There’s a lot of cool technology coming together in the Fischer Pro Mtn 86 Ti. The Air Tec Ti laminate construction gives it great torsional rigidity while remaining remarkably light, and Fischer’s All Mountain Rocker and the 12 K Carbon Fiber tip and tail enhance turn initiation with power and confidence. Several testers were so Read more ›
The K2 Pinnacle 88Ti has been working out, adding a more aggressive woodcore featuring a mix of fir and aspen for power and flex, and a layer of metal (thus the ‘Ti’) for stability and hold. As a ski that we praised last year for its ease of initiation and oversized fun factor, the 88 Read more ›
Overall the Pieps DSP Tour is a smart choice for the average backcountry skier. It's easy to use in single or multiple victim scenarios.
Overall the Pieps DSP Tour is a smart choice for the average backcountry skier. It's easy to use in single or multiple victim scenarios.
Overall the Pieps DSP Tour is a smart choice for the average backcountry skier. It's easy to use in single or multiple victim scenarios.
The Therm-a-rest ZLite is a closed-cell foam sleeping pad, meaning it does not need to be inflated to be used. Bulkier and less comfortable than most inflatable pads, it is much more durable, versatile, and easy to use. It is also one of the most inexpensive and long-lasting sleeping pads on the market. It comes Read more ›
The new S/Max Blast from Salomon is a very fun, exciting new carving ski. Testers were thrilled by how well—and quickly—this ski can arc a perfect turn. Especially in the short swing. So much so, that a few rated this the best short turning ski in the Carving category. Like most of the skis in Read more ›
Rossignol’s Hero line has done well at our test over the past few years, ranging from quick-biting slalom models to long-trenching GS skis that leave vapor trails of snow in their wake. The Hero Elite Plus, however, has become our new all-time favorite, with an ease of initiation, fast and agile rebound, and silky smooth Read more ›
The Nordica Dobermann Spitfire RB is the most race ready ski that we tested in the Carving category. Which is saying a lot, since all of these skis are built for superior edge hold and stability on hard snow. It’s built with a wood core and two sheets of Titanal for dampening and vibration absorption, Read more ›
Elan’s Amphibio profile is at its best in the Black Edition, with shovel integrated rocker and camber construction producing a sense of constant ski to snow contact, especially in medium radius turns. The inside edge is cambered, for instant grip, while the outside is rockered, for seamless transitions. Which is why our testers reported “Friendly Read more ›
Blizzard’s Firebird WRC is the single best carving ski we have ever tested. Period. Beginning of the new carving story. Our testers came off the hill talking about how this ski (along with the Fischer Curv, Atomic X9 Redster, Nordica, etc.) could very well signal a new era in pure frontside rippers, where every lift-served Read more ›
Built with Milled Titanium for increased power with less weight, and a carbon grid for excellent edge-hold, the Fischer RC4 The Curv GT wowed testers with its exciting Stability and Responsiveness. The ski excels at short to medium radius turns on hardpack, especially on the steeps. “It’s precise and forgiving at the same time,” one Read more ›