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Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 88 Ti

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The Kore 88 Ti is the narrowest offering in Head’s overhauled freeride collection. So, is it some sort of fat carver, a narrow all-mountain option, or something in between? Here are our initial thoughts.

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Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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A true, do-everything, 1-ski quiver is the holy grail for many skiers and ski manufacturers. But what that looks like varies a ton from person to person. Here, we’ve asked a bunch of our reviewers which skis they’d pick, and why. Check them out, then let us know which skis you’d select!

Flash Review: 25/26 Heritage Lab AM100

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Heritage Lab’s AM100 blends elements of traditional chargers with modern, freestyle-friendly models, and the results have been very interesting so far. Here are our initial thoughts on the AM100.

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Blister reviews the Heritage Lab AM100.

2025-2026 Heritage Lab AM100

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Heritage Lab recently released their latest take on a modern all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the AM100.

Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96

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We’ve been logging laps on the newest version of Blizzard’s longstanding touring ski — here’s what has stood out so far.

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Zero G 96.

2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96

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Blizzard has updated their Zero G series of lightweight backcountry touring skis. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Blizzard Zero G 96.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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Which two skis would you use for all the skiing you do? Would the answer change if you only rode chairlifts? What if you only skied in the backcountry? What if you didn’t know *where* you’d be skiing? Here are more of our reviewers’ answers to these questions — take a look and let us know what you would pick.

Flash Review: 25/26 DPS Pisteworks 94

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We’ve started our long-term testing of the Pisteworks 94, a collaboration between DPS and Ted Ligety, and things are off to a very interesting start.

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Blister reviews the DPS Pisteworks 94.

2025-2026 DPS Pisteworks 94

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DPS and Ted Ligety have released a second carving ski in their carbon Pisteworks series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Pisteworks 94.
Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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In Part Two of our reviewers’ picks for their 3-ski quivers, we hear from Kristin Sinnott, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look at which skis they selected this year, and let us know how you’d go about building your own ideal 3-ski quiver.

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Supershape e-Magnum

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We’ve had multiple reviewers on Head’s latest 72mm-wide Supershape e-Magnum, and it’s been a lot of fun. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial takeaways.

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Blister reviews the Romp Sidehit 89.

2025-2026 Romp Sidehit 89

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Romp Skis in Crested Butte, CO has designed a new frontside ski with less-than-perfect conditions in mind. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Romp Sidehit 89.

Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Sidehit 89

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Romp’s new Sidehit 89 was designed with the sorts of early-season conditions many mountains are currently experiencing, and we’ve been logging a lot of laps on it lately. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 93.

Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93

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Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski.

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Blister reviews the J Skis Flight.

2025-2026 J Skis Flight

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J Skis has released a narrower take on their Escalator twin-tip 50/50 ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new J Skis Flight.

Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight

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We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski.

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