Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

2021-2022 Kye Shapes Numinous

Last week we talked about the Metamorph, a new ski from Kye Petersen & Foon Skis’ new brand, Kye Shapes. Now it’s time to talk about the big gun in the Kye Shapes lineup, the Numinous. And for many people, we think there is a lot to like about this big-mountain ski. Check out our video First Look & writeup.
Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Ahmeek 105 for Blister.

2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105

Shaggy's is a small brand that builds their skis in Michigan, and we've been very impressed by the versatility of their Ahmeek 105. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Ahmeek 105 for Blister.

Deep Dive: Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105

We compare the Ahmeek 105 to the Moment Deathwish, Moment Wildcat 108, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 10, ON3P Woodsman 108, J Skis Metal, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Liberty Origin 106, Line Sick Day 104, 4FRNT MSP 107, Armada ARV 106Ti, Sego Big Horn 106, Nordica Enforcer Free 104, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, and Faction Prodigy 3.0.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Rustler 10 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Rustler 10

The updated Rustler 10 looks similar to the old version on paper, but there are some key differences between the two that we think could make the new version a more appealing option for many resort skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Rustler 10 for Blister

Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 10

We compare the new Rustler 10 to the previous Rustler 10, ON3P Woodsman 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Nordica Enforcer Free 104, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, J Skis Metal, Armada ARV 106Ti, Liberty Origin 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, Black Crows Corvus, Sego Big Horn 106, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Elan Ripstick 106, & Blizzard Cochise.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Wildcat 108 for Blister.

Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat 108

We compare the 184 cm Wildcat 108 to the Moment Wildcat, Moment Meridian, Moment Deathwish, ON3P Woodsman 108, ON3P Jeffrey 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Nordica Enforcer Free 104, Armada ARV 106Ti, Liberty Origin 106, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Line Sick Day 104, Elan Ripstick 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, Black Crows Corvus, J Skis Metal, Prior Husume, and Blizzard Cochise.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 2020 Moment PB&J for Blister

2019-2020 Moment PB&J

This year Moment tweaked their long-standing all-mountain-freestyle ski, the PB&J, and we’ll be spending more time on the new version this season. For now, check out our First Look video & writeup for our initial impressions.
Blister's 2019 casual shoe and boot roundup

Casual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019

While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.
Blister reviews the Kastle MX99

2019-2020 Kastle MX99

We recently received the Kastle MX99, and this ski has many of us at Blister very, very excited. Check out our First Look to see why.