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  1. SkiTalk Test Team

    2019 Armada

    Armada Edollo Dimensions: 133-98-123 Radius: 20.5m@180cm Sizes: 164, 172, 180 Size tested: 180 Design: All New dean_spirito: The 2019 Henrik Harlaut pro model isn’t exactly all new, but a few changes are worth mentioning. The Edollo is still the same 98mm twin tip that we all know and love, but...
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: 2019 Reviews by Brand (Archive)
  2. yizzung

    Help me pick quiver ski #3

    A year ago on this site I was looking for a new ski to replace my '13/14 173 Bonafides. There was so much powder in the Sierras last year that I never got off my, '16/17 184 DPS Wailer 112RP2 Pure3s, so my research failed to progress much... Thankfully this year I'm not distracted by all that...
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    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Hardgoods: Skis, Bindings, Poles, and More
  3. Michael Kane

    Sneak Peek: 2018/2019 Gear

    It is getting to be that time when we starting to see something pop regarding next year's stuff. Anyone have any information, rumors or anything regarding to new gear. Have seen minor teasers for new boots by Fischer and Nordica, Anyone got anything else.
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    • blizzard firebird skis blizzard sheeva 9 daron rahlves dps foundation cassiar 87 dps skis fischer skis new salomon/atomic binding new ski gear teasers next year's ski gear nordica ski reviews tecnica mach hv
    • Replies: 301
    • Forum: Hardgoods: Skis, Bindings, Poles, and More
  4. ATLSkier

    Would you buy skis without a demo first?

    I live in Atlanta and am in the market for new skis. I would like to try before I buy, but I don't have a ton of ski days each year (and, unsurprisingly, none in ATL). When I am out west skiing, I am with family and friends and don't like taking the time to swap in and out skis to demo them...
  5. Philpug

    Cage Match Comparison 2018 Blizzard Rustler 11 vs 2018 Nordica Enforcer 110

    Some cage matches are tougher than others; this one of them. When the skis are more similar than different, my work gets harder -- but of course that's why you pay me the big bucks. So where do we start with the similarities? The same factory? The same parent company? Where, oh where do we...
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    • blizzard rustler 11 blizzard skis cage match comparision freeride bull collection helldorado nordica enforcer 110 nordica skis ski compare and contrast ski reviews
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  6. SkiEssentials

    Sponsored 2018 Ski Test - Behind the Scenes

    Hey PugSkiers! We've had a lot of questions and comments about our ski test, so we decided to put together a little "Behind the Scenes" article. Although not featured in the video, @Philpug and @Tricia made an appearance! We're already looking forward to the 2019 Ski Test, which we plan on...
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Chairlift Chat
  7. SkiEssentials

    Sponsored 2018 Rossignol Experience 88 HD Review

    Hey PugSkiers! It's been a little while since our last full length 2018 ski review, but we're kicking things back off with the 2018 Rossignol Experience 88 HD. No structural changes to this ski from 2017 to 2018, but we didn't do a full review of it last season and wanted to take some time to...
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Chairlift Chat
  8. LeLeedler

    Anyone Tried the 2018 Blizzard Brahmas Yet?

    Hi! So, I have been skiing on some older Kästles, old Volkl Racing Skis, and some also old Head Racing skis. While I am pretty happy with my setup, at the end of this 2016-2017 started to demo a lot of skis with the intentions to buy a pair and, needless to say I had some great times with some...
  9. SkiTalk Test Team

    2018 Stöckli

    Stöckli Laser AX Dimensions: 123-78-110 Radius: 15.6m@175cm Sizes: 159, 167, 175, 183 Size tested: 175 Design: Carryover Ron: The new AX represents the new class of narrow all-mountain skis. It has a very unique build with softish, slightly rockered tips but is quite stiff torsionally. Moving...
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    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: 2018 Reviews by Brand (Archive)
  10. SkiTalk Test Team

    2018 Rossignol

    Rossignol Experience 88 HD Dimensions: 135-88-124 Radius: 17m@180cm Sizes: 156, 164, 172, 180 Size tested: 180 Design: Carryover/NGT Philpug: (from last year) In the words of the immortal Jimi H…Are You Experienced? In bringing back the Experience 88 with an updated construction to go with its...
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    • pugski feedback rossignol experience rossignol experience 88 hd rossignol reviews rossignol ski reviews rossignol skis rossignol sky 7 hd rossignol soul 7 hd ski review insider tip ski reviews who is this ski for? who is this ski not for?
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: 2018 Reviews by Brand (Archive)
  11. Philpug

    Cage Match Comparison 2017 Blizzard Bonafide vs 2017 Head Monster 98

    Wallflowers need not reply to this comparison; in fact, just keep moving along. The Bonafide and Monster 98 are the two heavy hitters in this segment. I am not saying these are 11/10th skis, but they are definitely for stronger, more aggressive chargers. These two skis also have some of the...
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    • armada invictus 99ti blizzard bonafide blizzard skis cage match comparison head monster 98 head skis nordica enforcer 100 rossignol experience 100 ski compare and contrast ski review ski reviews volkl mantra m5 why choose the bonafide? why choose the monster 98?
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  12. What's the Best Ski?

