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Pre-Order Now: Our 23/24 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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Volkl Revolt 114, Blaze 114, & Secret 102 | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 29, 2023 by Luke Koppa

Volkl’s Chris McKenna runs us through the new Blaze 114, a lightweight freeride powder ski; their new big-mountain model, the Revolt 114; how the two compare; how the Revolt 114 differs from the rest of the Revolt series; the updated women’s Secret 102, and more.

23/24 HEAD Skis & Boots | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 26, 2023 by Luke Koppa

We sat down with HEAD’s Andrew Couperthwait to discuss how they went about expanding their freestyle-oriented Oblivion series, including 2 brand-new models; Cole Richardson and other HEAD athletes’ roles in those skis’ development; the evolution of their Kore skis; their recently overhauled Kore boots, and more.

2022-2023 Meier BNK

May 23, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Meier BNK.

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 90 for Blister

23/24 Salomon Stance 90

May 22, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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

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Adaptable Skis: 23/24 Renoun Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 22, 2023 by Kara Williard

We sat down with Cyrus Schenck, founder of Renoun Skis, to discuss how they’ve implemented and adapted their unique non-Newtonian “VibeStop” material; how VibeStop has made its way into pro basketball courts, flooring, & boat hulls; their 23/24 ski lineup, and more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Head Oblivion 94 for Blister

23/24 Head Oblivion 94

May 19, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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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2023-2024 Armada Declivity 102 Ti

May 18, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Armada Declivity 102 Ti.

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

23/24 Armada ARV 106

May 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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

May 11, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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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Charlie Schayer reviews the Renoun Atlas 80 for Blister

2022-2023 Renoun Atlas

May 30, 2023May 11, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Renoun Atlas 80.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Ferreol Explo 96 for Blister

2022-2023 Ferreol Explo 96

May 9, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Ferreol Explo 96.

23/24 Majesty Skis | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 8, 2023 by Kara Williard

At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Majesty Skis founder, Janusz Borowiec, to discuss the origins, evolution, and future of the Polish brand; new models in their 2023-2024 collection; their “4Radius sidecut x 4Radius rocker” design; making skis in Poland; launching Majesty Skis America, and more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 96 for Blister

23/24 Salomon Stance 96

May 7, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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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2023-2024 Nordica Unleashed 114

May 4, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Nordica Unleashed 114.

Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Mohawk 98 for Blister

22/23 Shaggy’s Mohawk 98

May 3, 2023 by Luke Koppa

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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When it comes to gear, how do you balance the specific needs of world-class athletes with those of average skiers and riders? McKenna Petersen (K2 athlete), Drew Peterson (Salomon athlete), Tyler Curle (Moment athlete & ski builder), and Jed Yeiser (K2 engineer) discuss the product development process; the roles that athletes, designers, and product managers play; the weirdest prototypes they’ve tried; what “evolutionary” and “revolutionary” changes we should expect in the future; which discontinued products they’d like to bring back, and more.

Athletes & Product Design | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 4, 2023May 3, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

When it comes to gear, how do you balance the specific needs of world-class athletes with those of average skiers and riders? McKenna Petersen (K2 athlete), Drew Peterson (Salomon athlete), Tyler Curle (Moment athlete & ski builder), and Jed Yeiser (K2 engineer) discuss that balancing act; the weirdest prototypes they’ve tried; what “evolutionary” and “revolutionary” changes we should expect in the future; which discontinued products they’d like to bring back, and more.