Blister reviews the Parlor Cardinal Pro

2021-2022 Parlor Cardinal Pro

Boston-based Parlor Skis recently added a metal-laminate ski to their lineup, the Cardinal Pro, which is designed to be a stable and versatile all-mountain ski. Check out our First Look video & writeup.
Luke Koppa reviews the WNDR Alpine Intention 110 for Blister

19/20 WNDR Alpine Intention 110

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the cambered version of the WNDR Alpine Intention 110.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Ahmeek 105 for Blister.

2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105

Shaggy's is a small brand that builds their skis in Michigan, and we've been very impressed by the versatility of their Ahmeek 105. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Rustler 10 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Rustler 10

The updated Rustler 10 looks similar to the old version on paper, but there are some key differences between the two that we think could make the new version a more appealing option for many resort skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the 2020 Moment PB&J for Blister

2019-2020 Moment PB&J

This year Moment tweaked their long-standing all-mountain-freestyle ski, the PB&J, and we’ll be spending more time on the new version this season. For now, check out our First Look video & writeup for our initial impressions.
Blister reviews the Kastle MX99

2019-2020 Kastle MX99

We recently received the Kastle MX99, and this ski has many of us at Blister very, very excited. Check out our First Look to see why.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the ON3P Woodsman 108 for Blister

2019-2020 ON3P Woodsman 108

We’ve now had three reviewers on ON3P’s new Woodsman 108, and it’s time to weigh in on how their newest all-mountain ski performs, and how it compares to their Wrenegade 108, their Jeffrey 108 (and in our Deep Dive Comparisons, pretty much every other relevant ski on the market). Check it out.
Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Volkl Mantra 102 for Blister.

2021-2022 Volkl Mantra 102

We had three reviewers on Volkl’s new Mantra 102 this year, and we all think it’s an excellent addition for skiers seeking high-speed stability and all-round performance.
Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Salomon QST 106 for Blister

2021-2022 Salomon QST 106

We were fans of the popular Salomon QST 106, and it was one of our top picks for “50/50” inbounds & backcountry use. But for 19/20, Salomon has redesigned this ski, and we think it now has a different target demographic. Check out our review of the new QST 106.
Sam Shaheen reviews the G3 ROAMr 108 for Blister

2021-2022 G3 ROAMr 108

The G3 ROAMr 108 is specifically designed for both inbounds skiing and backcountry touring, and with its two layers of titanal and a relatively low weight, we think it will work well for a lot of skiers interested in a “50/50” ski.
Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Sam Shaheen review the Salomon QST 99 for Blister

2020-2021 Salomon QST 99

Salomon overhauled their QST 99 for 19/20, and we think the new ski ought to be very appealing to a whole lot of skiers. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 106

When we first saw the 19/20 Liberty Origin 106, we thought the new ski could have increased versatility without losing much of what made it stand out from the competition. And after spending time on it, we think that’s exactly what Liberty has achieved. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 94 FR

When Fischer announced a narrower version of their excellent Ranger 102 FR, we were instantly intrigued. Now you can check out our full review to see how the new Ranger 94 FR performs, and what type of skier will like it most.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty evolv 100 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty evolv 100

Compared to the current crop of 100mm-wide skis out there, Liberty is going in a different direction with their new evolv 100. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
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.