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Preview: 2015-2016 Faction CT 3.0

March 10, 2015February 20, 2015 by Will Brown

We've been looking to get on Candide Thovex's pro model skis for a few seasons, and we're more curious than we've ever been about the updated CT 3.0.

Preview: 2015-2016 Moment Exit World

March 12, 2015February 20, 2015 by Will Brown

The Moment Exit World has been redesigned for 2016, and our initial time on the ski was promising.

Justin Bobb reviews the K2 Slayblade, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 K2 Slayblade

February 20, 2015 by Justin Bobb

Last season, K2 made some pretty big changes to the stiff, all-mountain Slayblade. See how the new model compares.

Will Brown reviews the Line Supernatural 100, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100

November 22, 2016February 19, 2015 by Will Brown

It's coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.

Preview: 2015-2016 Line Pandora 95

September 13, 2016February 18, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte

Just like the Line Pandora, the new, narrower Pandora 95 should be an excellent women's all-mountain ski, especially for skiing bumps and groomers.

Flylow Billie Coat

September 13, 2016February 17, 2015 by Lexi Dowdall

Flylow's new Billie Coat is the perfect blend of function and fashion if you're looking for a more feminine, freeride-oriented hardshell.

Preview: 2015-2016 Armada JJ 2.0

March 10, 2015February 16, 2015 by Will Brown

The redesigned Armada JJ 2.0 should be more versatile than the original, and way more hardcore (thanks to Metallica).

Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 95 C

March 10, 2015February 16, 2015 by Will Brown

Check out the new Atomic Vantage 95 C, the replacement for Atomic's best-selling Vantage Theory.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 15/16 Black Diamond Boundary 107 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107

November 27, 2018February 15, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here's our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.

Profile: 2015-2016 Volkl V-Werks Katana

September 13, 2016February 14, 2015 by Will Brown

The Volkl V-Werks Katana gets a new look next season. Check it out.

Preview: 2015-2016 ON3P Jeffrey 114

May 20, 2015February 14, 2015 by Will Brown

The ON3P Jeffrey 114 is a descendant of the popular Caylor, and looks like a very strong contender in the "playful charger" class of versatile powder skis.

Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 100 CTi

March 10, 2015February 12, 2015 by Will Brown

We introduce the new Vantage series from Atomic, and a ski that Atomic claims is the best they've ever made.

Julia Van Raalte reviews The Romp Skis 106, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Romp Skis 106

October 13, 2021February 11, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte

Romp is building two skis for Blister reviewers this season. Both are from the same mold, but have very different designs. Here is the first ski, and we've been quite impressed.

Will Brown reviews the Salomon MTN Lab for Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Salomon MTN Lab

March 10, 2015February 11, 2015 by Will Brown

Our initial thoughts on Salomon's new line of MTN Lab touring skis - the 114mm-wide MTN Lab, Explore 95, and Explore 88.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Liberty Variant 113 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Liberty Variant 113

November 21, 2016February 10, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Liberty Variant 113 is a big mountain gun. A very good big mountain gun.

David Spiegel reviews the 2014 Jackson Rock Star, Blister Gear Review

Jackson Rockstar M vs Wave Sport Möbius 57

February 10, 2015 by David Spiegel

The Wave Sport Möbius and 2014 Jackson Rockstar are both high-performance freestyle boats, but our head-to-head testing showed that the Rockstar has the edge.