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Blister reviews the Volkl M7 Mantra

2025-2026 Völkl M7 Mantra

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Over the past 20 years, the name “Mantra” has stood as one of the most recognized in modern skis. So how does Volkl’s latest iteration of the Mantra, the M7, compare to its predecessor, and how well does it work as an all-mountain option? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Volkl M7 Mantra

Deep Dive: Völkl M7 Mantra

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We compare the M7 Mantra to the M6 Mantra, Mantra 102, Blizzard Anomaly 94, Faction Dancer 2, Nordica Enforcer 94, Salomon Stance 96, Wagner Summit 97, Fischer Ranger 96, Peak 98 by Bode, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, 4FRNT MSP 99, Black Crows Justis, Nordica Enforcer 99, Kastle Paragon 101, Stockli Stormrider 95, ZAG Harfang 96, Head Kore 94 Ti, & Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 100.

Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 100

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For 25/26, Dynastar is replacing the existing M-Free 99 with the new M-Free 100. So, how different is the new ski? Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Fischer Nightstick 97

2025-2026 Fischer Nightstick 97

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The Nightstick has historically been Fischer’s competition park ski, but that name now applies to several park and all-mountain-freestyle models. The Nightstick 97 is designed to be the most versatile of the bunch, and we’re ready to weigh in on it — here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Fischer Nightstick 97

Deep Dive: Fischer Nightstick 97

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We compare the Fischer Nightstick 97 to the Fischer Nightstick 104, Fischer Ranger 96, Fischer Ranger 102, Liberty Scope 104, Rossignol Sender Free 100, Black Crows Camox, Nordica Unleashed 98, K2 Reckoner 102, Faction Studio 2, Dynastar M-Free 99, Season Kin, Line Optic 96, RMU Apostle 96 Ti, J Skis Allplay, 4FRNT Switch, Prior Northwest 100, Line Chronic 101, Völkl Revolt 104, and Whitedot Altum 104.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 100 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 100 Ti

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The Kore 100 Ti occupies the middle of Head’s overhauled freeride collection, and we’ve already logged several days on it. Here’s what we’ve learned so far, including some interesting takeaways after A/B testing it against the Kore 99 Ti W.

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Blister reviews the 4FRNT MSP 99

Flash Review: 25/26 4FRNT MSP 99

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Here are our initial thoughts on the second-generation version of 4FRNT’s metal-laminate all-mountain ski and how it compares to the narrower and wider MSP models.

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Blister reviews the Salomon QST 100

Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 100

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We’ve started our long-term testing of Salomon’s updated QST series, and recently spent several days on the all-new QST 100. Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Moment Siren 104.

2025-2026 Moment Siren 104

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Moment is releasing a brand new women's ski based on the foundation of their Countach models. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Siren 104.
Blister reviews the J Skis Best Friend.

2024-2025 J Skis Best Friend

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Giray Dadali at J Skis has incrementally refined a new asymmetric powder ski design. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the J Skis Best Friend.
Blister reviews the Liberty Radian 106.

2025-2026 Liberty Radian 106

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Liberty Skis is releasing a new, wider version of their Radian 100 directional all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand new Liberty Radian 106.
Blister reviews the Liberty Radian 106.

Flash Review: 25/26 Liberty Radian 106

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Liberty introduced an all-new directional series of skis this season, and they’re expanding it for 25/26. Here are our initial thoughts on the new Radian 106.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Billy Goat 118

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The Billy Goat has served as ON3P’s freeride powder ski for many years now, and it’s gone through several iterations during that time. Here are our initial thoughts on the latest one.

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