BLISTER | Blister Ski Reviews 2021-2022

PREVIEW: 2012-2013 MOMENT Governor

February 13, 2014November 18, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This is the story of a ski reportedly built by 300-lb-benching guys with tats. It's also a story about obsession and digital calipers. But most of all, it's the story of the evolution of a big-mountain ski that looks like it is going to absolutely rip.

PREVIEW: Epic Planks Crop Duster

August 12, 2014November 6, 2012 by Will Brown

With a generous amount of tip and tail rocker, a 122mm waist, and a flat camber profile underfoot, the Epic Planks Crop Duster is made primarily to float and smear. But we're still curious to see how it holds up in variable conditions....

PREVIEW: Epic Planks Ripper

August 12, 2014November 5, 2012 by Will Brown

On paper, for an all-mountain, one-ski quiver, everything about the Epic Planks Ripper seems well thought out.

2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7

November 13, 2012October 3, 2012 by Jason Hutchins

The Rossignol Squad 7 is one of our favorite new big-mountain boards of the upcoming season. Find out how it fared in Niseko, Japan, at Alta, and around Taos.

2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider

December 9, 2021October 1, 2012 by Will Brown

If you are looking for a ~100mm wide, poppy, twin-tipped, all-mountain ski that feels very comfortable on both very firm and soft snow, the Nordica Soul Rider should be near the top of your list.

2015-2016 Praxis MVP, Part Two

September 27, 2021September 30, 2012 by Jason Hutchins

The Praxis MVP is a serious contender for the “Most Versatile Player” award in this season's class of ~110mm wide skis.

2015-2016 Praxis MVP

September 27, 2021September 27, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Praxis MVP is a made-to-order ski. Our pair was made by—and for—Praxis' own Kevin O'Meara. It's a big-mountain comp ski built to play AND handle very high speeds. Two worlds collide.

Jason Hutchins, K2 Pettitor, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 K2 Pettitor

September 29, 2021September 19, 2012 by Jason Hutchins

Here are our early impressions of Sean Pettit's new pro-model, the K2 Pettitor.

2014-2015 Dynastar Cham 107

September 27, 2021September 13, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

The strength of the Dynastar Cham 107 is in its versatility. It's a multi-tool that does a lot of things well rather than absolutely stand out in a specific condition or application.

2014-2015 Fischer Big Stix 110

September 27, 2021September 12, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Fischer Big Stix 110 shines precisely where most tip and tail rockered skis falter. Take a look.

2015-2016 Salomon Q-115

September 27, 2021September 10, 2012 by Will Brown

The new Salomon Rocker2 115 is a big-mountain gun that shows some range—surprisingly easy and fun on groomers, yet still likely to satisfy the hard-charging crowd on any pow day.

2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3

September 27, 2021September 6, 2012 by Will Brown

The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a serious, damp big-mountain ski well suited to cut big, fast turns on a pow day, but capable of smearing and surfing turns when you ask.

2013-2014 Fischer Watea 106

September 27, 2021September 5, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

A stiffer ski with positive camber through the tails, the Fischer Watea 106 is not super playful or really easy to ski—it's for going hard and fast, period. In other words, bring your A game.

2015-2016 Kastle XX110

September 27, 2021August 29, 2012 by Jason Hutchins

Kästle has gone in a new direction with their fully symmetrical XX110 West, and Colby West and Kästle both deserve a standing ovation for this pow / jib ski that can handle big-mountain lines.

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Exclusive First Look: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 112RPC

September 27, 2021August 26, 2012 by Will Brown

The DPS Wailer 112RPC is the stiffer, wider, and more subtly rockered offspring of the popular Wailer 112RP. And while the "C" stands for charger, this apple hasn't fallen far from the tree. Check out BLISTER's exclusive first review.

2013-2014 Atomic Ritual

September 27, 2021August 23, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

The Atomic Ritual can be easily slashed and skidded, but is still a substantial ski to use as an everyday all-mountain charger.

DPS Lotus 120 Hybrid

July 17, 2012July 17, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

The DPS Lotus 120 is a fun, fat, rockered, pintailed powder board that shines in fresh snow, with a combination of maneuverability and chargeability that is hard to find.

2nd Look: 2016-2017 MOMENT Deathwish

December 4, 2016June 28, 2012 by Jason Hutchins

In this 2nd Look of the MOMENT Deathwish, reviewer Jason Hutchins praises its smooth, playful ride, but also has a few suggestions for improvements.

H2O Gear Kodiak, 184cm

November 4, 2014June 15, 2012 by Robin Abeles

Set up for tele, the H2O Gear Kodiak has an adaptive-feeling flex that, depending on conditions, can help or hinder performance, and was unlike anything reviewer Robin Abeles had experienced before.

2013-2014 Kastle FX104

October 27, 2014June 3, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

The Kastle FX104 is a great everyday ski for strong skiers who like a medium-stiff, damp ski that can handle all conditions.

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