First Look: 2016-2017 Majesty Skis Superior
While Majesty Skis might not be familiar to some North Americans, their Superior looks like a legit offering in the jibby powder ski category.
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Trip Report: Mt Bachelor — 12.15.16
When you drop more than 5 feet of snow on thousands of acres of feature-filled terrain, things get really, really fun. Take a look...
2021-2022 Line Pescado
The Line Pescado is a super fun, poppy, fat ski that is more versatile than we’d ever imagined.
Armada Sherwin Jacket
The Armada Sherwin jacket is one of our new favorite “50/50” jackets — it excels inbounds, but isn’t out of place on the skin track
2017-2018 Armada ARV 106
The new Armada ARV 106 is an all-mountain jib ski that looks very similar to a perennial Blister favorite.
Flash Review: Salomon MTN Explore 88
So far we've been impressed with Salomon's narrower touring ski.
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Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105
We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.
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Luke Jacobson – Moment Skis (Ep.22)
We talk to Moment's head ski designer and new CEO re: the 16/17 lineup; break exclusive news about 2 other new skis; discuss how the "Deathwish" got its name, and much more...
2016-2017 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Corvus or Corvus Freebird? Black Crows has rolled out two versions of this directional, big mountain ski. Here are some initial specs, thoughts, and questions about the two skis.
First Look: 2016-2017 Black Crows Camox Freebird
Here are our initial impressions of the 97mm-wide touring ski from Black Crows, the Camox Freebird.
2017-2018 Liberty Genesis 116
The Liberty Genesis is a very playful and pretty versatile women's powder ski.
2016-2017 Kitten Factory All Mountain
Looking for one ski to use both inbounds and for touring? The Kitten Factory All Mountain is versatile one-ski quiver for the centered skier who splits his time between the skin track and the chairlift.
2nd Look: Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS
We take a 2nd Look at the Salomon X-Drive 8.8, to help give you a better sense of whether it’s a good choice given how and where you ski.
Flash Review: 16/17 Head Monster 108
Here are some initial impressions + rocker pics & specs of the 177 cm and 184 cm Monster 108..
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2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96
Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Fischer Travers Carbon
We’re putting time on Fischer’s newest ultralight AT boot.
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2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it's the first AT binding he's ever loved.
2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 108
At less than 1800 grams per ski, the Blizzard Zero G 108 is one of the most powerful and predictable lightweight touring skis we’ve used, and we've got an update after more time on the ski in Alaska.