BLISTER Ski Reviews

Recent Ski Reviews

Blister reviews the Armada ARV 112.

2024-2025 Armada ARV 112

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Armada ARV 112.

Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Soul 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Rossignol Sender Soul 102

Update 12.16.24: We’ve logged a lot more time on Rossignol’s newest all-mountain ski, the Sender Soul 102. Check out what we’ve learned since first skiing it at Blister Summit 2024.

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Blister reviews the LINE Vision 104.

2024-2025 LINE Vision 104

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the LINE Vision 104.

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 Stöckli Montero AR

Deep Dive: Stöckli Montero AR

We compare the Montero AR to the Stöckli Stormrider 95, Rossignol Arcade 88, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, Dynastar M-Cross 88, Head Supershape e-Rally, Volkl Peregrine 82, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Kästle MX84, & Kästle MX88.

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Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 101.

Flash Review: 24/25 Kästle Paragon 101

We’ve had multiple reviewers spending time on Kästle’s new all-mountain / freeride ski, the Paragon 101 — here are their thoughts so far on the ski.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Arcade 88.

2024-2025 Rossignol Arcade 88

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Rossignol Arcade 88.

Kara Williard reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W

We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions.

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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.

Blister reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine

Deep Dive: Fischer The Curv GT 85 & Curv GT 85 Redefine

We compare the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine to the Fischer RC One 82 GT, Fischer The Curv, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, Kastle MX84, Volkl Peregrine 82, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Head Kore 87, Atomic Maverick 88Ti, Rossignol Arcade 88, Stockli Montero AR, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.

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BLISTER Ski Reviews

Flash Review: 24/25 Head Supershape e-Rally

We’ve been spending time on the new Head Supershape e-Rally, and directly comparing it to the outgoing version. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

Update 12.4.24: Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth have both spent time A/B testing these new piste skis from Volkl, and now, Jonathan adds his own take on how they compare.

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