Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Wagner 106 ski for Blister

2021-2022 Wagner Summit 106

Wagner made a few skis for testing at the Blister Summit, and we’ve continued to spend time on their “50/50” 106mm-wide ski. The results have been quite impressive — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Wagner 106 ski for Blister

Deep Dive: Wagner Summit 106

We compare the Wagner Summit 106 to the Line Sick Day 104, Elan Ripstick 106, Liberty Origin 106, Black Crows Atris, Blizzard Rustler 10, Volkl Blaze 106, Armada Tracer 108, Sego Condor 108, J Skis Slacker, 4FRNT MSP 107, Whitedot Altum 104, 4FRNT Devastator, Moment Wildcat 108, & Fischer Ranger 102 FR.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Liberty Origin 101 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Liberty Origin 101

Liberty is updating their Origin & Genesis skis for 21/22, and launching two new models. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Origin 101.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda 100 RP for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 DPS Pagoda 100 RP

DPS is launching a whole new collection of skis for 21/22. Check out our initial thoughts on the 100mm-wide option in the new Pagoda series.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Deep Dive: Elan Wingman 86 CTi

We compare the Wingman 86 CTi to the Blizzard Brahma 88, Nordica Enforcer 88, Salomon Stance 90, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Liberty Evolv 90, Renoun Endurance 88, Salomon S/Force Bold, Folsom Spar 88, Black Crows Orb, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Volkl M6 Mantra, & Elan Ripstick 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

2021-2022 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

If your definition of an "all-mountain" ski is one that's a blast to carve on groomers but that can also handle occasional laps off piste, the Wingman 86 CTi should be on your list. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 108, 192 cm

Update 3.22.21: We've added some more thoughts after putting in a few more days on the long M-Free 108.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl M6 Mantra for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Volkl M6 Mantra

We now have a day on both the 177 cm & 184 cm M6 Mantra. Check out what we think so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma for Blister

Season Forma Ski

While it sounds cliche, the Season Forma is a ski that legitimately makes you look at the mountain in a different way. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see why it has become one of the standout skis this year for our managing editor.
Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma for Blister

Deep Dive: Season Forma Ski

We compare the Forma to the Line Pescado, Dynastar M-Free 118, Line Vision 118, Volkl Revolt 121, Line Outline, 4FRNT Renegade, DPS Koala 118, Blizzard Rustler 11, K2 Reckoner 122, Black Crows Anima, Volkl Revolt 121, J Skis Friend, Moment Wildcat, Salomon QST Blank, Icelantic Nomad 115, & K2 Mindbender 116C.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 98 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon QST 98

We just got a day on the new QST 98 — check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Line Vision 118 for Blister

Deep Dive: Line Vision 118

Dylan Wood on the Line Vision 118, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. If you haven’t already, check out our Full Review of the Vision 118 for more on that ski in particular. Here, we’re comparing it to several other skis in its class.Line Vision 118, 183 cm (20/21–21/22)Measured Dimensions: 151.0-117.5-137.4 mmStated Radius: 19.5 mMeasured Weight per ... Read more

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Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Kye Shapes Numinous

Here are some of our thoughts on Kye Petersen's big, burly, signature ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon Stance 102

Here are some of our initial thoughts on the widest ski in Salomon's metal-laminate Stance series.

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Sego Cleaver Comp for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Cleaver Comp

While it may seem like a niche ski, Sego's Cleaver Comp has been impressing us when it comes to versatility. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 106

Update 3.2.21: We've been spending more time on the latest iteration of Elan's lightweight freeride ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 21/22 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 4FRNT Hoji

4FRNT is updating the mid-fat ski in Hoji's signature series. We got on a pair of the new Hoji at the Blister Summit — check out our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 99.

Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99

We're rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.

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