Reviews

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

Flash Review: 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

Flash Review: 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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BLISTER First Look: Forbidden Supernought

Forbidden Supernought

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It’s been no secret that Forbidden had a DH bike in the works, but now we know all the details — and you can buy one. Check out the Supernought.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl Blaze 114 for Blister

Flash Review: 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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Blister's 2019-2020 Reviewer Quiver Selections

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

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After weeks of ski-quiver discussions, we’ve finally arrived at the hardest question of all: what single ski would you use for all the skiing you do? In the last update, we get to hear from Jonathan Ellsworth & Paul Forward. Check out their selections and a bunch of our other reviewers' personal picks.
Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 RMU Apostle 96 Pro

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We just got our first day on the metal-laminate version of RMU's narrower all-mountain ski — here are some initial impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the SCOR 2030 for Blister

Flash Review — SCOR 2030

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With their short-travel 2030, SCOR claims that “shredability meets pedalability.” Testing that claim has been our focus during our time with it so far — check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 23/24 K2 Mindbender 90C for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 K2 Mindbender 90C

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Here are some of our initial impressions after skiing the updated K2 Mindbender 90C, both on groomers and off piste.

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