Kara Williard reviews the Diamondback Release C for Blister

Flash Review — Diamondback Release C

The Diamondback Release 5C is proving to be a fairly nimble, versatile mid-travel Trail bike. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Diamondback Release C for Blister

Diamondback Release C

The Diamondback Release 5C is an unusual offering these days — a mid-travel 27.5’’ Trail bike with somewhat moderate geometry — but we think that’s exactly why it could be a great option for the right riders. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to learn more.
Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Unleashed 98 W for Blister

2022-2023 Nordica Unleashed 98 W

Nordica's new Unleashed line offers skiers some more maneuverable, playful alternatives to their established Santa Ana & Enforcer series — check out our full review of the Unleashed 98 W to see how they compare.
Kara Williard, Dylan Wood, and Luke Koppa review the Armada ARW 106 UL for Blister

2022-2023 Armada ARW 106 UL

The ARW 106 UL is a playful ski offered in lengths ranging from 164 cm all the way to 188 cm, meaning there are a whole lot of skiers who could potentially enjoy it. We had three reviewers testing it out this season — check out all of their thoughts in our full review.

Deep Dive: Head Ski Boots Brand Lineup, 21/22

Next up in our Deep Dive series on ski boots is Head — check it out for a rundown on every boot in Head's current lineup, the most comparable alternatives from other brands, and more details to help you figure out what differentiates each boot in the lineup.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Unleashed 98 W for Blister

22/23 Nordica Unleashed 98 W

We wrapped up the season skiing the new women's Unleashed 98 W, including A/B testing it against the Santa Ana 98. Check out our thoughts so far.

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Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 2X for Blister

22/23 Faction Dancer 2X

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the women's version of Faction's 96mm-wide, metal-laminate all-mountain ski.

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Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 99Ti W for Blister

22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti W

Here are our initial impressions of the revised version of K2's metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, the 22/23 Mindbender 99Ti W.

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Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

This season Tecnica updated their long-standing Cochise series of 50/50 boots, and we think the current design is a really appealing option for those who want a boot with a walk mode that makes minimal compromises when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review of the top-end women's model, the Cochise Pro W.
Kara Williard reviews the Armada ARW 106 UL for Blister

22/23 Armada ARW 106 UL

Three of our reviewers have been spending time on Armada's lightweight all-mountain freestyle ski, the ARW 106 UL – check out Kara Williard, Luke Koppa, & Dylan Wood's initial impressions.

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