Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for BLISTER.

2023-2024 RMU Apostle 96 Pro

The Apostle 96 Pro takes RMU’s playful all-mountain shape and adds two sheets of metal — a combo we don’t often see. So, how well does the resulting ski blend these seemingly unusual design traits? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Apostle 96 Pro

We compare the RMU Apostle 96 Pro to the standard RMU Apostle 96, RMU Apostle 106 Pro, Line Blade Optic 96, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Endurance 98, Blizzard Rustler 9, Salomon QST 98, Nordica Enforcer 99, Volkl M6 Mantra, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Fischer Ranger 102, Black Crows Justis, Head Kore 99, Elan Ripstick 106, Faction Dancer 2, Black Crows Camox, Dynastar M-Free 99, Nordica Unleashed 98, Rossignol Blackops 98, Season Kin, K2 Reckoner 102, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Mana 2, Liberty Origin 101, Shaggy's Ahmeek 95, Shaggy's Mohawk 98, Season Aero, Line Blade, & K2 Mindbender 96C.

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Dylan Wood, Eric Freson, and Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 102 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Salomon Stance 102

Salomon updated their Stance line of metal-laminate all-mountain skis this season, and the new Stance 102 is a very different ski than its predecessor — and for the majority of skiers out there, that is a good thing. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Kara Williard and Luke Koppa review the DPS Kaizen 105 for Blister

2023-2024 DPS Kaizen 105

The recently launched DPS Kaizen skis feature a new construction, new shapes, and are the latest in a long line of the brand’s do-it-all, carbon-construction skis. The Kaizen 105 sits in the middle of the new collection, and we’ve had two reviewers testing two different lengths of it — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.

2023-2024 Peak 104 by Bode

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

2023-2024 Nordica Santa Ana 88

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.
Luke Koppa reviews the RMU North Shore 114 for Blister

2023-2024 RMU North Shore 114

One of the newest additions to RMU's lineup, the North Shore 114 is their big-mountain ski designed for freestyle & freeriders alike. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see where it falls in the powder category.

2023-2024 Black Crows Nocta

Black Crows recently announced a major update to their widest ski, the Nocta, and reviewer Paul Forward has been spending a lot of time on it, both while heli-ski guiding and lapping the resort. Check out our Full Review to see how the latest Nocta performs in everything from deep pow to breakable crust.

2022-2023 Meier Leeper

Owen Leeper is known for his high-speed straightlines and massive airs, but how does his pro model perform under the feet of mere mortals? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to find out.
Kara Williard reviews the Armada ARV 116 JJ UL for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Armada ARV 116 JJ UL

The Armada ARV 116 JJ UL is a lightweight, freestyle-friendly pow ski that we've been skiing in everything from Japanese pow to resort chop. Check out the Full Review and Deep Dive Comparisons to see what makes it stand out.
Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Line Blade Optic 114 for Blister

2023-2024 Line Blade Optic 114

We've been skiing the widest, burliest ski in the Blade Optic family for quite some time now, and it's proven to be a bit of an outlier within its series. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see why.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Moment Wildcat for Blister

2022-2023 Moment Wildcat

The Moment Wildcat and its predecessor, the Bibby, have a long history at Blister, and we're now ready to chime in about the latest version of this playful charger. Check out our full review to learn more.
Kara Williard reviews the Zag Slap 104 for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Zag Slap 104

We’ve now had a few reviewers (female & male) on the ZAG Slap 104 — the mid-fat model in their “freestyle backcountry” series, and it's time to weigh in on this lightweight, maneuverable ski. Check out our Full Review and Deep Dive for all the info.
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.