2nd Look: 2013-2014 Atomic Elysian
With more time in spring conditions, reviewer Lexi Dowdall weighs in on where the Atomic Elysian excels.
2013-2014 Blizzard Scout
The Blizzard Scout looks a whole lot like its popular big brother, the Cochise. But these are definitely not the same ski. Choose wisely.
2013-2014 Moment Vice
In a word, Blister reviewer Scott Nelson calls the Moment Vice “stunning.” He then uses a lot more words to explain why.
2013-2014 Nordica Hell & Back
The Nordica Hell & Back combines proven designs with smart modern updates to create a ski that handles very well. There are a lot of skiers out there who ought to check it out.
2013-2014 Epic Planks Crop Duster
If you’re already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It’s an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.
2013-2014 Salomon Quest 105
The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon “feel.” We’ll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108…
2013-2014 Atomic Elysian
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
2013-2014 Salomon Lumen
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
2012-2013 MOMENT Deathwish, 190cm
Subtle Difference or Different Beast? We’ve weighed in on the 184cm Moment Deathwish, time now to look at the 190cm model.
Rossignol Sickle
The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can…
2013-2014 Blizzard Kabookie
Based on the popular Bonafide, the Blizzard Kabookie was designed as a lighter option for both resort and backcountry use. But this is no backcountry noodle—it’s more of a race ski tweaked to tackle off-piste conditions.
2013-2014 Salomon Stella
The Salomon Stella is an all-mountain women’s ski that was designed to do everything well. So far, it largely succeeds.
2012-2013 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.
2012-2013 SkiLogik Powderball
The SkiLogik Powderball is an EASY ski, especially well suited to those who are new to pow skiing or those who ski the trees a lot on deeper days.
2012-2013 Atomic Bent Chetler
The 192cm Atomic Bent Chetler is more than just a playful pow ski, it easily stomps jumps and handles resort chop and variable backcountry conditions.
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.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 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.
2013-2014 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.
