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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI for Blister

2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI

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When it comes to powder skis, the Atomic Bent Chetler has been a staple for well over a decade, sometimes overshadowing their more directional pow sticks. Their latest offering, the Maverick 115 CTI, makes the argument that it deserves just as much attention as its more freestyle-oriented sibling — here's our Full Review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Maverick 115 CTI

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We compare the Maverick 115 CTI to the Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Atomic Maverick 105 CTI, Atomic Backland 109, Volkl Blaze 114, Blizzard Rustler 11, Moment Wildcat, Line Optic 114, Volkl Revolt 114, Head Kore 117, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon QST Blank, Nordica Unleashed 114, Salomon QST X, 4FRNT Renegade, Black Crows Anima, Rossignol Sender Free 118, Meier Leeper, & RMU Apostle 114.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 94 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 94 Ti

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We’ve started logging time on Head’s revised Kore skis, and we’re kicking off our Flash Reviews with one of the narrower models in the lineup, the Kore 94 Ti.

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Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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Based in Quebec, Ferreol is doing things a bit differently, namely via their unique ski constructions. Check out our Full Review of the Surfeur 112 to find out how that translates to the performance of this powder-oriented 50/50 ski.
Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

Deep Dive: Ferreol Surfeur 112

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We compare the Surfeur 112 to the Ferreol Pionnier 104, Atomic Bent 110, J Skis Slacker, Line Vision 114, 4FRNT Hoji, Armada ARV 112, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, Renoun Citadel 107, RMU Professor 111, Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, HEAD Kore 111, Dynafit Tigard 114, Völkl Blaze 114, Salomon QST X, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, Faction La Machine 3, Atomic Backland 109, Armada Locator 112, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, and Moment Wildcat Tour.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94

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Volkl updated several of their lightweight freeride skis this season, and the new Blaze 94 has been one of the more exciting surprises of the collection. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

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New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

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Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

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ZAG has added a new, lighter version of their Slap 104 for those looking to earn their turns on the skin track — here are our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the volkl Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82

2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

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Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?
Blister reviews the volkl Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82

Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

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We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.

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