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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Daemon for Blister Review

17/18 Black Crows Daemon

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Here are some thoughts on the new Daemon, specifically on how it stacks up to the Volkl Mantra, as well as sizing recommendations.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Sick Day 104 for Blister Review

17/18 LINE Sick Day 104

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The Sick Day 104 feels like a blend of two other LINE skis that we're big fans of...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Dictator 3.0 for Blister Review

17/18 Faction Dictator 3.0

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I skied the Dictator 3.0 today, all day. It was my first day on the ski, and it was a bit surprising. So figured I'd post my initial impressions.

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Brian Lindahl reviews the HEAD Kore 93 for Blister Review

17/18 HEAD Kore 93

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Here are our initial on-snow thoughts and impressions of the HEAD Kore 93.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer Pro for Blister Review

Flash Review: Nordica Enforcer Pro (vs Enforcer 110)

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We'll be getting a bit more time on the Enforcer Pro for our full review, but here are a bunch of notes and comparisons.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Billy Goat for Blister Review

18/19 ON3P Billy Goat

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We got time on both the 184 and 189 cm Billy Goat at Mt Bachelor, and here are our preliminary thoughts on the latest iteration of this ski.
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Cy Whitling on the Armada ARV 116 JJ, Mt Bachelor, OR.

17/18 Armada ARV 116 JJ

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Here are our initial thoughts on the Armada ARV 116 JJ.

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Paul Forward reviews the DPS Wailer A 112 for Blister gear Review

17/18 DPS Alchemist Wailer 112

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We've been surprised so far by the versatility of the DPS Wailer A 112.

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Cy Whitling reviews the Atomic Backland FR 109 for Blister Gear Review

17/18 Atomic Backland FR 109

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After our first day on the Atomic Backland FR 109 at Mt Bachelor we've got some initial impressions.

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Blister Gear Review reviews the Salomon S-Lab X-Alp boot for Blister Gear Review.

17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp

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Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD for Blister Gear Review.

17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130

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We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?

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Cy Whitling reviews the K2 Catamaran for Blister gear Review.

17/18 K2 Catamaran

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If you like really playful skis, you’re going to want to read our initial on-snow report of K2’s newest pow ski, the Catamaran.

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Paul Forward reviews the DPS Lotus 124 Spoon

17/18 DPS Alchemist Lotus 124 Spoon

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Here are our initial thoughts on the all new DPS pow ski.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Candide 3.0 for Blister Gear Review

17/18 Faction Candide 3.0

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Updated: 1.15.17

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the J Skis Masterblaster for Blister Gear Review

17/18 J Skis Masterblaster

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We subjected the Masterblaster to some pretty deep conditions this week at Mt Bachelor.

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Paul Forward Flash Review of the Salomon MTN Explore 88

Flash Review: Salomon MTN Explore 88

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So far we've been impressed with Salomon's narrower touring ski.

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4FRNT Raven review, Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 4FRNT Raven

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Brian Lindahl and Jonathan Ellsworth weigh in on the redesigned 4FRNT Raven.

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Review of the Moment Meridian, Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: Moment Meridian

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Here are our initial impressions of the Meridian's on-snow performance.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

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After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.

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Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105

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We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.

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