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Recent Ski Reviews

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2nd Look: Rossignol S3 W

The women’s version of the Rossignol S3 (the S3 W) is not only light and agile in pow, but quick, responsive, and strong when ripping consistent hardpack.

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2nd Look: 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke

Finally, some disagreement around here. The 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke has drawn some contrasting opinions. Andrew Gregovich loved it, but in his 2nd Look Review of the GunSmoke, Jason Hutchins details a mix of problems and positives.

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2016-2017 Nordica La Niña

At 185cm, the women’s-specific Nordica La Niña is extremely versatile considering its size, and enough fun to make Julia Van Raalte finally use the F-word: “Favorite.”

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2nd Look: 2012-2013 Line Pandora

The Line Pandora once again impresses us as a women’s-specific, true all-mountain ski that offers a remarkable combination of float, stability, and versatility.

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2013-2014 Blizzard Bodacious

From Niseko, Japan, to Juneau, Alaska, the Blizzard Bodacious proved to be a relatively forgiving ski that is awfully comfortable doing 70+ miles per hour.

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2nd Look: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element

At 115 underfoot, the women’s-specific 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element shines in powder, but it also rips groomers and (with a slightly forward mount position) handles crud.

Blizzard Dakota, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: 2012-2013 Blizzard Dakota

Julia Van Raalte put the 12/13 Blizzard Dakota to the test in Niseko, Japan. Now, Emily Cleveland weighs in from Jackson Hole on this ski that is “burly and nimble, unlike any ski I have tried before.”

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2nd Look: 2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar

Here’s another look at the Rossignol Scimitar, with direct comparisons to the Rossignol S3 and Rossignol Experience 98. The Upshot? We’re more convinced than ever that the Scimitar is one of the best values in the entire ski industry.

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2011-2012 Bluehouse Radius

The Bluehouse Radius is no joke. It’s a speed-loving tele ski that rips groomers yet still provides a surprising amount of float in pow.

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2014-2015 Nordica Ace

The Nordica Ace of Spades Ti is stable, quick, agile, and rips big park features, but isn’t quite as poppy or playful as some other park skis.

Jonathan Ellsworth, Praxis Protest, Niseko.

2021-2022 Praxis Protest

Question: What ski is among the absolute best in its class, yet far too few skiers know about it?
Answer: The Praxis Protest. It’s a big ski that deserves to have a much, MUCH bigger following.

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2011-2012 ON3P Billy Goat

This season, the 191cm ON3P Billy Goat was one of the most damp, most stable, and hardest charging skis we reviewed. Strong skiers, read on.

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2013-2014 Atomic Access

In Jackson Hole, Emily Cleveland has found the Atomic Access to be lightweight, playful, and really easy to ski.

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2nd Look: Moment Night Train

The Night Train was built to “dominate deep days,” “surf big mountain lines,” and throw “huge booter spins,” and it does all of that really well. But how versatile is this ski in terms of all-mountain performance? Sam Shaheen weighs in.