ski reviews

When you look at the Line Supernatural 100, nothing really stands out visually; it looks like most any other ski. But when you get it on the snow -- especially firm snow -- you realize there is something special about the construction. That difference is the technology Line uses in the SN100...

Nordica might have resurrected a name from the past, but there is nothing warmed over about the all-new 2016 Enforcer. Just as the original Enforcer was a game changer, the new version also sets a standard. The 98-100mm category is one of the most highly contested in the industry, and it usually...

K2 has been innovative with its women’s skis since the inception of the Luv line over 10 years ago, and it continues to excel with the all-new 2016 Luvs. Today we’re talking about the Luv Boat, a ski you’ll be happy to have when you get that 2 feet of powder you’ve been waiting for. The Channel...

In this, the second season of Head’s breakthrough line that changed how women looked at Head Skis, we take a closer look at the 2016 Great Joy. At 98mm underfoot, this ski is in a category that some women may overlook, but that is a mistake in my book. While many of the 98mm segment tends to be...

Why do we do this wacky sport? Because it’s fun. Focusing on this, K2 has introduced the Pinnacle series. The Pinnacles are all new -- not "all new" as in sporting a new topskin and maybe some additional rocker, but "all new" from the ground up. The only similarity to the outgoing Annex series...

Without getting into technical designs that will make your eyes glaze over, “All New” has never rung more more true than with the 2016 Volkl RTM84. Over the years, Volkl has established a foothold in the all-mountain frontside category, and the newest RTM is a culmination of its previous...

What better ski to review on Halloween than a Monster. Head resurrects the infamous Monster name in this stellar new series of skis. The engineers at Head have built a very clear collection of skis with the Monsters; just as you pick a ski length by your size, your pick a Monster by its width...

What is the appeal of a binding that is older than the majority of the skiers who ski it? A timeless design. The Look Pivot turntable heel allows an incredibly short mount distance, which creates a very low rotation weight, which in turn creates a lighter feel and more responsive interface with...