Flash Reviews – Skiing

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Sender Free 100

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Several of us have been testing Rossignol’s brand-new Sender Free 100 and comparing it to Rossignol’s other freeride / freestyle skis. Here’s what we’ve found so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT MSP 107 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 4FRNT MSP 107

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The latest version of 4FRNT’s all-conditions charger is a bit of an outlier in today’s market, but what actually sets it apart? Here are our initial impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120

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Reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, has been testing a new version of Heritage Lab’s big-mountain powder ski, the Swallowtail R120. Here are his initial impressions after his first days with it in Alaska.

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Blister reviews the Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2 ski boots

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2

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We’ve been logging time in the Kaliber 130 BOA2 and have started to learn some things about this new boot and the dual-BOA system in general.

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Blister reviews the Majesty HNX Ti

Flash Review: 25/26 Majesty HNX Ti

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Part of Majesty’s new Resort collection, the HNX Ti is an 85mm-wide ski with a unique look. Here are our initial thoughts after our first day on it.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130

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We've been spending time in Atomic's new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

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This season, Dynastar overhauled most of their directional freeride skis. Here are our initial thoughts on the new M-Pro 100 Ti.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 94 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 94 Ti

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We’ve started logging time on Head’s revised Kore skis, and we’re kicking off our Flash Reviews with one of the narrower models in the lineup, the Kore 94 Ti.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W

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One of our reviewers is prepping for multiple trips with plenty of both lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, and she’s been testing a handful of boots to figure out which to bring with. Here are her initial thoughts on one of them, Atomic’s latest Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94

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Volkl updated several of their lightweight freeride skis this season, and the new Blaze 94 has been one of the more exciting surprises of the collection. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

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Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

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ZAG has added a new, lighter version of their Slap 104 for those looking to earn their turns on the skin track — here are our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Renoun Citadel 107

Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107

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Renoun recently overhauled their “nimble powder ski,” the Citadel 107. So, how different is it, and does it still exhibit the unique traits of Renoun’s signature “VibeStop” construction? Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Line Pandora 99

Flash Review: 24/25 Line Pandora 99

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We’ve had multiple reviewers on multiple lengths of Line’s new unisex Pandora 99. Here are some of our initial impressions of this lightweight all-mountain ski.

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Flash Review: 25/26 Fischer RC4 Noize

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Jonathan Ellsworth has logged a couple of days on Fischer’s new World-Cup-inspired RC4 Noize — here are his initial thoughts on this 66mm-wide carver.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 110 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 K2 Reckoner 110

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The new Reckoner 110 has been spotted everywhere from the park to the top of FWT podiums, but what’s it like for us non-pro skiers? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Free 108

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Jonathan and Luke spent time this weekend on the updated Dynastar M-Free 108, and here are their initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Armada AR ONE 130 MV

Flash Review: 25/26 Armada AR ONE 130 MV

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We just got our first laps in Armada’s first boots, the AR ONE 130 — here are some of the things that have stood out so far.

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Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 94

Flash Review: 24/25 Nordica Enforcer 94

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Jonathan shares his initial thoughts on the latest version of the Enforcer 94, how it compares to prior iterations, and where it feels most at home vs. the wider Enforcers.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Anomaly 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 88

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We've had multiple reviewers testing the new Anomaly 88 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Brahma and the rest of the narrower all-mountain class. Here are their initial thoughts.

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