Review: Part 2 - 2018 Dalbello Lupo AX 120 Ski Boots

Brand: Dalbello
Model: 2018 Lupo AX 120
Flex: 120
Last: 100mm

I should have written this at the end of last season, but my season kind of fizzled out with a slight knee injury.  You can read my comparison of new vs old boot in Part 1.  I put about 25 days on the boots, enough to give them a good shake down.  In summary, they ski great.  The 120 flex is perfect for me and I like the responsiveness of the new cuff design.  The shape of the spine, and the higher top buckle, really hugs the back of your leg, and there is no 'dead spot' between the shin and tongue of the boot.

Review: Part 1 - 2018 Dalbello Lupo AX 120 Ski Boot Comparison

Brand: Dalbello
Model: 2018 Lupo AX 120
Flex: 120
Last: 100mm

So I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a pair of 2018 Dalbello Lupo ski boots and will be testing them until the end of the season.  Part 1 of my review will be a direct comparison of the previous model that I currently ski on, the Lupo 110.  Part 2 will focus on on-snow performance.

Review: 2018 Blizzard Brahma

Brand: Blizzard
Model: 2018 Brahma
Length/Radius: 173cm/15.5m
Dimensions: 127-88-111

Wow, what a ski!  Let me preface my review by first telling you the conditions I tested them in.  Early March at Stowe after a couple of freeze thaw cycles and no new snow.  The high for the day was about 15°F with a wind chill of around 0°F.  Kudos to the grooming team at Stowe, but the snow was firm!

Review: Rossignol Experience 88 HD 164cm

Brand: Rossignol
Model: 2017 Experience 88 HD
Length/Radius: 164cm/13m
Dimensions: 135-88-124

I came to this ski after skiing on the Rossignol Experience 84 last season at 170cm.  I found at that length the ski was just a little long for me as I'm 5'8" and weigh only 130lbs.  The 84 is a great all mountain ski but I found it gave up edge grip on the really firm stuff due to its lack of torsional rigidity.  I just couldn't drive the tips hard enough to bite without them giving up.