Taos Ski Valley

2018-2019 MOMENT Deathwish, 184cm

September 30, 2019January 1, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

September 29, 2021December 31, 2012 by Will Brown

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.

2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108

September 13, 2016December 23, 2012 by Will Brown

"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."

2012-2013 Atomic Redster Pro 130

September 29, 2021December 9, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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 Epic Planks Ripper

May 6, 2013November 29, 2012 by Will Brown

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.)

GALLERY: Winter’s Coming

May 9, 2013October 7, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's getting cold, so get in shape and get ready. Here's a gallery of some highlights from Alta, Taos, and Niseko this past ski season to help motivate.

Smith I/OX Goggle

October 27, 2021September 25, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

According to Smith Optics, "In the game of Global Thermonuclear War, the I/OX isn't playing around." Confused? It's OK, we're here to help.

ZipFit World Cup liner

September 27, 2021August 16, 2012 by Joe Augusten

Skeptical about custom liners? Even if you think your stock setup ain't broke, you might want to fix it anyway. Read on to learn why.

Blister Gear Review's One Ski Quiver Selections

1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)

October 27, 2021May 29, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

One ski, for every day on the mountain, any and all conditions. This is the Holy Grail of the ski industry, and we're going to let you know which skis in our view come closest to the ideal of the one-ski quiver.

Eider Niseko Jacket

November 17, 2021May 21, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're going to test the Niseko jacket from Eider, you might as well test it in the place it was named after. And throughout a huge storm cycle in Japan, the Niseko Jacket proved to be an incredibly well-thought out and well-constructed jacket, ideal for cold temps and seriously deep days.

2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher

June 11, 2012May 10, 2012 by Garrett Altmann

The 2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher is most at home in soft, forgiving snow, but is good in the air and provides a stable platform for landings. Plus, you'll likely be able to find these skis for a good price, so the question is, Should you pull the trigger?

Coreupt Steep Ride Jacket

November 2, 2012May 2, 2012 by Will Brown

The Coreupt Steep Ride jacket is a fully waterproof & breathable shell that offers a ton of performance for the price.

Nativ Snowsurf

May 18, 2012April 22, 2012 by Will Taylor

The Nativ Snowsurf squashed-tail design gives these boards a fun skate- and surf-like feel, but comes at the cost of speed and edge control.

2013-2014 MOMENT Belafonte, 187cm

November 5, 2014April 20, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For those of you who worried that a 182cm Belafonte sounded too short, but a 192cm Belafonte sounded like too much, well, we've got some very good news for you.

2012-2013 Nitro Team Gullwing

May 10, 2012April 12, 2012 by Justin Bobb

The 2011-2012 Nitro Team Gullwing is a loose, playful board with amazing pop, but it can get a little unsteady at high speed.

TREW Eagle Pant

November 2, 2012April 10, 2012 by Will Brown

The Eagle pant has the bomber construction and durability we've come to expect from Trew, with a slightly narrower fit.

2nd Look: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7

October 4, 2021April 9, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's another look at the excellent Rossignol Squad 7 with comparisons to the Rossi S7, Super 7, Moment Bibby Pro, and the ON3P Billy Goat.

2014-2015 RMU Apostle

October 7, 2015April 4, 2012 by Garrett Altmann

The RMU Apostle is versatile, maneuverable, and unlikely to disappoint.

Arc’teryx Micon pant

November 2, 2012April 2, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Arc'teryx Micon pant has a perfect freeride cut, offers complete waterproof protection, and is at home in a ridiculously broad range of temperatures.

2011-2012 K2 Happy Hour

May 9, 2012March 29, 2012 by Will Taylor

The K2 snowboarding team designed every aspect of this lightweight, playful, and stable board. The Happy hour is unusual and all-round fun, and each one comes complete with its own Grabby-Stabby....We'll explain.

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