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Recent Ski Reviews
2015-2016 SkiLogik Howitzer
The SkiLogik Howitzer is well balanced and intuitive, stable at speed, and fun on groomers and in pow. In short, it’s worth a look.
G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins
The G3 Alpinist and Alpinist High Traction climbing skins are both great options—in the right terrain.
2012-2013 Praxis WooTest 2.0
Reviewer Kevin Bazar said the Praxis WooTest was the best backcountry ski he’d ever owned. After a few tweaks, he thinks the new WooTest is even better.
Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept
The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a “VS.” review.
UPDATE: Dynafit Beast 16 AT Binding
The Dynafit Beast 16 has a massive amount of technology, a massive amount of R&D, and it comes with a massive price tag. It demanded a massive, honest review. This is a Must Read.
2nd Look: 2016-2017 SCOTT Punisher
Here’s a 2nd Look on the very good Scott Punisher by BLISTER reader Johannes Simon, with comparisons between the 183 and 189 Punisher.
2015-2016 DPS Wailer 112RPC, Pure3
DPS’s new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis “more powerful, damper, and more refined.” We’ve A / B’d the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.
2014-2015 Kastle BMX108
The Kastle BMX108 is a big-mountain charger that crushes variable conditions and favors power over finesse.
2016-2017 Armada Norwalk
For those who like the sound of the Armada JJ’s light swing weight, easy turn initiation, and hook-free feel in fresh snow, but want a more directional ski with a beefier tail for more aggressive riding, meet the Norwalk.
2012-2013 DPS Yvette 112RP Pure
Not just a great pow ski, the DPS Yvette 112RP also performs well in glades, moguls, and on groomers.
ZipFit GARA Liner
The ZipFit GARA liner offers a rare blend of durability, performance, and comfort, rather than forcing you to pick just one.
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.