Flash Reviews – Skiing

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Scarpa Maestrale RS for Blister

23/24 Scarpa Maestrale RS

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Update 11.6.23: We’re skiing again! Check out Dylan Wood’s thoughts after he got his chance to try the updated Scarpa Maestrale RS.

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Drew Kelly reviews the Zag Harfang 106 for Blister

23/24 ZAG Harfang 106

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The Harfang 106 is ZAG's widest directional freeride model — check out our initial thoughts on how it's been comparing to the competition.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Hyperlite Headwall 55 for Blister

Flash Review — Hyperlite Headwall 55

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We've had several reviewers testing Cody Townsend's signature backpack — here are some of our thoughts on the ultralight, Dyneema-covered Headwall 55.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Professor 121 for Blister

23/24 RMU Professor 121

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RMU recently revived their OG pow ski, the Professor — check out our initial thoughts on how the Professor 121 compares to the current market.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST Echo 106 for Blister

23/24 Salomon QST Echo 106

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UPDATE 6.14.23: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the QST Echo 106, including comparisons to several other touring skis from 4FRNT, WNDR Alpine, Moment, Volkl, & Line.

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Kara Williard reviews the Scarpa Gea RS for Blister

23/24 Scarpa Gea RS

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Here are our initial thoughts on Scarpa's updated Gea RS, including comparisons to the Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout W.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 90 for Blister

23/24 Salomon Stance 90

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The Stance 90 is the narrowest option in Salomon's updated metal-laminate Stance collection — check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Oblivion 94 for Blister

23/24 Head Oblivion 94

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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.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

23/24 Armada ARV 106

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 106 Pro for Blister

23/24 RMU Apostle 106 Pro

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 96 for Blister

23/24 Salomon Stance 96

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Ferreol Surfer 112 for Blister

23/24 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Mohawk 98 for Blister

22/23 Shaggy’s Mohawk 98

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Mindbender 106C for Blister

23/24 K2 Mindbender 106C

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K2 updated their lighter "Mindbender C" skis for 23/24, and we've been skiing the new Mindbender 106C. Check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Line Chronic 101

23/24 Line Chronic 101

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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.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick Tour 104 for Blister

23/24 Elan Ripstick Tour 104

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Here are our thoughts so far on Elan's lightweight, touring-oriented edition of their Ripstick collection, the Ripstick Tour 104.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104 for BLISTER.

23/24 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104

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For 23/24 Nordica is transferring their lightweight "Unlimited" construction to a wider women's ski, the Santa Ana Unlimited 104. Check out our thoughts so far.

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23/24 Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120

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Update 4.17.23: Luke Koppa adds some more thoughts on the new Backland XTD Carbon 120 after spending more time in it in the backcountry on a wide variety of skis.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Dylan Wood review the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA for Blister

23/24 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW

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Update 4.14.23: Jonathan adds some of his thoughts on how the Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA has performed in Alaska, including with the addition of Atomic's "Gnar Bar" and Mimic Professional Liners.

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23/24 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti

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Rossignol is launching a whole new line of piste-oriented skis, and we've been spending time on the top-end model. Check out our initial thoughts on the Forza 70D V-Ti.

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