Blister's 2019-2020 5-ski Quiver Selections

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (23/24)

With ski season kicking off soon (or already) in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s once again time to think about ski quivers. We’re starting by asking our reviewers what they’d pick if they were putting together a 5-ski quiver — you can now see what our founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, would pick.
Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Unleashed 108 W for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Nordica Unleashed 108 W

For the 23/24 season, Nordica is adding some new versions of their Unleashed skis, including shorter options for the Unleashed 108. So how does it compare to the narrower Unleashed 98 W and the more directional Santa Ana skis? Read our full review and Deep Dive Comparisons to find out more.
Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 10

Blizzard opted to update one of their most popular and most versatile skis, the Sheeva 10, and we’ve been A/B testing the new and old versions to see how they compare. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we’ve found.
Kara Williard reviews the Salomon QST Stella 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon QST Stella 106

This season the women's QST Stella 106 got the same update seen previously on the unisex version, and the results have been similarly impressive. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons to see where it slots into the women's all-mountain category.

2022-2023 Majesty Vadera Ti

After some time this season and last, we have quite a bit to say about Majesty’s women-specific, metal-laminate freeride ski, the Vadera Ti — check out our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons for the rundown.
Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 2X for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Faction Dancer 2X

The Faction Dancer 2X isn't your traditional dual-metal-laminate all-mountain ski, and for certain folks, that's going to make it very appealing. Check out the Full Review for more info.
Kara Williard reviews the Santa Ana Unlimited 93 for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 93

Nordica’s Santa Ana series has gained a lot of fans over the years, and with the Santa Ana Unlimited 93, Nordica has done a good job maintaining some of the most notable qualities of the Santa Ana series while cutting out a whole lot of weight for a more uphill-friendly ski. Check out our full review for more.
Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 3X for Blister.

2022-2023 Faction Dancer 3X

The Dancer 3X is a wider, metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, and it offers something a bit different from most of the other options in that category. Check out our Full Review for more.
Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Unleashed 98 W for Blister

2022-2023 Nordica Unleashed 98 W

Nordica's new Unleashed line offers skiers some more maneuverable, playful alternatives to their established Santa Ana & Enforcer series — check out our full review of the Unleashed 98 W to see how they compare.
Kara Williard reviews the Salomon Stance 88 W for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon Stance 88 W

The women's Stance 88 W is a versatile all-mountain ski that blurs the lines between stable chargers and more accessible, maneuverable alternatives. Check out our full review for more.
Kara Williard reviews the Volkl Secret 96 for Blister

2022-2023 Volkl Secret 96

The Secret 96 is a particularly impressive women's all-mountain ski for those who prioritize stability, suspension, and precision. Check out our full review for more.
Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 93 C for Blister

2021-2022 Atomic Maven 93 C

Atomic is overhauling their all-mountain lineup for 21/22, and we spent a lot of time on one of the new women's skis in the line, the Maven 93 C. Check out our full review to see where this new ski sits in the market.