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Ski Reviews

2023 Salomon Stance 84

Philpug Size tested: 177, 185 Location tested: Snowbasin, UT Conditions tested in: Groomed old snow Last year Salomon expanded their Stance line...

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2024 Lusti PC 77

Size Tester: 177cm Location: Palisades Tahoe/Mammoth Conditions: Spring refrozen to corn Philpug: Talk about a “tail” of two skis. I had high...

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2024 Blizzard Thunderbird R15

Updated from previous season ... Erik Timmerman: I skied the Thunderbird among a cluster of more expensive frontside rippers, and this ski does...

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2023 Head Shape E-V8

Andy Mink: Size tested: 170cm Location tested: Mammoth Mountain, CA Conditions tested in: First run groomers, firm but not bullet proof Head has...

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2023 Head Worldcup Rebels e-Race Pro

Philpug: This is the first ski in a while that made me think I wanted to don a race suit and get into a Thursday night beer league. It just wants...

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2022 DPS Foundation Wailer 100 RP

Philpug: It is true that RP in DPS’s model name means Resort Powder, but in the case of the all-new Foundation Wailer 100 RP, it should mean...

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2023 Salomon Stance 90

Philpug: While Salomon did make the QST 92 a little more stout at the end of it's life, it still was not the powerhouse the new Stance 90 is. Two...

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2024 Blossom AM85

Philpug: Size tested: 178cm Location tested: All over Conditions tested in: Up to 8-10" Even those who are in the know are still somewhat...

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2023 Volkl Mantra 102

Philpug: Length tested: 177 Location tested: Sun Valley Conditions: Fresh powder Yes, the Mantra 102 is a big boy ski, but like many of the...

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2024 Salomon Stance 96

Philpug: The Salomon Stance collection had been out for a few seasons now and unfortunately it hasn’t set the world on fire with sales. Could it...

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2024 Fischer RC One 86 GT

Philpug: The Fischer RC One GT 86 has a mouthful of a name; an accomplished skier could make it down the better part of some ski trails before...

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2022 Völkl Deacon 72 Master

Philpug: On paper, the Deacon 72 Master looks like a super-aggressive, hyper-demanding ski -- but that is just not the case. Sure, it checks all...

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2023 Lusti MP 77

Philpug: Size tested: 177cm Location tested: Palisades Tahoe, CA Conditions tested in: Softening firm groomers, hard solid crust We get the...

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2024 Blossom Pure 94

Philpug Location: Mt. Rose Size:183cm Conditions: Early season chalk First of all, I am not too sure it is too early to pour one out for Premier...

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2024 Atomic Redster Q9.8

Philpug Length tested: 173 Location tested: Snowbasin UT Conditions tested in: Groomed old snow Atomic has a history of producing stronger skis...

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2024 Head Supershape e-Rally

Philpug: The Rally has been the SkiTalk.com weapon of choice from the Supershape collection since it was introduced two generations ago. It has...

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2024 Blizzard Rustler 10

Winks Size tested: 174 Location tested: Mammoth Mountain Conditions tested in: A beautiful blue bird day with softening conditions A long awaited...

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2024 Stöckli Laser WRT Pro

Philpug Size tested: 172cm Location tested: Loveland,CO Conditions tested in: Groomer Zoomers To quote George Takei: “Oh My …!” In a perfect...

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2024 Head Total Joy

Tricia Length tested: 158cm Location: Brighton Conditions: Mixed with groomers When Head introduced the Joy line back in 2014,(wow, has it really...

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2023 Völkl Blaze 86 W

Lauren: In all honesty, I didn’t expect much from the Blaze 86 W. A lightweight freeride ski with an 86mm waist? Sounds about as stable as a...

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