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Blister reviews the Atomic Bent 100

2025-2026 Atomic Bent 100

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The Atomic Bent 100 has been one of the best-selling skis on the market for several years now — and for good reason — but Atomic recently decided to update it. So, how far have they strayed from their winning recipe? Here’s our Full Review of the latest Bent 100.
Blister reviews the ZAG Mata

2025-2026 ZAG Mata

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The nebulous but growing class of ‘fun carvers’ is an exciting one, and ZAG’s Mata is one of the latest additions. Here’s our Full Review of this 90mm-wide, asymmetrical ski that ZAG describes as “aggressive but not exclusive.”
Blister reviews the K2 Reckoner 102

2025-2026 K2 Reckoner 102

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The Reckoner 102 quickly became a favorite of several of our reviewers when K2 first released it, but when they recently overhauled the wider Reckoners, K2 also updated the 102. So, does the latest version stand out as much as the original? Here's our Full Review.
BLISTER reviews the Head E.B.I. LYT snowboard

2025-26 Head E.B.I. LYT, 161 cm

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There are an increasing number of directional freeride boards that aim to blend powder float with carving ability on-piste, and the E.B.I. LYT is Head’s contribution to the category. Does it manage to blend those often separate traits into a coherent design? Our Full Review has our impressions after a season with the E.B.I. LYT.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Moment Wildcat for Blister

2024-2025 Moment Wildcat

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The Moment Wildcat and its predecessor, the Bibby, have a long history at Blister. Following our prior review of the 184 cm length, we've since spent a bunch of time on the 190 cm. Check out our updated Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what makes both lengths of this 'playful charger' stand out in today's market.
Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 96 for Blister

2025-2026 Elan Ripstick 96

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Elan recently overhauled their longstanding Ripstick collection, so how different are the new skis, and what makes the Ripstick 96 stand out in today’s market? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Volkl M7 Mantra

2025-2026 Völkl M7 Mantra

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Over the past 20 years, the name “Mantra” has stood as one of the most recognized in modern skis. So how does Volkl’s latest iteration of the Mantra, the M7, compare to its predecessor, and how well does it work as an all-mountain option? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Fischer Nightstick 97

2025-2026 Fischer Nightstick 97

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The Nightstick has historically been Fischer’s competition park ski, but that name now applies to several park and all-mountain-freestyle models. The Nightstick 97 is designed to be the most versatile of the bunch, and we’re ready to weigh in on it — here’s our Full Review.

2024-2025 Scarpa Maestrale RS

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Scarpa’s Maestrale boots have been ubiquitous in the touring category for many years now — and for good reason. But Scarpa hasn’t been afraid to refine these boots over the years, and we’ve spent the past couple of seasons testing the latest iteration. Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100.

2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 100

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Rossignol has revealed the latest addition to their Sender Free lineup, and the new Sender Free 100 looks very similar to its wider sibling, the Sender Free 110. But this isn’t simply a case of ‘shrink it (and pink it).' Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and more info on the Sender Free 100.
Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 106

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Icelantic overhauled their most popular skis this season — but was this risky move worth it? After a full season of testing, we think it was. Here’s our Full Review of the new Nomad 106.
Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104

2024-2025 Nordica Enforcer 104

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Many of us loved the original Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, but this season, Nordica updated it. So, just how similar or different is this new, un-Freed Enforcer 104? Here's our Full Review.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

2025-2026 Atomic Remedy 130

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A number of freeride & freestyle skiers have long opted for modified racing boots because of their precise fit and strong downhill performance. Now, Atomic has launched a race-inspired boot with a freeski-focus: the Atomic Remedy 130. Here are the details.
Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI for Blister

2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI

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When it comes to powder skis, the Atomic Bent Chetler has been a staple for well over a decade, sometimes overshadowing their more directional pow sticks. Their latest offering, the Maverick 115 CTI, makes the argument that it deserves just as much attention as its more freestyle-oriented sibling — here's our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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Based in Quebec, Ferreol is doing things a bit differently, namely via their unique ski constructions. Check out our Full Review of the Surfeur 112 to find out how that translates to the performance of this powder-oriented 50/50 ski.
Blister reviews the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon splitboard

2024-2025 Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard

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The Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon is the first board we’ve had a chance to try out of their splitboard lineup, and it has some interesting design elements that we were eager to put to the test. How did it fare over a full season of riding? Our Full Review is ready to answer just that.
Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

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New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.
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