013 DPS Nina 99
The DPS Nina 99 was built for versatility, and the result is a fun, maneuverable, and lightweight ski.
Update: 2016-2017 Nordica Soul Rider
The Nordica Soul Rider is good for playing anywhere on the mountain, including in the park, moguls, crud, and pow.
2012-2013 Praxis Concept
We see some unusual ski designs and shapes around here, but the Praxis Concept might take the cake. Here, peculiarity equals versatility.
2012-2013 MOMENT Governor
The Moment Governor is a very stable pow ski that shines in variable conditions. In short, it’s a serious ski that isn’t as punishing as it looks.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Q-115
Pow, trees, airs, and PILLOWS. The versatile Salomon Rocker2 115 continued to impress us at Jackson Hole.
2012-2013 DPS Wailer 112RPC
The DPS Wailer 112RPC rewards aggressive, precise skiing, and won’t let you get away with sloppy or passive input in bumped-up terrain.
2018-2019 Kingswood Skis SMB
The Kingswood Skis SMB is not only one of the most beautifully built skis we’ve seen, it’s an extremely capable pow ski that holds its own when the going gets variable.
3rd Look: MOMENT Night Train
The Moment Night Train occupies a realm between more playful backcountry jib skis and burly big-mountain pow skis, a great niche if it fits your skiing style.