BLISTER Ski Reviews

Recent Ski Reviews

Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Orb for Blister

2021-2022 Black Crows Orb

For 19/20 Black Crows is overhauling their narrower all-mountain ski, the Orb, and the updated version is basically a new ski entirely. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Line Outline for Blister

2021-2022 Line Outline

The new Outline is the latest addition to Eric Pollard & Line’s venerable series of pow skis, and it’s time now for our full review.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Icelantic Maiden 101 for Blister

2019-2020 Icelantic Maiden 101

Icelantic is updating their women’s Freeride collection for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 1-ski-quiver candidate in the line, the Maiden 101.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Spar 88

Building a narrower “all-mountain” ski that actually works well all around the mountain is trickier (or, at least rarer) than you might think. But the Folsom Spar 88 does, and you can now check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Romp Skis 100 for Blister

2021-2022 Romp Skis 100

This season we built a custom ski with Romp, and you can now check out our full review for more info on the custom process, the resulting ski, and how well it lived up to our expectations.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Rossignol Soul 7 HD W for Blister

2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD W

You may have heard a thing or two about the Rossignol Soul 7. Time now to talk about the women’s Soul 7 HD W, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Legend X96 for BlisterJonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Legend X96 for Blister

2019-2020 Dynastar Legend X96

The Dynastar Legend X96 is low on weight, very stiff with respect to its flex pattern, and accessible in terms of its shape. Check out our full review to see the on-snow result of that combo.

Paul Forward reviews the Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon for Blister

Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon

Mammut recently updated their Barryvox avalanche beacons, and after using it for over a year, we think the new Barryvox S is an excellent option for both professional and recreational users alike. Check out our review.

Jonathan Ellsworth, Brian Lindahl, and Luke Koppa review the Prior Husume for Blister

2021-2022 Prior Husume

We’ve now had several reviewers on Prior’s all-mountain / big-mountain charger, the Husume, and you can now check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

2021-2022 Line Sir Francis Bacon

Line completely redesigned the iconic Sir Francis Bacon for 19/20, and you might say that our managing editor is flipping out about the new ski. Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Time Machine 90 for Blister

2019-2020 Amplid Time Machine 90

The new Amplid Time Machine 90 combines a very traditional shape with a very non-traditional construction. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

The new Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has a lot to live up to given how good the Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 110 are. So does it? Check out our full review of the Enforcer 104 Free.

Luke Koppa reviews the RMU North Shore 108 for Blister

2020-2021 RMU North Shore 108

RMU’s North Shore 108 seems to combine elements from both the more directional, harder-charging end of the spectrum, as well as the more forgiving and playful side. So what does that actually look like? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins for Blister

Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins

Colltex has been making climbing skins for more than 50 years, and it shows. Their Clariden skins’ low weight, great glide, and easy to use adhesive make them an excellent option for a lot of backcountry skiers.

Blister's Ski Pole Roundup — 2019

Ski Pole Roundup — 2019

Not all ski poles are created equal, so after spending dozens of seasons and hundreds of days using a whole bunch of them, we offer this roundup of a bunch of inbounds and backcountry-oriented options.