Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Moment Deathwish 104 for Blister

2022-2023 Moment Deathwish 104

The Deathwish is one of Moment's longest-standing models, and this season they released a new, narrower version. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Deathwish 104 for more on this unique all-mountain ski.
Kara Williard, Dylan Wood, and Luke Koppa review the Armada ARW 106 UL for Blister

2022-2023 Armada ARW 106 UL

The ARW 106 UL is a playful ski offered in lengths ranging from 164 cm all the way to 188 cm, meaning there are a whole lot of skiers who could potentially enjoy it. We had three reviewers testing it out this season — check out all of their thoughts in our full review.
Paul Forward reviews the Norse Freeride for Blister

2021-2022 Norse Freeride

Norse is a relatively new company that launched with two skis, including the 110mm-wide Freeride, which is designed for soft snow — whether that's found in a resort or in the backcountry. Check out our full review.
Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 2X for Blister

22/23 Faction Dancer 2X

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the women's version of Faction's 96mm-wide, metal-laminate all-mountain ski.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the RMU North Shore YLE 110 for Blister

2022-2023 RMU North Shore YLE 110

The RMU YLE 110 blurs the lines between fat powder skis and more versatile all-mountain skis, and it's proven to be a blast in the right conditions and terrain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see if it'd be right for you.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Head Kore 111 for Blister

2022-2023 Head Kore 111

The newest member of Head's Kore line, the Kore 111 is a ski that's both very agile and very supportive, making it a very appealing soft-snow option for aggressive, dynamic skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 99Ti W for Blister

22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti W

Here are our initial impressions of the revised version of K2's metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, the 22/23 Mindbender 99Ti W.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Shaggy's Ahmeek 95 for Blister

2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95

We've spent the past season testing two different versions of the Ahmeek 95 — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on this made-in-Michigan all-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, Drew Kelly review the Moment Commander 108 for Blister

2022-2023 Moment Commander 108

We’ve had several reviewers on the latest iteration of Moment’s burly, metal-laminate, all-mountain charger — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Commander 108.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Dylan Wood review the Kästle ZX108 for Blister

22/23 Kästle ZX108

Here are Dylan Wood and Jonathan Ellsworth's initial impressions of the ZX108 and how it compares to the ZX115 and ZX100.

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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.
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 2022-2023 Salomon QST 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon QST 106

For the 22/23 season, Salomon is updating one of their most popular skis, and we've been spending a lot of time on the new QST 106. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
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.
Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Season Nexus for Blister

Season Nexus Ski

We've spent the last two seasons riding Season's do-everything ski — check out our full review of the Nexus for more on what makes it stand out.
Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, and Jonathan Ellsworth review review the J Skis Fastforward for Blister

2021-2022 J Skis Fastforward

We've been skiing J's brand-new metal-laminate ski, the Fastforward, all season long — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on its performance and who should have it on their list.

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 99

The M-Free 99 is both the narrower version of a Blister favorite, the M-Free 108, and the replacement for another favorite, the Menace 98. So it's got a lot to live up to, but how does it compare? Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.