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Recent Ski Reviews
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.
3rd Look: Blizzard Cochise
We’ve looked at the Blizzard Cochise before, but this is different: here’s a review from Blizzard athlete Rob Dickinson, a smart comp skier with podium finishes on the Cochise. It’s not our usual M.O., but we’ll explain.
2013-2014 Epic Planks Ripper
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Epic Planks Ripper is that, so far, the manufacturer’s description seems to be right on the money. (It’s rare we say things like that around here.)
PREVIEW: Atomic Punx
The Atomic Punx has developed a strong reputation coming into this season: durable yet light, solid yet nimble. But what’s really intriguing is its versatility.
PREVIEW: 2012-2013 MOMENT Governor
This is the story of a ski reportedly built by 300-lb-benching guys with tats. It’s also a story about obsession and digital calipers. But most of all, it’s the story of the evolution of a big-mountain ski that looks like it is going to absolutely rip.
Follow Up: Atomic Tracker 16 / Salomon Guardian 16 AT binding
Marshal Olson follows up on our initial review of the Atomic Tracker 16 / Salomon Guardian 16 AT binding, and weighs in on AT boot compatibility, stack height, and that climbing guide….
PREVIEW: Epic Planks Crop Duster
With a generous amount of tip and tail rocker, a 122mm waist, and a flat camber profile underfoot, the Epic Planks Crop Duster is made primarily to float and smear. But we’re still curious to see how it holds up in variable conditions….
PREVIEW: Epic Planks Ripper
On paper, for an all-mountain, one-ski quiver, everything about the Epic Planks Ripper seems well thought out.
Dalbello Kr Two PRO
The 2013 Dalbello Kr Two Pro boot has been significantly overhauled for 2013, giving the three-piece vs. overlap shell debate an exciting new talking point.
SCARPA Maestrale RS
The SCARPA Maestrale RC boot has been flying under the radar a bit, though with all it has going for it, we’re not sure why. It definitely deserves a serious look.