Reviews

Blister reviews the Head Kore 112 Ti

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 112 Ti

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The new Kore 112 Ti features many of the same updates as the rest of the overhauled Kore collection, but the 112 (and 118) offer something a bit different on snow. Here are our initial thoughts on how the Kore 112 Ti compares to the Kore 118 Ti, the previous Kore 111, and the narrower Kore Ti models.

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Pivot Shuttle SL/AM

Pivot Shuttle SL/AM

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Slotting between the Shuttle SL and Shuttle AM, the Shuttle SL/AM, as the name implies, merges a lightweight drive system like the one found in the SL with the frame of the AM. But instead of going with the Fazua Ride 60 motor that’s in the SL, Pivot chose to go with the more powerful, higher revving Bosch SX motor. Check out our First Look for all the details.
Blister reviews the Ellis Kanso 106

Flash Review: 25/26 Ellis Kanso 106

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Ellis is one of the newest ski brands to hit the market, and their new Kanso 106 is meant to be a versatile and playful all-mountain option. Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Völkl Blaze 104

Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Blaze 104

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The original Völkl Blaze 106 was an impressively adaptable 50/50 ski for lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, but Völkl recently replaced it with the new Blaze 104. So, how similar or different are they?

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Blister reviews the Salomon MTN 96 Carbon

Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon MTN 96 Carbon

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Several of us have been skinning and skiing on Salomon’s MTN 96 Carbon, which is the successor of one of our all-time favorite touring skis, the MTN Explore 95. Here’s what Luke Koppa has learned so far.

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David Golay reviews the Geometron G1 for Blister

2025 Nicolai / Geometron G1

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Geometron arguably did more than anyone else to spur on the geometry revolution that mountain bikes underwent over the last decade or so. Their second-generation G1 doesn’t appear to be as radical as the original one in some respects, but it’s a more refined, modern take on an aggressive, ultra-adjustable Enduro bike.
Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 92

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 92

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The Woodsman 92 is the narrowest offering in ON3P’s freeride collection, and it definitely stands out from most of the other skis in its class. Here are Luke Koppa’s initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Öhlins RXF36 m.3 for Blister

Flash Review: Öhlins RXF36 m.3

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The changes Öhlins made to the latest m.3 generation RXF36 look more like subtle refinements than a major overhaul on paper, but small tweaks can make a big difference when it comes to suspension performance. Check out how our time with the RXF36 m.3 is going so far.

Flash Review: 25/26 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition

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Elan’s “Black Edition” skis are meant to serve as higher-end versions of their existing models, and we’ve been spending time on the latest blacked-out version of the Ripstick 102. Here are our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Enve M6 Wheels for Blister

Enve M6 Wheels

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Enve’s flagship M-Series wheels have historically been quite stiff — arguably to a fault — but their latest fifth-generation versions are claimed to be far more compliant and more durable. Here’s what we’ve found after seven months on the Trail-oriented M6 wheels.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Head Kore 87 Ti W for Blister

2025-2026 Head Kore 87 Ti W

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Head overhauled their longstanding and popular Kore skis for the 2025-2026 season, and we’ve been spending time on all of the new models. So, how similar or different are these new Kores? We’re kicking off our Full Reviews with the narrowest of the bunch, the Kore 87 Ti W.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Head Kore 87 Ti W for Blister

Deep Dive: Head Kore 87 Ti W

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We compare the Kore 87 Ti W to the previous Kore 85 W, new Kore 93 Ti, Blizzard Black Pearl 88, Nordica Santa Ana 88, Salomon Stance 88 W, Elan Ripstick 94 W, DPS Wailer 90, Nordica Santa Ana 92, K2 Mindbender 89Ti W, Volkl Mantra 84 W, Majesty Havoc 90 Ti, & Salomon QST Lux 92.

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