Kara Williard, Dylan Wood, and Luke Koppa review the Armada ARW 106 UL for Blister

Deep Dive: Armada ARW 106 UL

We compare the ARW 106 UL to the Line Sir Francis Bacon, Salomon QST 106, RMU Apostle 3.0 106, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Blade Optic 104, 4FRNT Devastator, Season Nexus, DPS Koala 103, Dynastar M-Free 108, Volkl Revolt 104, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish 104, and Black Crows Atris.

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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.

Deep Dive: Head Ski Boots Brand Lineup, 21/22

Next up in our Deep Dive series on ski boots is Head — check it out for a rundown on every boot in Head's current lineup, the most comparable alternatives from other brands, and more details to help you figure out what differentiates each boot in the lineup.

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Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 2X for Blister

Flash Review: 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 & Luke Koppa review the RMU North Shore YLE 110 for Blister

Deep Dive: RMU North Shore YLE 110

We compare the YLE 110 to the RMU Apostle 106, Atomic Bent 110, WNDR Alpine Intention 110, Head Kore 111, 4FRNT Hoji, Salomon QST Blank, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Deathwish, Dynastar M-Free 108, Prior Northwest 110, Kye Shapes Metamorph, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 11, & J Skis Slacker.

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Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Kara Williard review the Line Blade Optic 104 for Blister

Deep Dive: Line Blade Optic 104

We compare the Blade Optic 104 to the Line Blade Optic 96, Line Blade Optic 114, Line Sick Day 104, Line Sir Francis Bacon, J Skis Hotshot, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Salomon QST 106, Wagner Summit 107, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, DPS Koala 103, Dynastar M-Free 108, Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish 104, Black Crows Atris, Volkl Katana 108, Moment Commander 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, & Fischer Ranger 102 FR.

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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.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Head Kore 111 for Blister

Deep Dive: Head Kore 111

We compare the Kore 111 to the Head Kore 105, Head Kore 117, Atomic Bent 110, 4FRNT Hoji, Salomon QST Blank, Line Vision 118, Black Crows Anima, J Skis Friend, RMU North Shore YLE 110, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Deathwish, Blizzard Rustler 11, Sego Comp 110, Dynastar M-Free 108, Icelantic Nomad 105, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Slacker, and WNDR Alpine Intention 110.

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Black Crows Anima for Blister

2022-2023 Black Crows Anima

After two seasons on it, the latest version of the Black Crows Anima has proven to be a pretty versatile, wider ski for a broad range of skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more info.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Black Crows Anima for Blister

Deep Dive: Black Crows Anima

We compare the Anima to the DPS Foundation Koala 118, Moment Wildcat, Salomon QST Blank, Rossignol Blackops 118, Dynastar M-Free 118, J Skis Friend, 4FRNT Inthayne, Volkl Revolt 121, 4FRNT Renegade, Line Vision 118, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Line Outline, Elan Ripstick 116, Head Kore 117, Icelantic Nomad 115, Prior Northwest 116, Nordica Enforcer 115 Free, Season Forma, & K2 Reckoner 112.

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Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

This season Tecnica updated their long-standing Cochise series of 50/50 boots, and we think the current design is a really appealing option for those who want a boot with a walk mode that makes minimal compromises when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review of the top-end women's model, the Cochise Pro W.
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.
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.
Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Max for Blister

2022-2023 Faction La Machine Max

Faction's 126mm-wide La Machine Max turned heads when it first came out, and our reviewer / heli-guide / pow-expert has become a very big fan of it after two seasons. Apparently, he's not the only one, since Faction is also creating a whole new collection of La Machine skis for 22/23. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more on the widest La Machine and the rest of the new series.