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Flash Review: 25/26 Heritage Lab AM90

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Heritage Lab’s new “playful carver” is unlike most skis that come through Blister HQ, and its on-snow performance has so far been equally surprising. Here’s what we’ve learned about it after our first several days.

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Blister reviews the 1000 Skis All Mountain.

1000 Skis All Mountain

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A rider-owned Swedish brand put its own spin on a freestyle-friendly all-mountain ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the All Mountain by 1000 Skis.

Flash Review: 1000 Skis All Mountain

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The 1000 Skis All Mountain’s name suggests that it might be a very middle-of-the-road, do-everything ski, but it’s far from your typical 106mm-wide ski. Here are our initial impressions.

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2025-2026 Faction Dancer 79

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Faction says their Dancer 79 is the brand’s first “pure piste ski,” but it doesn’t look like most carvers. So, where does this skinny ski “with a touch of freeski soul” actually excel? Here’s our Full Review.

Deep Dive: Faction Dancer 79

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We compare the Dancer 79 to the Faction Dancer 2, Folsom Spar 78, Parlor Warbird, Volkl Peregrine 82, Black Crows Octo, Head Supershape e-Rally, Majesty HNX Ti, Renoun Atlas 80, Volkl Peregrine 80, K2 Disruption MTi, Head Supershape e-Titan, Rossignol Forza 70° Ti, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Kastle MX84, Stockli Montero AR, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Rossignol Arcade 88, & more.

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The Evolution of Giro & MIPS Helmet Tech

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Giro has been making all sorts of helmets and goggles for decades, and they've worked closely with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) throughout. But how does MIPS actually work? And how is the Giro-exclusive MIPS Spherical system different? And what's new in Giro's latest ski / snowboard lineup? We got the answers at Blister Summit 2025.
Blister reviews the 1000 Carve.

1000 Skis Carve

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A small, rider-owned Swedish brand is now making their own version of a "fun carver." Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Carve by 1000 Skis.

Flash Review: 1000 Skis Carve

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We’ve started logging time on some options in the 1000 Skis lineup, and their simply named “Carve” ski is proving to be a very exciting and unusual option in the frontside category. Here are our initial impressions.

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How Carv’s ‘Digital Ski Coach’ Uses Data to Make Skiing More Fun

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We've been using Carv's 'Digital Ski Coach' system for multiple seasons, and we've been impressed by its impact on our own skiing — and all the data it can add to our product reviews. At Blister Summit 2025, we sat down with Carv CEO, Jamie Grant, to get the full breakdown of how Carv's sensors work; the data they collect; how they turn that into useful instructions; the updates and new features they've added this season, and more.

From British Sleeping Bags to PFAS-Free Ski Jackets | Rab’s Origins & Latest Lineup

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Rab got its start making high-end mountaineering sleeping bags, but they've evolved and expanded a lot since then. In this conversation from Blister Summit 2025, we talk with the folks at Rab about their push into ski and snowboard outerwear, the move away from PFAS chemicals in outdoor apparel, what we should expect from these new PFAS-free materials, and more.

Flash Review: 25/26 Liberty Scope 99

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We’ve been spending time on some of Liberty’s latest lightweight freeride skis — here are our initial thoughts on the most versatile model in the collection, the Scope 99.

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2025-2026 Liberty Scope 99

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Liberty has expanded their Scope series by adding some new widths and shapes. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Scope 99.
Blister reviews the Line Optic 88.

2025-2026 Line Optic 88

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The Optic 88 pairs a metal-laminate construction with a shape and rocker profile reminiscent of much wider freeride skis. How well does that uncommon recipe work? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Line Optic 88.

Deep Dive: Line Optic 88

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We compare the Optic 88 to the Line Optic 96, J Skis Fastforward, Salomon QST 94, Line Blade, Blizzard Rustler 9, Black Crows Serpo, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, DPS Wailer 90, ON3P Woodsman 92, Head Kore 88 Ti, Salomon Stance Pro 90, Renown Endurance 88, & more.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 112.

2026-2027 Dynastar M-Free 112

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The M-Free 112 was one of the most talked-about skis here at Blister last season, and now we’re ready to weigh in on why that’s been the case. Here’s our Full Review of this playful freeride ski.
Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 112.

Deep Dive: Dynastar M-Free 112

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We compare the M-Free 112 to the Dynastar M-Free 108, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 118, 4FRNT Sinister, Moment Wildcat 118, Volkl Revolt 114, Dynastar M-Pro 108 Ti, ON3P Jeffrey 108, Prior Northwest 110, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Heritage Lab AM110, Head Kore 112 Ti, RMU Professor 111, Atomic Bent 110, K2 Reckoner 110, DPS Koala 111, Faction Studio 3, Moment Deathwish 112, Folsom Giver, Moment Countach 110, & more.

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