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Recent Ski Reviews

Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab HB122 for Blister

2023-2024 Heritage Lab HB122

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Heritage Lab HB 122.

Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab HB122 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Heritage Lab HB122

The HB122 is one of Heritage Lab’s latest models, inspired by the iconic K2 HellBent — here are Paul Forward’s initial thoughts on this big, fully rockered pow ski.

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Stöckli Stormrider 95 for Blister

2024-2025 Stöckli Stormrider 95

This season we’ve been testing several Stöckli skis, and we’re kicking off our Full Reviews & Deep Dive comparisons with the all-mountain-oriented Stormrider 95.

Blister reviews the Folsom Spar 78.

2023-2024 Folsom Spar 78

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Folsom Spar 78.

Luke Koppa reviews the Dynafit Tigard 114 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Dynafit Tigard 114

We’ve been logging time on Dynafit’s widest, heaviest, and most powder-oriented ski — here are some of our initial thoughts on the Tigard 114.

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Luke Kopp and Paul Forward review the Lange Shadow 130 for Blister

2024-2025 Lange Shadow 130 LV & Shadow 130 MV

Lange says their new Shadow boots offer “more power with less effort” via their unique shell design, and after logging more than 100 days in the Shadow 130 LV & MV, our reviewers have a LOT to say about them. Check out what might be our longest, most in-depth boot review for the whole story.

Kara Williard & Kristin Sinnott review the Blizzard Sheeva 11 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 11

The Sheeva 11 is the widest women-specific ski in Blizzard’s overhauled freeride series, and we’ve had 2 reviewers testing 2 different lengths. So, how does it compare to the previous iteration and other soft-snow women’s skis on the market? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons.

Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 24/25 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W

Tecnica recently announced updates to their Zero G Tour ski boots for 24/25, and we’ve been skiing the newest and stiffest women-specific model in the lineup, the Zero G Tour Pro W. Here are some of our initial thoughts on the new boots’ fit and performance.

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Elan announces 2025 24/25 Ripstick, Playmaker, Primetime, & Element Skis | Blister discusses

Flash Review: 24/25 Elan Ripstick 96

We’ve been spending time on the newest version of Elan’s longstanding all-mountain ski — here are our initial thoughts on the updated Ripstick 96.

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Paul Forward reviews the Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit for Blister | photo by Dan Starr

Flash Review: 24/25 Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit

Fischer is adding a new model to their high-end RC4 Pro line, and this one has tech inserts for touring — but no walk mode. Check out Paul Forward’s initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the RMU Professor 121 ski

2023-2024 RMU Professor 121

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the RMU Professor 121.