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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 93 Unlimited for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Nordica Santa Ana 93 Unlimited

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We’ve been spending time on the new Santa Ana 93 Unlimited to see how it compares to the regular Santa Ana series. Check out our initial thoughts.

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

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Next up in our Deep Dive series on ski boots is Nordica — check it out for a rundown on every boot in Nordica's 21/22 lineup, 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 Head Kore 85 W for BLISTER

Flash Review: 21/22 Head Kore 85 W

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Here are some of our initial impressions of how the narrowest ski in the Head Kore lineup handles on-piste terrain.

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

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Second in our new Deep Dive series on ski boot lines is the 21/22 Lange ski boot collection, which includes everything from racing to free-touring boots, and we discuss all notable specs, features, most similar boots from other brands, and more. Become a Deep Dive subscriber or Blister Member to check it out.

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Kara Williard reviews the Head Kore 103 W for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Head Kore 103 W

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Here are some of our initial thoughts on the widest ski in the women's Head Kore series, including comparisons to the Nordica Santa Ana 104.

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

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In our new “Deep Dive” series on ski boots, we’re laying out *all* the details and differences between the boots in a brand's entire lineup. We're kicking it off with the 21/22 Atomic ski boot collection, from racing to touring boots, including all notable specs, features, most similar boots from other brands, and more. Become a Deep Dive subscriber or Blister Member to check it out.

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Kara Williard reviews the Salomon Stance W 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon Stance W 88

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Check out our initial impressions of this metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski from Salomon.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 93 C for Blister

2021-2022 Atomic Maven 93 C

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Atomic is overhauling their all-mountain lineup for 21/22, and we spent a lot of time on one of the new women's skis in the line, the Maven 93 C. Check out our full review to see where this new ski sits in the market.
Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

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Kara Williard has been spending time in the new 120-flex women's Cochise boot. Check out her initial thoughts.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 93 C for Blister

21/22 Atomic Maven 93 C

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We've been spending time on the widest women's ski in Atomic's new Maven series — check out our thoughts on it so far.

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Kara Williard reviews the 4FRNT MSP CC for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT MSP CC

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After almost 20 days on it, the women's MSP CC has proven to be a particularly versatile ski, whether you're looking to push your limits in challenging terrain, or taking it easy. Check out our full review.
Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Black Pearl 97 for Blister

20/21 Blizzard Black Pearl 97

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Check out our initial thoughts on the new women's Black Pearl 97.

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