Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: Elan Ripstick 96

We compare the Ripstick 96 to the Ripstick 102 Black Edition, Salomon QST 94, Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti, Renoun Endurance 98, Line Optic 96, Salomon QST 92, Line Pandora 99, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95, K2 Mindbender 96C, RMU Apostle 96 Ti, Black Crows Camox, Blizzard Rustler 9, ZAG Slap 98, Stockli Stormrider 95, and Head Kore 94 Ti.

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Blister reviews the Volkl M7 Mantra

2025-2026 Völkl M7 Mantra

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

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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 106

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

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.
Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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 Ferreol Surfeur 112

Deep Dive: Ferreol Surfeur 112

We compare the Surfeur 112 to the Ferreol Pionnier 104, Atomic Bent 110, J Skis Slacker, Line Vision 114, 4FRNT Hoji, Armada ARV 112, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, Renoun Citadel 107, RMU Professor 111, Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, HEAD Kore 111, Dynafit Tigard 114, Völkl Blaze 114, Salomon QST X, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, Faction La Machine 3, Atomic Backland 109, Armada Locator 112, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, and Moment Wildcat Tour.

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Blister reviews the volkl Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82

2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?

2025-2026 Fischer RC4 Noize

Fischer has unveiled their latest collection of competition-race and race-inspired skis, and we’ve started testing them. Here are the details on the new RC4 Noize models, their unique construction, and more.
Blister reviews the Armada Declivity X 102

2024-2025 Armada Declivity X 102

The Armada Declivity 102 Ti was a favorite of some of our reviewers, but this season Armada updated it. So, does the new Declivity X 102 still provide the same, well, ‘x-factor’ of the original? Here’s our Full Review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Soul 102 for Blister

2024-2025 Rossignol Sender Soul 102

The name ‘Soul’ had been absent from Rossignol’s line ever since they discontinued the extremely popular (and sometimes divisive) Soul 7 several years ago. But this season, there’s a brand-new ‘Soul’ ski — and it looks very different from the original. So, what sort of ski is the new Sender Soul 102? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister review the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC

2024-2025 Nordica Steadfast 85 DC

Nordica claims the Steadfast 85 DC is "at home in any terrain and all conditions," but they also say similar things about their Enforcer skis, so what really makes the Steadfast 85 stand out? Here's our Full Review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Anomaly 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 88

We've had multiple reviewers testing the new Anomaly 88 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Brahma and the rest of the narrower all-mountain class. Here are their initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

2024-2025 Stöckli Montero AR

Stöckli says the 84mm-wide Montero AR is "perfect for high-speed descents in any terrain" — but just how versatile is this piste-oriented ski? Here's our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine

2024-2025 Fischer The Curv GT 85 & Curv GT 85 Redefine

We’re kicking off this winter’s in-depth ski reviews with the one featured on the cover of our Winter Buyer’s Guide — Fischer’s The Curv GT 85. However, Fischer also makes a version of this new ski that reportedly performs the same, but does so while cutting 36% of equivalent carbon emissions. Here, we break down both of these on-piste carvers.