Luke Koppa reviews the Prior Northwest 100 for Blister

2021-2022 Prior Northwest 100

The brand-new Prior Northwest 100 slots into a diverse class of playful all-mountain skis. So how does its design compare to the competition? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Alchemist Wailer 110 C2 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer A110 C2

DPS’s Wailer 112 has become very popular with many skiers, but it’s also been a bit polarizing. For 19/20, they’re adding a different version that could be appealing to those who weren’t previously interested in the Wailer 112. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new Wailer A110.
Blister reviews the Line Sakana

2021-2022 Line Sakana

Spring skiing is here, so we figured it'd be a good time to look back on one of the most fun skis we've been on for spring conditions — the Line Sakana. Plus, we've added some updates about how it performs as a 50/50 ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Candide 5.0 for Blister

2020-2021 Faction Candide 5.0

If you’ve watched any of Candide Thovex’s edits over the past few years, there’s a good chance that he was on the ski we’re talking about today. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 19/20 Faction Candide 5.0.
Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Menace 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Dynastar Menace 98

Whether under its old “Slicer” name or its new one, the Dynastar Menace 98 has been around for a long time. And after getting two reviewers on it, we think there’s good reason for that. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Candide 4.0 for Blister

2019-2020 Faction Candide 4.0

Candide Thovex has made more of an impact on the ski industry than most people, and his signature Faction skis have helped him do that. One of those skis, the Candide 4.0, is getting updated for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister

19/20 Salomon QST 106

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the all-new QST 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Orb for Blister

2021-2022 Black Crows Orb

For 19/20 Black Crows is overhauling their narrower all-mountain ski, the Orb, and the updated version is basically a new ski entirely. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 96 Ti for Blister

19/20 Armada ARV 96 Ti

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the ARV 96 Ti.

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Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Spar 88

Building a narrower “all-mountain” ski that actually works well all around the mountain is trickier (or, at least rarer) than you might think. But the Folsom Spar 88 does, and you can now check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Romp Skis 100 for Blister

2021-2022 Romp Skis 100

This season we built a custom ski with Romp, and you can now check out our full review for more info on the custom process, the resulting ski, and how well it lived up to our expectations.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

19/20 Fischer Ranger 94 FR

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Fischer Ranger 94 FR.

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