Skiing

2019-2020 K2 Marksman

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There’s been a lot of talk about the K2 Marksman’s asymmetrical sidecut, but how does it compare to the Shreditor 102 & 112 it replaces, and other all-mountain jib skis? (Oh, and what happens when you put them on the wrong feet?)
AT Binding comparison by Brian Lindahl Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout

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We’ve detailed the performance of each of the bindings in our roundup, so in this final installment, we sum up the strengths and weaknesses of each binding.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

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After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.

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Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105

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We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.

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Paul Forward reviews the Salomon QST 118 for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 Salomon QST 118

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For 16/17, Salomon has replaced the much-loved Rocker2 122 with the new QST 118. We’ve already put the 118 through a broad range of conditions, so here’s our take on Salomon’s widest ski.
Scott Nelson reviews the 2016-17 Nordica Soul Rider 87 for Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider 87

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Nordica has made a skinnier Soul Rider, one of our favorite skis. So how similar or different is the new Soul Rider 87 to the original Soul Rider, and who should consider the 87? Scott Nelson weighs in.
Blister reviews the Line Pescado

Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado

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It's hot outside, so we're cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.

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