Like its fraternal twin, the Pinnacle 88, the new AlLUVit 88 is at heart an off-trail ski that feels so simple to ski and imparts such confidence that it persuades its pilot that it’s just as competent on-trail as off. Kelli Gleason of Boot Doctors appreciates the...
As one of the twin flagships of the Quattro line, the RX is festooned with features designed to deliver an ultra-secure, quiet ride that should travel unperturbed through just about anything. But despite being the fatter of the top Quattros, the RX is hardly an...
For the lighter skier who dislikes the heft associated with metal laminates, the new Brahma CA (for carbon, of course) feels spot on: nimble, accurate and adept at a wide variety of turn shapes, particularly in off-trail conditions. Born from the same mold as its...
The Black Pearl 78, née Cheyenne a year ago, stands out in the crowded women’s Frontside field for 3 traits that don’t normally inhabit a ski intended primarily for groomed terrain. First, it’s a flat ski, meaning it has no interface to elevate the skier or suck up...
As its low-ball MSRP suggests, the Vantage 85 isn’t in the same league as the rest of the Vantage family when it comes to all-terrain performance. On the other hand, none of the other Vantage models are going to retail at around $399, as the 85 does. At that price,...
