Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 106

Update 3.2.21: We’ve been spending more time on the latest iteration of Elan’s lightweight freeride ski.

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Eric Freson & Luke Koppa review the Banshee Phantom V3 for Blister

2021 Banshee Phantom V3

We've had two reviewers spending a lot of time on Banshee's recently revised, "hard charging short travel 29er," the Phantom V3. Check out our full review.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 21/22 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 4FRNT Hoji

4FRNT is updating the mid-fat ski in Hoji's signature series. We got on a pair of the new Hoji at the Blister Summit — check out our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 99.

Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99

We're rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Camox for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Black Crows Camox

Update 2.23.21: Check out our updated thoughts on the Camox.

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Paul Forward reviews the Moment Chipotle Banana for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Moment Chipotle Banana

Check out Paul Forward's initial take on Moment's 122mm-wide Chipotle Banana, both as a pure pow ski and as a resort chop ski.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT Devastator

From the steep and deep to the firm and fast, we've been spending a lot of time on the overhauled 4FRNT Devastator. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how the new ski compares to its predecessor and the rest of the playful all-mountain market.
Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

Deep Dive: 4FRNT Devastator

We compare the new Devastator to the previous Devastator, Moment Meridian, Sego Big Horn 106, Whitedot Altum 104, Moment Wildcat 108, J Skis Hotshot, Dynastar M-Free 108, K2 Reckoner 112, Black Crows Atris, Line Sir Francis Bacon, ON3P Woodsman 108, Volkl Revolt 104, Season Nexus, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, Icelantic Nomad 105, 4FRNT MSP 107, Blizzard Rustler 10, & Liberty Origin 106.

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Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Faction La Machine

Reviewer Paul Forward has been skiing a lot of pow on a lot of fat skis. One of those has been Faction's 126mm-wide La Machine — check out his initial impressions.

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Cosmo Langsfeld reviews the La Sportiva Jackal GTX for Blister

La Sportiva Jackal GTX

The Jackal GTX takes the more accommodating fit and long-distance-oriented design of the standard Jackal and makes it better for cold, wet trails thanks to a Gore-Tex laminate. Check out our review to see how it's been performing this winter.