2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
The new Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has a lot to live up to given how good the Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 110 are. So does it? Check out our full review of the Enforcer 104 Free.
Luke Koppa
19/20 Apparel — Sustainability, New Tech, & the Death of Full-Zip Jackets?? (Ep.40)
We’ve been inundated at HQ with new apparel from Patagonia, Mammut, Flylow, Sole, and much more in the past few weeks. Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa recently sat down to do their favorite thing — geek out on new apparel.
19/20 Dynastar Menace 98
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar's all-mountain-freestyle ski, with comparisons to the Rossignol Black Ops 98.
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2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 108Ti
We’ve now spent a lot of time on K2’s new Mindbender 108Ti, and you can now check out our full review.
2020-2021 RMU North Shore 108
RMU’s North Shore 108 seems to combine elements from both the more directional, harder-charging end of the spectrum, as well as the more forgiving and playful side. So what does that actually look like? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.
19/20 RMU North Shore 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of RMU's narrower big-mountain ski.
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19/20 Line Vision 108
After getting more time on it, we've updated our initial on-snow impressions of Line's very light Vision 108.
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19/20 Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Armada's metal-laminate freestyle ski, the ARV 106Ti.
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2019-2020 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
Atomic is making some key updates to their Hawx Ultra XTD line of AT boots for 19/20. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions.
18/19 Romp Skis 100
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the custom Romp Skis 100.
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2020-2021 Nordica Strider 120 DYN
We’ve now spent over 120 days in Nordica’s 50/50 boot, the Strider 120, and we think it’s a very good option for those looking for a legit 120-flex boot that they’ll use inside and outside of the resort.
Black Diamond Helio Active Shell
The Black Diamond Helio Active Shell is an extremely impressive Gore-Tex jacket, and is worth a good look if you're a backcountry skier or snowboarder who appreciates weather resistance, breathability, and low weight. Check out our full review.
19/20 Line Outline
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Line's new playful pow ski, the Outline.
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2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 118
It's been a good year to test pow skis in Crested Butte, and the Dynastar M-Free 118 is one of the most surprising ones we've been on. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
19/20 4FRNT Inthayne
We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.
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19/20 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
Update 2.8.19: Check out our updated on-snow impressions of the brand-new Enforcer 104 Free, with comparisons to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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18/19 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory
Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar's big, heavy pow ski.
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2021-2022 Folsom Trophy Carbon
The Folsom Trophy Carbon is one of the few playful pow skis that’s light enough to tour on, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
2019-2020 Faction Prodigy 4.0
Want a ski that's quick and playful while also being strong and damp? If so, the Prodigy 4.0 is worth a good look. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.