K2 Mindbender 99Ti W
Reading Time: 2 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesLengths: 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 minutesAN 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 minutesThe 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 minutesTHE 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 minutesMATCHMAKER: 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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