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Recent Ski Reviews
Reader Review: 2015-2016 Nordica Patron
For former D-1 ski racer & park rat turned comp skier, Hannah Follender, the Patron performs excellently when doing what it was designed for—groomers, powder, tight trees, and jibbing.
2013-2014 Atomic Automatic, 193cm
Time to weigh in: 186 Automatic vs. 193 Automatic.
Update: 2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3
The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a “perfectly honed tool” for fresh snow and a particular riding style. See if it fits yours.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm
We’re currently spending time again on the Black Diamond Megawatt, a ski we loved in the open terrain of Las Leñas. Time now to determine how well it can handle trees and bumps….
2012-2013 Scott Lola
The Scott Lola’s powder performance combined with solid edge grip and a stiff spine make it a very versatile all-mountain ski—for certain skier types.
Update: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
With more time on the Salomon Rocker2 108, Will Brown is now asking the question, “Best One-Ski Quiver Ever?”
2013-2014 Blizzard Cochise, 193cm
185cm Blizzard Cochise vs. 193cm Cochise: Should you size up? Is the 193 still a relatively easy charger, or more of a missile? Jonathan Ellsworth and Will Brown weigh in.
2018-2019 MOMENT Deathwish, 184cm
The new MOMENT Deathwish is a lot less terrifying than either its name or its unorthodox design would suggest. One thing’s certain: you’ll want to take a peek at this oddity that looks far stranger than it behaves.
Nordica Fire Arrow F1
The Nordica Fire Arrow F1 nicely optimizes lateral stability and on-edge feedback, but caters to a different sort of skier than other popular 3-piece boots do.
2014-2015 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon is a really good ski for just about everything, from groomers to hand drags. And you know what’s really fun? Being on a ski that’s good at just about everything.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
“No all-mountain ski will shine in every discipline, but the degree to which the 108 does so well in each area—even some real jibbing—and can transition from one to the other so smoothly and easily—is really remarkable.”
2nd Look: Lange XT 130 LV
Consider this a Must Read: Marshal Olson’s review of the Lange XT contains an important discussion about boot materials that everyone who skis ought to understand.
2014-2015 LINE Mr. Pollard’s Opus
Eric Pollard and Line have created a playful pow ski with a backbone. Freestyle-minded skiers ought to be excited.
2012-2013 Atomic Redster Pro 130
The Atomic Redster Pro 130 is no joke. It is powerful and precise, and if skiing to you is about high speeds and high edge angles, you ought to check these out.
2013-2014 LINE Influence 115
This season’s Line Influence 115 has been redesigned, and it is going to appeal to a different—and broader—crowd.
2nd Look: 2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot
Jason Hutchins’ time on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot left him “nothing but impressed.” If you’re a lighter skier looking for a versatile ski (that doubles as a very good backcountry tool), take a look.