This week we chat about the new 2020 Volkl Deacon 84 Lowride! Big shoes to fill replacing the RTM collection, but we're very impressed by these new skis.
2020 deacon 84 ski review
2020 volkl deacon 84 lowride
blurs the line between front side and all-mountain
chairlift chat
deacon line
front-side skiers
gear for skiers by skiers
rtm 84
skiessentialsski reviews
skiessentials.com
titanal frame
volkl skis
Our 2020 Ski Test results are LIVE! This was our third annual ski test and we'e psyched with how it came out. We added another full day of testing at Stowe Mountain Resort, added over 10 testers, and that enabled us to increase the total skis from around 150 to 220 (actually 221). Take a...
2020 ski test
black crows skis
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
stockli
stowe mountain resort
third annual ski test
This week on Chairlift Chat we review the Black Ops 98! Rossignol doesn't release much info about this ski, so we had to do some extra digging. Who's skied it?
2020 rossignol black ops 98
98 mm underfoot
athlete-inspired freeride twin-tip skis
blacked-out graphics
chairlift chat
chris logan
gear for skiers by skiers
parker white
progressive riders
rossignol skis
skiessentialsski reviews
skiessentials.com
tip and tail rocker
wood core
all mountain skis
all mountain skis for women
chairlift chat
enforcer collection
firm snow performance
gear for skiers by skiers
most playful santa ana yet
narrowest option to date
nordica
nordica santa ana 88
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
ski reviews
skis for women
all mountain skis
chairlift chat
elan ripstick 88
elan skis
elan’s tnt construction
gear for skiers by skiers
glen plake
natural flex pattern
one of the best mogul skis in this category
skiessentialsski reviews
skiessentials.com
subtle early taper in both the tip and tail
~90 mm all mountain segment
2020 fischer ranger ti line
austrian skis
beefier version of the previous ranger 98 ti
built to handle any and all ski conditions
chairlift chat
fischer skis
gear for skiers by skiers
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
wide all-mountain ski class
15% tip rocker in the evolv90
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
hybrid construction technique
increased rocker and tip taper boosts versatility
liberty evolv90
liberty skis
more early taper in the tip
no tail rocker
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
ski review
skiessentials.com
the origin
v-series
This week on Chairlift Chat we review the new 2020 Fischer Ranger 94 FR! We're also giving a pair away in our SkiHappy Photo Contest this month. Get your photos entered by the end of April for a chance to win!
2020 dps wailer 100 alchemist rp
aspen wood core
chairlift chat
dps skis
dps’ rp shaping concept
gear for skier by skiers
innovative construction and designs
proprietary damping additives
rockered and early tapered shape
skiessentialsskiessentials reviews
skiessentials.com
ski reviews
the new wailer 100 replaces the wailer 99
10% tail rocker and 20% tip rocker
2020 liberty origin 96
chairlift chat
evolv collection
gear for skiers by skiers
liberty skis
liberty skis of colorado
rocker/camber/rocker profile
skiessentialsski review
skiessentials.com
speedcore carbon
v-series
carbon tip
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
keeping the swing weight down
m5 mantra
positioning metal along the edges
skiessentialsskiessentials reviews
ski review
skiessentials.com
skihappy photo contest
titanal frame construction
torsional stiffness when initiating turns
volkl
volkl kendo
This week on Chairlift Chat we take a look back at last week's Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver. This article and video focuses mostly on skis. We'll have a few more articles and videos for softgoods, accessories, and more, but in the meantime let us know if there's anything you're looking...
2020 dps skis
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
marketing managers
outdoor retailer snow show
product designers
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
snow demos
trade show for the ski and outdoor sports industry
We've been having a blast testing these 2020 Nordica Enforcer 104 Frees! With these and the new 88, the Enforcer collection feels more complete than ever before. Take a look!
@Philpug and @Tricia went live today with some info on the Mindbender 99Ti, and we've got a full review of the 108Ti for you! Pretty exciting new collection from K2, we're excited to continue to ski and test them throughout the season.
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
k2 mindbender
k2 mindbender 108ti
k2 skis
mindbender 99ti
much less tail rocker than tip rocker
new mindbender collection
prototype k2 skis
second widest ski in the collection
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
the pinnacle collection is going away
tip rocker is relatively long
torsion control design
We're excited to share our review of the new 2020 Nordica Enforcer 88! We've been testing these skis for about a month now and are genuinely impressed. Hands down a valuable addition to the lineup.
This week on Chairlift Chat we have a brand introduction and review of Mons Royale! This stuff is incredible and will keep you ultra-comfortable while skiing.
chairlift chat
clothing and base layer brand
gear for skiers by skiers
high warmth to weight ratio
ispo trade show in munich
merino wool
merino wool base layer
mons royale
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
zq merino wool
This week on Chairlift Chat Jake walks you through his 6 tips for staying safe when venturing into the backcountry. This is not intended to be an end all/tell all guide to backcountry skiing, just some reminders to keep you safe. We encourage anyone interested in backcountry skiing to seek our...
backcountry 101
backcountry ski safety
be prepared for the worst
bring food and water
chairlift chat
gear for skiers by skiers
have basic avalanche safety knowledge
keep your extremities warm
make a plan
never ski alone
skiessentialsskiessentials.com
skiing the backcountry
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