BLISTER | Blister Ski Reviews 2021-2022

Brian Lindahl reviews the Head Monster 88 for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Head Monster 88

August 29, 2018August 7, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's our full review of the new Head Monster 88.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Head Kore 93 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 HEAD Kore 93

November 27, 2018July 25, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

The HEAD Kore 93 is the lightest inbounds ski we’ve ever seen, and it punches well above its weight class in terms of stability. Check out our full review.

Paul Forward reviews the Salomon S-Lab X-Alp for Blister Gear Review.

2019-2020 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Boot

February 10, 2020July 23, 2017 by Paul Forward

The new Salomon S/Lab X-Alp builds on the success of the Arc’teryx Procline with a more ski-focused design.

Sam Shaheen reviews the G3 SENDr 112 for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 G3 SENDr 112

February 3, 2020July 20, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

The G3 SENDr 112 is supposed to be a hard-charging, backcountry ski. So how serious of a ski is it, and where does it truly excel?

Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit TLT7 for Blister Review.

2018-2019 Dynafit TLT7 Performance

November 28, 2018July 10, 2017 by Paul Forward

The Dynafit TLT7 is the latest AT boot in one of the most distinguished product lines in ski touring, and it’s a radical departure from its predecessors. Check out our review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Black Diamond Helio 105 Carbon for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Black Diamond Helio 105 Carbon

February 3, 2020July 9, 2017 by Luke Koppa

Black Diamond says the Helio 105 Carbon “balances playful, soft-snow performance with technical precision,” which sounds a bit contradictory, so how playful or precise is this ski? Could it be both?

Sam Shaheen reviews the G3 Scala LT skins for Blister Review

2017-2018 G3 Scala LT Skins

September 29, 2019July 4, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

G3 has updated their deep-snow-oriented Scala skin to cut weight. So how does the new Scala LT perform, and how does it differ from the original Scala?

2019-2020 Salomon QST Pro 130

February 10, 2020June 22, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

The Salomon QST Pro 130 is a heat-moldable, lightweight boot with a unique design, and it’s also compatible with both alpine bindings and tech bindings. Three of our reviewers have been spending time in this boot, and they all weigh in here.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Prodigy 2.0 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Faction Prodigy 2.0

June 16, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

New for 17/18, Faction is introducing the "Prodigy" series. We take a look at the series in general, and in particular, the Prodigy 2.0.

Cy Whitling reviews the Black Crows Anima for Blister Review

2018-2019 Black Crows Anima

November 28, 2018June 14, 2017 by Cy Whitling

Update: reviewer Paul Forward now weighs in on the Anima, and offers more comparisons.

Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 116 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Playful Pow Skis

July 27, 2018June 14, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We compare the J Skis Friend, Line Mordecai, Black Crows Anima, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, K2 Catamaran, and more...

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2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105

June 6, 2017June 5, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

Kastle calls the BMX 105 a “powerful freeride ski” that can handle pretty much anything. So where did we find it to really shine? Check out our full review.

2021-2022 Armada ARV 116 JJ

December 10, 2021May 31, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We've been spending time on Armada's latest powder ski, the all-new ARV 116 JJ.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 4FRNT Devastator

October 15, 2020May 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's our full review of the 184 cm 4FRNT Devastator, with thoughts on length, mount point, stability vs maneuverability, and its suitability as a 1-ski quiver.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Wrenegade 108 for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 ON3P Wrenegade 108

June 30, 2017May 23, 2017 by Paul Forward

The ON3P Wrenegade 108 is said to be a maneuverable “big gun.” So just how big of a gun is it, and exactly how maneuverable and forgiving?

Brian Lindahl reviews the Head Monster 108 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Head Monster 108

May 16, 2017May 15, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

So how similar or different is the new 17/18 HEAD Monster 108? Is it still a supremely stable big-mountain ski? We weigh in.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl Vacuum climbing skin for Blister Gear Review

Volkl Universal Vacuum Skins

July 4, 2017May 13, 2017 by Paul Forward

Volkl's "glue-free" skins are wonderfully easy to use, but we've experienced some significant issues with these pre-cut climbing skins.

David Steele reviews the Salomon MTN Explore Boot for Blister Gear Review.

3rd Look: Salomon MTN Explore

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 by David Steele

Two Blister reviewers have loved the Salomon MTN Explore boot. Now David Steele weighs in with his impressions.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 117 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: HEAD Kore 117

January 29, 2018May 11, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We compare the Head Kore 117 to the Rossignol Super 7 RD and HD, Salomon QST 118, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Volkl Confession, and more.

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