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Recent Ski Reviews

Blister reviews the Black Crows Corvus

2024-2025 Black Crows Corvus

Black Crows is once again overhauling their original ski, the Corvus, and the new version looks very different from the previous one. Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, rocker profile pictures, & some basic info about the latest Pink Crow.

Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 116C W for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 K2 Mindbender 116C W

Kara Williard just wrapped up a pow-skiing trip to Alaska, and one of the skis she brought with her was the recently updated Mindbender 116C. Here are her initial on-snow impressions.

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BLISTER Ski Reviews

Flash Review: 24/25 Rossignol Sender Free 118

The Rossignol Blackops 118 is one of the all-time favorite skis of several of our reviewers. So, when we heard that Rossignol changed it for the 24/25 season, we couldn’t help but hold our collective breath. This week, we finally spent a few pow days on the new model, the Sender Free 118. So, can everybody exhale now, or can Rossignol expect an angry mob at their doorstep? Check out Luke Koppa’s Flash Review to find out.

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Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.

New Shift2 Binding, QST X Ski, Race Boots, & More | 2025 Salomon Ski Gear

Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.

Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

2024-2025 Zag Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady

The ZAG Harfang 96 is a very traditional ski in some regards, and less so in others. And for certain folks, this all-mountain ski’s rare combo of traits will be a whole lot of fun. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons, where both our male and female reviewers weigh in.

Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: ZAG Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady

We compare the ZAG Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady to the ZAG Harfang 96, ZAG Slap 104, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Volkl M6 Mantra, Volkl Secret 96, Stöckli Stormrider 95, Salomon Stance 96, Blizzard Anomaly 94, Fischer Ranger 96, Blizzard Black Pearl 97, 4FRNT MSP CC, Nordica Enforcer 99, Nordica Santa Ana 98, Salomon QST 98, Nordica Enforcer 94, J Skis Masterblaster, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Peak 98 by Bode, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Nordica Santa Ana 92, Blizzard Rustler 9, Head Kore 93, Blizzard Black Pearl 94, Faction Dancer 2, Black Crows Camox, Nordica Unleashed 98, RMU Apostle 96 Pro, Line Optic 96, K2 Mindbender 96C, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Renoun Endurance 98, Shaggy’s Mohawk 98, & Wagner Summit 97.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 and Nordica Enforcer 104 Free for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Nordica Enforcer 104 vs. Enforcer 104 Free

Jonathan Ellsworth just spent a day A/B testing the new Enforcer 104 vs. the original Enforcer 104 Free, Here are his thoughts. And an ill-advised drinking game.

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In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design

At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Luke Koppa reviews the ZAG Mata Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Mata Ti

The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn’t a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 102 for Blister

2024-2025 Head Oblivion 102

Part of Head’s recent overhaul of their freestyle lineup, the Oblivion 102 may look like an oversized park ski, but that simple characterization would by no means accurately summarize its uncommon all-mountain ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.

Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine

The Curv GT 85 Redefine is an “all-conditions” carving ski that’s meant to showcase how Fischer can reduce the environmental footprint of their skis. Here are our thoughts so far on its on-snow performance (and more info about its unique construction).

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Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 106

We’ve been spending a lot of time on Icelantic’s overhauled Nomad skis — check out our thoughts on the updates, and the new Nomad 106 in particular.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 124 for Blister

2024-2025 K2 Reckoner 124

The Reckoner 124 is the widest, most powder-oriented model in K2’s all-new Reckoner collection — here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Reckoner 124.