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Luke Koppa reviews the Cardiff Goat ski for Blister

23/24 Cardiff Goat Ski

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Cardiff first made a name for themselves in the snowboard world, but in addition to their boards, we’ve been testing their Goat ski. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti for Blister

2023-2024 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti

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New for the 23/24 season, Rossignol’s Forza 70D V-Ti is designed with accessible carving and high edge angles in mind, and it's a unique ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti for Blister

Deep Dive: Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti

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We compare the Forza 70D V-Ti to the Head Supershape e-Rally, Head Supershape e-Titan, K2 Disruption 78Ti, K2 Disruption 78C, Fischer RC4 The Curv, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer RC One 82 GT, K2 Disruption MTi, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Parlor Warbird, Renoun Atlas 80, Dynastar Speed Omeglass WC FIS SL, Black Crows Mirus Cor, Folsom Spar Turbo, & Line Blade.

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2023-2024 Peak 104 by Bode

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What happens when Bode Miller, one of the most interesting and unconventional ski racers of all time, designs an all-mountain ski? Check out our full review and Deep Dive Comparisons of the Peak 104 by Bode.

Deep Dive: Peak 104 by Bode

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We compare the Peak 104 by Bode to the Peak 98 by Bode, Peak 104 by Dav, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, Fischer Ranger 102, Atomic Maverick 100 Ti, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 106C, Volkl Mantra 102, HEAD Kore 105, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Elan Ripstick 106, J Skis Hotshot, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, Line Blade Optic 104, Volkl Secret 102, Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti, & Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free.

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Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Head Supershape e-Rally and Supershape e-Titan for Blister

2023-2024 Head Supershape e-Rally & Supershape e-Titan

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The Supershape name is one of the most recognizable in the world of carving skis, and we've been testing the latest versions of the Supershape e-Rally & e-Titan to see how they compare to the current crop of piste-oriented models on the market. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Head Supershape e-Rally and Supershape e-Titan for Blister

Deep Dive: Head Supershape e-Rally & Supershape e-Titan

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We compare the Supershape e-Rally & Supershape e-Titan to the Supershape i.Rally, Supershape i.Titan, K2 Disruption 78Ti, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer RC One 82 GT, K2 Disruption MTi, Fischer RC4 The Curv, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Parlor Warbird, Renoun Atlas 80, Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, Blizzard Brahma 88, & Head Kore 87.

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Blister reviews the Peak 88 by Bode

23/24 Peak 88 by Bode

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Given Bode Miller's racing background, we were curious to try his take on a narrower all-mountain ski — check out our initial thoughts.

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Kara Williard and Kristin Sinnott review the Nordica Santa Ana 88 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Nordica Santa Ana 88

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The Santa Ana 88 brings many of the wider Santa Ana skis’ signature traits to a narrower, more firm-snow-oriented package, but with a few tweaks that make it stand out within the collection. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Kara Williard and Kristin Sinnott review the Nordica Santa Ana 88 for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Nordica Santa Ana 88

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We compare the Nordica Santa Ana 88 to the Nordica Santa Ana 93, Nordica Santa Ana 98, Blizzard Black Pearl 88, Meier Skis BNK, Line Pandora 84, Head Kore 85 W, Salomon Stance 88 W, Armada Reliance 92 Ti, Blizzard Sheeva 9, Fischer Ranger 90, & Atomic Maven 93 C.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Wagner Summit 91 for Blister

2023-2024 Wagner Summit 91

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The Summit 91 is the newest and narrowest addition to Wagner's line of semi-custom skis, and we've spent the past two seasons testing against the rest of the ~90mm-wide all-mountain category. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see the results.
Luke Koppa reviews the Wagner Summit 91 for Blister

Deep Dive: Wagner Summit 91

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We compare the Wagner Summit 91 to the Wagner Summit 97, Salomon Stance 90, Folsom Cash 93, Shaggy’s Brockway 90, Stereo Piste V3, Peak 88 by Bode, Nordica Enforcer 88, Parlor Cardinal 90, Romp Zorro 89, Black Crows Serpo, Salomon QST 92, Line Blade Optic 92, J Skis Fastforward, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, 4FRNT MSP 91, Folsom Spar 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Head Kore 93, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, & Volkl M6 Mantra.

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Blister reviews the Folsom Spar 78

23/24 Folsom Spar 78

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We've started spending time on Folsom's narrowest ski, the Spar 78 — check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Rustler 9 for Blister

23/24 Blizzard Rustler 9

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Blizzard updated all their Rustler & Sheeva skis this season, including the Rustler 9, which features a new width and new construction. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Volkl Secret 102 for Blister

23/24 Volkl Secret 102

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Update 12.11.23: We've been spending more time on Volkl's updated Secret 102, and the initial results have been promising — check out our updated thoughts.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl Blaze 114 for Blister

23/24 Volkl Blaze 114

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Following a surprise early-season storm, we got back on Volkl's new lightweight freeride ski, the Blaze 114. Here are some initial takeaways from Jonathan Ellsworth.

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