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At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Marker’s Chris McKenna to discuss their 2023-2024 binding lineup, including the brand-new Cruise touring binding; how it compares to the Marker Alpinist; the updates they’ve made to the Duke PT collection; and more.
Shaman 2.0, Pioneer X, & More: 23/24 Icelantic Skis | Blister Summit 2023 Video
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Icelantic’s John Douthit to discuss their 2023-2024 ski collection. We cover the resurrected & revised Shaman 2.0 collection; their new high-performance Pioneer X; athlete-driven Saba Pro & Nia Pro series; and more.
23/24 Atomic Skis & Boots | Blister Summit 2023 Video
We discuss Atomic's updated “Bent” ski collection; Chris Benchetler’s new role as Creative Director at Atomic; how they’ve evaluated & decreased the environmental impact of their skis; implementing the BOA Fit System into their ski boots; the brand-new Backland XTD boots, and more.
Ferreol Skis: Reenvisioning Ski Construction (Ep.248)
We talk with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how they created their own “Innovation Lab” to test new skis and materials; the development of their own alternative to titanal alloy; fully replacing fiberglass with natural flax fibers; their 23/24 ski lineup, and more.
Dynastar’s New M-Cross Skis & 23/24 Freeride Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Dynastar’s Matt Farness to discuss the evolution of their “M” line of freeride and all-mountain skis, including the brand-new M-Cross series. We cover the newest iteration of their wood / polyurethane “Hybrid Core 2.0” construction; the differences between the M-Cross, M-Pro, and M-Free skis; and more.
23/24 Faction Skis Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Faction’s Henrik Lampert, to discuss the brand’s 2023-2024 lineup of skis. From dual-metal-laminate, flat-tailed models to playful twin-tips and multiple touring series, it covers a bit of everything.
Volkl Revolt 114, Blaze 114, & Secret 102 | Blister Summit 2023 Video
Volkl’s Chris McKenna runs us through the new Blaze 114, a lightweight freeride powder ski; their new big-mountain model, the Revolt 114; how the two compare; how the Revolt 114 differs from the rest of the Revolt series; the updated women’s Secret 102, and more.
23/24 HEAD Skis & Boots | Blister Summit 2023 Video
We sat down with HEAD’s Andrew Couperthwait to discuss how they went about expanding their freestyle-oriented Oblivion series, including 2 brand-new models; Cole Richardson and other HEAD athletes’ roles in those skis’ development; the evolution of their Kore skis; their recently overhauled Kore boots, and more.
23/24 Salomon Stance 90
The Stance 90 is the narrowest option in Salomon's updated metal-laminate Stance collection — check out our initial thoughts.
23/24 Head Oblivion 94
This season we spent time on Head's Oblivion 94, which is designed to handle the park and the rest of the mountain. Here are our initial thoughts.
23/24 Armada ARV 106
This season we spent time on the latest version of Armada's mid-fat, freestyle-oriented ski, the ARV 106. Check out our initial thoughts.
23/24 RMU Apostle 106 Pro
The standard Apostle 106 has been a favorite of ours, but what happens when you add 2 layers of metal to it? Check out our initial thoughts on the Apostle 106 Pro.
23/24 Salomon Stance 96
Salomon updated all their metal-laminate Stance skis for 23/24 — check out our initial thoughts on the ski in the middle of the range, the Stance 96.
23/24 Ferreol Surfeur 112
Quebec ski manufacturer Ferreol is launching a brand-new, powder-oriented touring ski for 23/24, and we've been testing it. Check out our initial thoughts.
22/23 Shaggy’s Mohawk 98
One of the new models Shaggy's released this past season, the Mohawk 98 mixes traits from a wide range of all-mountain skis — check out our initial impressions.
23/24 K2 Mindbender 106C
K2 updated their lighter "Mindbender C" skis for 23/24, and we've been skiing the new Mindbender 106C. Check out our initial impressions.
Mindbenders, Waybacks, & More: 23/24 K2 Skis | Blister Summit 2023 Video
We sat down with K2’s head ski designer, Jed Yeiser, to discuss all the new products they’re rolling out for the 2023-2024 season, including their overhauled “Mindbender C” skis; implementing materials that are both higher-performing and more sustainable; K2’s updated Wayback touring collection and how those skis compare to their Dispatch series, and more.
23/24 Line Chronic 101
The Chronic name has been in Line's collection for years, but now there's a new, wider version. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Chronic 101.
Skis, Boots, Bindings, & More: Salomon 23/24 Ski Gear | Blister Summit 2023 Video
We sat down with Salomon’s Joe Johnson to cover all the new products they’re rolling out for the 2023-2024 season — and there is a LOT. We discuss the brand-new touring-oriented QST Echo 106 ski; the role that Cody Townsend & their other athletes play when developing new products; Salomon’s revamped metal-laminate Stance skis; the new S/PRO Supra BOA boot collection, and more.
2023-2024 Peak 98
The Peak 98 is the do-everything model in Bode Miller's new ski company's lineup — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see where it slots into the market, and whether it might work for you.