Brian Lindahl
By lightening up their big-mountain weapon, the Ragnarok, with their “Carbonlite” construction, Whitedot intended to make a true, big-mountain powder charger that’s still light enough to haul uphill. So did they hit the mark with the Ragnarok Carbonlite?
BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag
This year, BCA released an all-new lighter and more compact version of their Float airbag system, and we’ve been spending much of this season touring in the new Float 27 Speed pack. Check out our review.
2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 115 FR
After getting a couple reviewers on it in conditions ranging from firm and rough to steep and very deep, you can now check out our full review of the Fischer Ranger 115 FR.
2018-2019 Whitedot R.118 Ragnarok
While its name might suggest that it’s an extraordinarily demanding ski, we’ve found the Whitedot Ragnarok to be both impressively stable and relatively accessible.
2018-2019 Faction Prime 2.0
Faction says their touring ski, the Prime 2.0, “excels at high speeds, but keeps it surprisingly nimble when things get technical.” So how stable and nimble is this ski, and how does it compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Dynastar Mythic 97
We’ve now had two reviewers on the Dynastar Mythic 97, and weigh in on how this light touring ski performs in a variety of conditions.
2018-2019 Fischer Pro Mtn 95 Ti
The Fischer Pro Mtn 95 Ti has a combination of construction elements that we’ve never seen in a ski we’ve tested. So what’s the end result? Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Salomon QST Pro 130
The Salomon QST Pro 130 is a heat-moldable, lightweight boot with a unique design, and it’s also compatible with both alpine bindings and tech bindings. Three of our reviewers have been spending time in this boot, and they all weigh in here.
2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105
Kastle calls the BMX 105 a “powerful freeride ski” that can handle pretty much anything. So where did we find it to really shine? Check out our full review.
2017-2018 Head Monster 108
So how similar or different is the new 17/18 HEAD Monster 108? Is it still a supremely stable big-mountain ski? We weigh in.
3rd Look: 2017-2018 Blizzard Cochise
The Cochise has been one of the most important all-mountain skis on the market for years, and it comes back unchanged for 17/18. So it was time to take a fresh look at the ski, offer new comparisons, and see how the Cochise measures up today.
2018-2019 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti
The Fischer Ranger 108 Ti combines good float with very energetic carving abilities.
2020-2021 Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro
We’ve put 30 more days in the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro, so here is our long-term update on performance and durability.
2nd Look: Giro Zone MIPS Helmet
After 40 more days in the Zone MIPS we've got a 2nd Look at Giro's high-end helmet.
Giro Contact Goggle & Zone MIPS Helmet
Here are our reviews of the updated (and very good) Giro Contact google, and the Giro Zone MIPS helmet.
2017-2018 Black Crows Camox Freebird
We've got more time on the 16/17 Camox Freebird from Black Crows, which comes back unchanged for 17/18.
2017-2018 Salomon QST 99
The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.
2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12
The Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 is one of the most compelling tech bindings currently on the market. Find out why.
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.
Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado
It's hot outside, so we're cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.