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Recent Ski Reviews

Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Head Kore 111 for Blister

2022-2023 Head Kore 111

The newest member of Head’s Kore line, the Kore 111 is a ski that’s both very agile and very supportive, making it a very appealing soft-snow option for aggressive, dynamic skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.

Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Black Crows Anima for Blister

2022-2023 Black Crows Anima

After two seasons on it, the latest version of the Black Crows Anima has proven to be a pretty versatile, wider ski for a broad range of skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more info.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

Ski Binding Design | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion

At our 2022 Blister Summit, we brought together a wide-ranging group of panelists to discuss alpine ski bindings; their features and how they affect on-snow performance; the real-world considerations anyone might want to take into account when thinking about alpine bindings; Amer’s brand-new Strive binding; and much more. Watch the video here

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 98 for Blister

2022-2023 Nordica Santa Ana 98

The Nordica Santa Ana series has been a Blister favorite for many years, but how does the latest iteration of the Santa Ana 98 compare to the current market? Check out our full review.

Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

This season Tecnica updated their long-standing Cochise series of 50/50 boots, and we think the current design is a really appealing option for those who want a boot with a walk mode that makes minimal compromises when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review of the top-end women’s model, the Cochise Pro W.

Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Shaggy's Ahmeek 95 for Blister

2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95

We’ve spent the past season testing two different versions of the Ahmeek 95 — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on this made-in-Michigan all-mountain ski.

Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, Drew Kelly review the Moment Commander 108 for Blister

2022-2023 Moment Commander 108

We’ve had several reviewers on the latest iteration of Moment’s burly, metal-laminate, all-mountain charger — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Commander 108.

Kara Williard reviews the Salomon Stance 88 W for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon Stance 88 W

The women’s Stance 88 W is a versatile all-mountain ski that blurs the lines between stable chargers and more accessible, maneuverable alternatives. Check out our full review for more.

Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Max for Blister

2022-2023 Faction La Machine Max

Faction’s 126mm-wide La Machine Max turned heads when it first came out, and our reviewer / heli-guide / pow-expert has become a very big fan of it after two seasons. Apparently, he’s not the only one, since Faction is also creating a whole new collection of La Machine skis for 22/23. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more on the widest La Machine and the rest of the new series.

K2 launches new 2022-2023 Mindbender Ti skis; Blister discusses the details

K2 Announces New 22/23 Mindbender Ti Skis

Today K2 announced that they’re making several updates to their Mindbender Ti freeride skis, and we’ve got some in for long-term testing. Check out all the details here.

Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

2022-2023 4FRNT Hoji

The middle ski in Eric Hjorleifson’s signature series got a big update this season, and we think the changes make for a notably more versatile ski — whether you use it in the backcountry or at the resort. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Hoji.

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 2022-2023 Salomon QST 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon QST 106

For the 22/23 season, Salomon is updating one of their most popular skis, and we’ve been spending a lot of time on the new QST 106. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.