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2022-2023 Fischer Ranger 102

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by Dylan Wood

We've had six of our female and male reviewers on two different lengths of the overhauled Ranger 102 — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how it stacks up to the previous Ranger 102 FR and the rest of the market.

MTB Brake Shootout

February 14, 2025February 1, 2023 by David Golay

What’s the most important component on a mountain bike? A strong argument could be made for brakes, and there are now a greater number of good, powerful brakes than ever before. But how do they actually stack up against each other? We’ve spent the past year-plus directly comparing eight of the top options from Shimano, SRAM, TRP, Hayes, Hope, Magura, & Cascade Components — in this in-depth roundup, we explain how they all compare, what each does best, and which ones might be ideal for you.

Blister provides an overview of the 2023-2024 BOA ski boots from Atomic, Fischer, K2, & Salomon

Roundup: 23/24 BOA Ski Boots from Atomic, Fischer, K2, & Salomon

January 31, 2023January 26, 2023 by Luke Koppa

BOA dials are taking the ski boot world by storm for 2023-2024 — here's an overview of what to expect from four different brands.

Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Nordica Unleashed 108 for Blister

2022-2023 Nordica Unleashed 108

January 25, 2023 by Luke Koppa

The widest ski in Nordica's new Unleashed series offers something a bit different from its competitors in the more playful all-mountain category. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more.

Kara Williard & Luke Koppa review the Folsom Cash 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Folsom Cash 106

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Kara Williard

We've had two reviewers spending time on multiple versions of Folsom's Cash 106 shape — check out their thoughts in our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Charlie Schayer review the Volkl Mantra 102 for Blister

2022-2023 Volkl Mantra 102

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’ve now had a handful of reviewers on the updated Volkl Mantra 102. Check out our full review of this updated all-mountain ski and how it compares to the first iteration.

Next Blister Happy Hour Livestream: Wednesday 12.28.22

December 27, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our next Blister Happy Hour Livestream will be on Wednesday 12.28.22 at 2pm MT / 4pm ET, this time with a special guest: Matt Manser! If you're a Blister Member, join us and ask any of your questions.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Blade Optic 92 for Blister

2022-2023 Line Blade Optic 92

December 19, 2022 by Dylan Wood

The Line Blade Optic 92 is the lightest, narrowest, and least expensive ski in the Blade Optic collection, but just because it doesn’t share all the same fancy tech as the other skis in this collection, don’t think that means the 92 is some dumbed-down budget ski. Check outour Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.

Kara Williard reviews the Santa Ana Unlimited 93 for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 93

December 18, 2023December 14, 2022 by Kara Williard

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.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2022 — Under the Tree

January 22, 2024December 5, 2022 by Kara Williard

Next up in our 2022 Gift Guide series are the items that our reviewers think will make an awesome addition beneath the tree this holiday season — check out their picks, which include something for just about anyone.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (22/23)

November 23, 2022November 16, 2022 by Luke Koppa

We started with huge 5-ski quivers, and now our reviewers have to narrow it down from there — check out Part Two of their personal picks, with additions from Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, & David Golay.

Bootfitting 101: Selection, Fine Tuning, & Customization

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 by Kara Williard

In this edition of our Bootfitting 101 series, we discuss some of the factors to consider and approaches to take when figuring out which ski boot is best for you, and then cover some of the common methods bootfitters will use to take that boot's fit from "good" to "great."

How to Think about Ski Length

January 16, 2024October 4, 2022 by Luke Koppa

One of the most common questions we get is, "Which length of this ski should I get?" So in this updated GEAR 101 article, we outline the factors that go into answering that question.

Best Skis for Beginners: Our Top Picks, 2022-2023

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Luke Koppa

In Part 2 of our top picks for skis that are well-suited to less experienced skiers, we've added several women-specific all-mountain skis; some that are worth considering for those getting into backcountry touring; and others for those who will be skiing deeper snow.

Blister's guide for the best skis for beginner skiers

Best Skis for Beginners: A Guide

September 23, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you are new to skiing — or just haven’t gone in a while — here is our guide to what you ought to look for in a ski, whether you are looking to rent or buy.

David Golay reviews the 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy for Blister

Flash Review — 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy

September 28, 2022September 20, 2022 by David Golay

Santa Cruz calls the Tallboy a "downhiller's XC bike" and our early impressions are that it's a good one.

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower

July 9, 2024September 9, 2022 by David Golay

The Santa Cruz Hightower has long been a very versatile, well-rounded Trail bike, and with the new V3 bike, Santa Cruz hasn’t messed with a good thing too much. But they’ve still found things to refine and improve, and the Hightower remains a very good all-rounder.