Blizzard’s Bonafide has consistently been a top-ranked ski in the All Mountain category of our ski test, with a damp, powerful feel that makes it surprisingly easy to arc authoritative turns both on and off-piste. Last season, the hardpack performance got a noticeable upgrade due to a deeper sidecut as the result of the brand Read more ›
Tested for the second year in this class the Black Crows Daemon rocked our All Mountain category by challenging our whole test team to think outside the box. Just when we might have gotten too deep into the seriousness of full sidewalls, twin Titanal plates, and a millimeter of difference in competing sidecuts, the boys Read more ›
Starting with Atomic’s Prolite Construction for a slimmer, lighter profile which also features the brand’s Energy Backbone, including a Titanium Tank Mesh for power and dampening, the Vantage 97 TI has a strength and hold that is easy to access. It handles very well in a variety of off-piste conditions, where it can carve with Read more ›
The Dynastar Legend W96 has good terrain adaptability, plus the ability to tackle what skiers encounter on big mountains including bumps, tight trees, and variable snow conditions. “This is a do-all ski for chutes, trees, mild pow, and frontside groomers,” says one tester. The With a 96-mm waist, the Legend W96 received its highest tester Read more ›
The Blizzard Sheeva 9 is a sturdy, predictable 92-mm-waisted ski ideal for all-mountain skiers who want more carve and less float. “Pick any turn radius and go,” says one tester. “It’s easy to feel centered and balanced on this ski.” Testers awarded the Sheeva 9 its highest scores for Stability and Carving, with lower scores Read more ›
The Atomic Vantage is a light, maneuverable, no-surprise ski that can both pivot and carve, favoring short to medium radius turns. “This ski is resilient,” says one tester. “It’s light yet sturdy and willing to take on terrain without faltering.” Testers gave the 97-waisted ski its highest marks for Responsiveness and Carving, followed by Float, Read more ›
Given the high cut and overall soft flex, the Gauge probably wouldn’t be your first choice for a winter backpacking or scrambling boot, but it works very well for things like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or working and standing around in frigid weather.
Given the high cut and overall soft flex, the Gauge probably wouldn’t be your first choice for a winter backpacking or scrambling boot, but it works very well for things like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or working and standing around in frigid weather.
Given the high cut and overall soft flex, the Gauge probably wouldn’t be your first choice for a winter backpacking or scrambling boot, but it works very well for things like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or working and standing around in frigid weather.
An energetic turner, the Stöckli Laser MX can make laser-fast slalom turns when skied aggressively. “An espresso in the form of a ski,” says one tester. “Crazy energetic.” Testers gave theLaser MX, with its 65-mm waist, top marks for Responsiveness, followed by high marks for Edge-hold and Carving Pleasure. The Laser MX’s lowest marks were Read more ›
Given the high cut and overall soft flex, the Gauge probably wouldn’t be your first choice for a winter backpacking or scrambling boot, but it works very well for things like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or working and standing around in frigid weather.
Given the high cut and overall soft flex, the Gauge probably wouldn’t be your first choice for a winter backpacking or scrambling boot, but it works very well for things like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or working and standing around in frigid weather.