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2011 Armada JJ review

October 18, 2010
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The Armada JJ proved itself as a bestseller in 2010, and for good reason – its “sidecountry” design doesn’t claim to be anything that it isnt. Its patented, carefully integrated EST Freeride Rocker means that it handles the deep stuff well, but easily cuts over to carve down the rest of the mountain without a [...]

2011 Black Diamond Verdict review

October 18, 2010
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The Black Diamond Verdict is the most popular ski in BDEL’s telemark lineup. A midfat ski with racing in its blood, the Verdict is for stronger skiers who need something that will keep up on varied snow and at high speeds. “Fantastic feeling. It’s damp, but responsive… perfect amount of stiffness, but light enough to [...]

2011 Salomon Suspect review

October 18, 2010
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Salomon’s answer to an all-mountain powder crossover ski, the Salomon Suspect features the wide waist and light, snappy wood core that make it an excellent candidate both in the snowfields and in the park. Great all around ski. The suspect is well-loved, and for good reason: it’s a bombproof all mountain model for skiers who [...]

2011 Liberty Helix review

October 18, 2010
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The award-winning Liberty Helix is a workhorse big mountain ski that can take on just about everything – from tight quarters in the trees or between rocks to deep snow in open snow bowls. “A real powerhouse. It’s got everything going for it – stability, just the right amount of stiffness, but not too heavy [...]

2011 Volkl Chopstick review

October 18, 2010
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These well-equipped backcountry skis can handle just about anything you can throw at them. Designed for deep powder in tight quarters, the Volkl Chopstick skis are nimble and dexterous but have enough width to feel stable on big landings and super steep stuff. “The chopsticks feel like an extension of my body. Light, stable, so [...]