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Recent Ski Reviews

Blister Bootfitting 101

Bootfitting 101: Sizing

Ski boots are arguably the most important bit of gear when it comes to enjoying your time on snow, but they’re also probably the most difficult to get *just right*. In our Bootfitting 101 series, we’re trying to make this process easier, kicking things off with a foundational, but not so straightforward, step — figuring out the right size.

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Climbing Skins: A Guide & Comparisons

Climbing skins often receive less attention than skis, boots, & bindings, but the skins you stick to your skis can make or break your days in the backcountry. So in this guide, we go through the qualities to look for in a pair of skins, then directly compare 13 different skins from 5 different brands.

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Best Skis for Beginners: Our Top Picks, 2022-2023

In Part 2 of our top picks for skis that are well-suited to less experienced skiers, we’ve added several women-specific all-mountain skis; some that are worth considering for those getting into backcountry touring; and others for those who will be skiing deeper snow.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the K2 Dispatch 110 for BLISTER.

2022-2023 K2 Dispatch 110

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for two lengths of the new K2 Dispatch 110.

Paul Forward reviews the K2 Dispatch Pro for BLISTER.

2022-2023 K2 Dispatch Pro

Here are our measured specs, images, and preliminary questions about the new K2 Dispatch Pro.

Blister's guide for the best skis for beginner skiers

Best Skis for Beginners: A Guide

If you are new to skiing — or just haven’t gone in a while — here is our guide to what you ought to look for in a ski, whether you are looking to rent or buy.

Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 87 for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Head Kore 87

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 87.

Luke Koppa reviews the Norse Enduro for Blister

2022-2023 Norse Enduro

The Enduro is Norse’s do-everything all-mountain ski, for both resort and backcountry use, and it goes about accomplishing that in a pretty different way than many of its competitors. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.

Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 3X for Blister.

2022-2023 Faction Dancer 3X

The Dancer 3X is a wider, metal-laminate women’s all-mountain ski, and it offers something a bit different from most of the other options in that category. Check out our Full Review for more.