    What's the Best Ski?

    One of the first and most common questions I get when someone walks up to the ski wall is, "What's the best ski?" I know when I get that question, an education process is coming up. I also know I am dealing with a person who wants information but has no real clue where to start. Chances are this...
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    • ask the skier what he or she needs best ski do you like to drive the ski or ride it? how aggressively do you ski? how long have been skiing? regurgitating every spec ski reviews spends the time asking questions what don’t you like to ski? where do you ski?
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  13. Is Print Dead?

    Is Print Dead?

    There was a time before the 1s and 0s of the digital age that skiers had to wait until fall when the new buyers' guide arrived in the mail. It was almost an inch thick, a true skier's bible; it made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I would wash my hands first, so I wouldn't get the pages...
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Gear
  14. Philpug

    Cage Match Comparison Cage Match Comparisons--Index

    After reviewing skis for for a decade and a half, we have found many ways to pass along our interpretations. One of the most common questions we get is to compare one ski directly against another; usually they are two similar skis but sometimes they are completely different. This is where...
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    • 2018 blizzard bonafide vs 2018 blizzard rustler 10 2018 head kore 93 vs 2018 head monster 88 bonafide cage match ski comparisions compare and contrast skis comparing one ski against another helping skiers choose a ski index of cage match ski comparisons ongoing series of ski comparisons ski reviews
    • Replies: 96
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  15. Philpug

    Comparison Review Thumbnail Review: 2017 Head Supershape Series

    Head was generous enough to drop off four pairs of the all-new Supershapes for us to try at Arapahoe Basin over Mother's Day week. We received a 170 Magnum (green), 170 Rally (red), and 170 and 177 Titan (blue). Unfortunately, the iSpeed (yellow) was not available. These skis were out on demo...
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    • 2017 head supershape series carvaholics graphene head skis head supershape series i.magnum i.rally i.titan pdx system binding ski compare and contrast ski reviews
    • Replies: 110
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  16. S

    Individual Review Review: Kästle FX85

    After testing the new Kästle FX85 last SIA, I told Mr. Davenport, “It’s like cheating!” — so quick and easy to ski, super fun in bumps yet handled both groomed and light crud with ease. I already own an MX83, so I felt the want but not the need for a similar ski. Except that they aren’t that...
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    • boutique skis chris davenport kastle fx85 kastle mx83 kastle of austria kastle skis premium skis ski reviews versatile skis
    • Replies: 141
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  17. Philpug

    The Unbiased Biased Review

    Can any review be completely unbiased? We honestly don't think so, and we think it is unrealistic to expect it. We all have biases; as much as we try to be impartial, biases build up over the years. Now, before getting out of whack, let's embrace our humanness. We all have preconceived opinions...
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    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  18. Josh Matta

    4frnt Renegade

    So you probably know me and I ll keep this fairly short. Skier Age 32 190lb 5'10 PSIA Ed Staff like it all but lives for tree skiing. Ski 186cm 2015 4frnt Renegade Dimensions (mm): 135-122-129 Turn Radius: 35 meters Actual Tip to Tail Length (straight tape pull): 185cm mounted at 86cm...
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    • 186cm 2015 4frnt renegade 4frnt skis full reverse camber huge sweet spot jason levinthal josh matta psia ski compare and contrast ski reviews
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
  19. Philpug

    20 Questions. Everything you wanted to know...

    We are getting ready to go to SIA and will be meeting with many industry folks. Besides doing our "Live from the floor" reports, btw follow us on Twitter @Pugski_YSA. Along with meeting with manufacturers, we will be meeting with skiing icons and other industry professionals. What questions...
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    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: General Skiing
  20. mike_m

    Report from Loveland demos, November 2015

    Just got back from the demos at Loveland. Wanted to try possible replacements for two of my go-to skis: my everyday teaching skis (versatile, but biased toward the frontside with a waist around 80) that I can comfortably ski all day for six days straight(!) and a possible replacement for my...
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    • atomic skis dynastar skis head skis k2 skis kästle line skis loveland scott the ski ski reviews volkl skis
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Gear Reviews and Comparisons
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