Sam Shaheen reviews the Faction Candide 4.0 for Blister

18/19 Faction Candide 4.0

Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen spent time this weekend on the Candide 4.0, so here are their initial impressions, and some comparisons to the Blizzard Rustler 11.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 for Blister

18/19 Atomic Bent Chetler 120

We've now spent a few days skiing in Japan on the all-new Bent Chetler 120, and you can check out here our initial on-snow performance notes.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Superguide 105 for Blister

2018-2019 Scott Superguide 105

The Scott Superguide 105 has all the ingredients of a powerful backcountry & mountaineering ski, and it shares a lot in common with one of our favorite skis in that category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

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