K2 Mindbender 99Ti W
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 154, 160, 166, 172 Dimensions: 134-99-120 @ 166 Radius: 15m @ 166 Best for: A true all-mountain ski for aggressive skiers. Compare with: Völkl Secret 96, Blizzard Black Pearl […]
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K2 Mindbender 99Ti
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 166, 172, 178, 184, 190 Dimensions: 134-99-120 @ 184 Radius: 20m @ 184 Best for: A big-mountain ski that can still carve groomers. Compare with: Blizzard Bonafide 97, Völkl […]
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Renoun Endurance 98
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184 Dimensions: 134-97-119 @ 184 Radius: 18m @ 184 Best for: Experts looking for a ski to keep up with them whatever their mood. Compare with: […]
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Paradise Vice 97
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 160, 170, 180 Dimensions: 124-97-114 @ 170 Radius: 17m @ 170 Best for: From park to backside and the groomer on the way home. Compare with: DPS Pagoda Piste […]
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Blizzard Black Pearl 97
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 153, 139, 165, 171, 177 Dimensions: 136-97-118 @ 165 Radius: 15m @ 165 Best for: A do-it-all race car for advanced to expert skiers. Compare with: Faction Dancer 2X, […]
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Blizzard Bonafide 97
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 165, 171, 177, 183, 189 Dimensions: 136-97-118 @ 177 Radius: 17m @ 177 Best for: A daily driver for advanced to expert skiers. Compare with: K2 Mindbender 99 Ti, […]
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Faction Dancer 2X
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 155, 163, 171, 177 Dimensions: 127-96-117 @ 163 Radius: 15m @ 163 Best for: A one-ski quiver for strong skiers. Compare with: Völkl Secret 96, Atomic Maven 96Ti, Blizzard […]
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Fischer Ranger 96
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 159, 166, 173, 180, 187 Dimensions: 127-95-118 @ 166 Radius: 16m @ 166 Best for: Aggressive skiers in the west wanting to ski faster. Compare with: Faction Dancer 2X, […]
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Elan Ripstick 94W Black Edition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 145, 154, 162, 170, 178 Dimensions: 136-94-110 @ 170 Radius: 16m @ 170 Best for: Easy-going intermediate and advanced skiers who ski the whole mountain, in all conditions. Compare […]
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Rossignol Rallybird 92
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 154, 162, 170 Dimensions: 127-94-117 @ 170 Radius: 16m @ 170 Best for: A wide range of skiers, especially those with an upright stance. Compare with: Elan Ripstick 94W […]
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Fischer Ranger 90
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184 Dimensions: 129-90-114 @ 177 Radius: 17m @ 177 Best for: A do-it-all ski for intermediate to expert skiers. Compare with: Völkl Kendo 88, Blizzard […]
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Völkl Kendo 88
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184 Dimensions: 129-88-113 @ 177 Radius: 16m @ 177 Best for: An eastern skier’s quiver of one, or a firm-snow option for the West. Compare with: […]
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Völkl Kenja 88
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170 Dimensions: 129-88-113 @ 163 Radius: 13m @ 163 Best for: An approachable, all-mountain ski for firm snow and people who love to carve. Compare with: […]
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Stöckli Nela 88
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 152, 160, 168 Dimensions: 127-88-113 @ 160 Radius: 15m @ 160 Best for: Strong skiers who split their time between groomers and the rest of the mountain. Compare with: […]
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Dynastar E Pro 85
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 149, 158, 167 Dimensions: 118-85-109 @ 158 Radius: 12m @ 158 Best for: Lovers of tight turns. Compare with: Dynastar Speed 963, Blizzard Phoenix R13 Ti, Fischer RC4 The […]
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Elan Wildcat 86 C Black Edition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 152, 158, 164, 170 Dimensions: 127-86-113 @ 164 Radius: 15m @ 164 Best for: Cruising intermediate or advanced skiers who want to improve. Compare with: Stöckli Nela 80, Rossignol […]
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Head Shape e-V10
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 Dimensions: 139-85-121 @ 170 Radius: 14m @ 170 Best for: Hard-charging skiers who love high-speed arcing. Compare with: Völkl Kendo 88, Stöckli Monero AX, […]
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Stöckli Montero AX
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 163, 168, 173, 178, 183 Dimensions: 124-80-112 @ 173 Radius: 15m @ 173 Best for: Skiing fast and taking chances, mostly on groomed runs. Compare with: Head Shape e-V10, […]
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Elan Voyager
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 160, 166, 172, 178 Dimensions: 127-78-110 @ 172 Radius: 15m @ 172 Best for: The frequently flying intermediate. Compare with: It’s one of a kind This was the crowd […]
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Völkl Deacon 72 rMotion
Reading Time: 2 minutes Lengths: 158, 163, 168, 173, 178 Dimensions: 125-72-103 @ 173 Radius: 15m @ 173 Best for: Strong skiers, mostly frontside carving. Compare with: Blizzard Thunderbird, Stöckli Monero AR, Fischer RC4 […]
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2023 Powder Buyer’s Guide — Stepping Lightly
Reading Time: 3 minutes AN XT3 TOUR FOR WOMEN One of last season’s most exciting new boots was Lange’s XT3 Tour, combining downhill performance with uphill comfort. The Lange XT3 Tour Women is identical […]
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2023 Powder Buyer’s Guide — Dress for Success
Reading Time: 7 minutes The clothing and accessories to help you get down, up and around in comfort and style UP TO THE SKINNY SKI CHALLENGE To meet the challenging demands of aerobic skinning […]
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2023 Powder Buyer’s Guide — Stay Safe
Reading Time: 3 minutes THE NEW RULES OF BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY Safety standards evolve. We’re glad cars have moved beyond just seat belts to air bags, automatic braking and lane departure warnings. Likewise, safety gear […]
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2023 Powder Buyer’s Guide — Matchmaker
Reading Time: 6 minutes MATCHMAKER: HOW TO PICK YOUR SET-UP The quest for powder begins with a crucial task: figuring out the right boot, binding and ski combination. Some boots won’t work with some […]
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