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Blister reviews the RMU Zephyr 88

Flash Review: 25/26 RMU Zephyr 88

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The Zephyr 88 is RMU’s most piste-oriented ski, and we’ve logged our first few days on it. Here are our initial takeaways.

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Blister reviews the RMU Zephyr 88

2025-2026 RMU Zephyr 88

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Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, flex pattern numbers, and some more info about RMU’s carver, the Zephyr 88.
Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 118

2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 118

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The Rossignol Blackops 118 was the all-time favorite ski of our managing editor, and many other skiers around the globe. When we got word that Rossignol was replacing it, some of us held our breath while others sharpened their pitchforks. Now, we’re ready to weigh in on its successor, the Sender Free 118. Sit down and strap in for one of our longest (and most entertaining?) Full Reviews.
Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 118

Deep Dive: Rossignol Sender Free 118

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We compare the Rossignol Sender Free 118 to the Rossignol Blackops 118, Moment Wildcat, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 112, Head Kore 118 Ti, Prior Northwest 116, ON3P Jeffrey 118, ON3P Billy Goat 118, Black Crows Anima, Line Optic 114, K2 Reckoner 124, Völkl Revolt 121, Völkl Revolt 114, 4FRNT Renegade, 4FRNT Inthayne, Atomic Maverick 115 CTI, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Nordica Unleashed 114, Line Bacon 115, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Blizzard Rustler 11, and Head Oblivion 116.

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Blister reviews the Atomic Bent 100

2025-2026 Atomic Bent 100

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The Atomic Bent 100 has been one of the best-selling skis on the market for several years now — and for good reason — but Atomic recently decided to update it. So, how far have they strayed from their winning recipe? Here’s our Full Review of the latest Bent 100.
Blister reviews the Atomic Bent 100

Deep Dive: Atomic Bent 100

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We compare the Atomic Bent 100 to the previous Bent 100, Atomic Bent 110, Black Crows Camox, Fischer Nightstick 97, J Skis Allplay, Head Oblivion 102, Dynastar M-Free 99, Dynastar M-Free 100, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Chronic 101, K2 Omen Team, Nordica Unleashed 98, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Studio 2, Salomon Depart, Salomon QST 100, RMU Apostle 96 Ti, Line Optic 96, Line Pandora 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, ZAG Slap 98, Icelantic Nomad 100, and Rossignol Sender Soul 102.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100

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Update: we have a whole new batch of test skis in from ON3P, and we've now logged several days on both the 'Signature' and 'Ripper' versions of their Woodsman 100. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100.

2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100

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Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the standard version of the ON3P Woodsman 100, as well as the custom "Ripper" variant.
Blister reviews the Völkl Mantra 84.

Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Mantra 84

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Today we take a look at Völkl’s narrowest ‘Mantra’ — the redesigned Mantra 84.

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Blister reviews the ZAG Mata

2025-2026 ZAG Mata

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The nebulous but growing class of ‘fun carvers’ is an exciting one, and ZAG’s Mata is one of the latest additions. Here’s our Full Review of this 90mm-wide, asymmetrical ski that ZAG describes as “aggressive but not exclusive.”
Blister reviews the ZAG Mata

Deep Dive: ZAG Mata

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We compare the ZAG Mata to the Line Blade, Black Crows Mirus Cor, Folsom Spar Turbo, Black Crows Octo, ZAG Harfang 96, Fischer The Curv GT 85, ZAG Slap 98, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Dynastar M-Cross 88, K2 Mindbender 90C, Salomon Stance 90, Wagner Summit 91, & 4FRNT MSP 91.

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Blister reviews the Völkl Revolt 101.

2025-2026 Völkl Revolt 101

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Völkl just announced a new addition to their freeski collection, and the Revolt 101 is reportedly inspired by their progressive big-mountain ski, the Revolt 114. Here are our measured specs, rocker photos, and more info on the new Revolt 101.
Blister reviews the Volkl Revolt 101

Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Revolt 101

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The brand-new Revolt 101 takes inspiration from Völkl’s category-blurring Revolt 114 and applies it to a more versatile all-mountain shape. We’ve spent the past couple of days seeing how that translates on snow — here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the K2 Reckoner 102

2025-2026 K2 Reckoner 102

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The Reckoner 102 quickly became a favorite of several of our reviewers when K2 first released it, but when they recently overhauled the wider Reckoners, K2 also updated the 102. So, does the latest version stand out as much as the original? Here's our Full Review.
Blister reviews the K2 Reckoner 102

Deep Dive: K2 Reckoner 102

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We compare the K2 Reckoner 102 to the previous Reckoner 102, K2 Reckoner 110, K2 Omen Team, Line Chronic 101, Black Crows Camox, Fischer Nightstick 97, J Skis Allplay, Head Oblivion 102, Dynastar M-Free 99, Dynastar M-Free 100, Armada Edollo, Season Kin, Nordica Unleashed 98, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Studio 2, Völkl Revolt 104, and Salomon Depart.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 112

Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 112

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Update: Luke Koppa has added more thoughts on the 190 cm M-Free 112, how it compares to some other skis in its class, and why it's quickly become a favorite of several of our reviewers.

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Blister reviews the Ellis Sabr 100.

Flash Review: 25/26 Ellis Sabr 100

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Ellis Skis, based out of Utah and Colorado, just launched their first collection this season and we’ve started spending time on their 100mm-wide Sabr. Here are our initial thoughts.

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