BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

Kara Williard reviews the Volkl Secret 96 for Blister

2022-2023 Volkl Secret 96

The Secret 96 is a particularly impressive women’s all-mountain ski for those who prioritize stability, suspension, and precision. Check out our full review for more.

Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Season Nexus for Blister

Season Nexus Ski

We’ve spent the last two seasons riding Season’s do-everything ski — check out our full review of the Nexus for more on what makes it stand out.

Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, and Jonathan Ellsworth review review the J Skis Fastforward for Blister

2021-2022 J Skis Fastforward

We’ve been skiing J’s brand-new metal-laminate ski, the Fastforward, all season long — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on its performance and who should have it on their list.

Blister reviews the Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit ski boot

2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit

After a brief hiatus, Salomon is back in the lightweight touring boot game, and the MTN Summit boots are an interesting addition to this growing — and diversifying — category. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more info.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

Nordica Announces New 22/23 Unleashed Skis

Today Nordica announced their new Unleashed collection skis — the more playful, off-piste-oriented counterparts to the Enforcer & Santa Ana skis. Learn more about the new line here.

Drew Kelly, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Luke Koppa review the Wagner Summit 107 for Blister

2022-2023 Wagner Summit 107

The Summit 107 may look like a pretty conventional, directional, ~107mm-wide ski. But its versatility and capabilities are not conventional. Check out our full review.

Blister Summit A 2022: Recap and photo story

Sample Flash Review: Atomic Bent 110

Update 2.22.22: We just got back on the Bent 110 at the Blister Summit, this time with 8″ of new snow. Check out some of our additional impressions.

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2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 99

The M-Free 99 is both the narrower version of a Blister favorite, the M-Free 108, and the replacement for another favorite, the Menace 98. So it’s got a lot to live up to, but how does it compare? Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Black Pearl 97 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Black Pearl 97

For women looking for a strong, damp, and stable all-mountain ski, the redesigned Black Pearl 97 is one of the best options out there. Check out our full review.

Kara Williard reviews the 2022 Moment Sierra Tour for Blister

2021-2022 Moment Sierra Tour

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for Moment’s narrowest women’s backcountry touring ski.

Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the RMU Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

2021-2022 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

The revised Apostle 106 is an exceptionally maneuverable and easy ski, but certain skiers could also really like it for skiing fast and dynamically all over the mountain. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the DPS Foundation Koala 118 for Blister

2021-2022 DPS Foundation Koala 118

This year DPS updated the big, burly, yet playful Koala 119 that many of us loved. So is the new Koala 118 more of a subtle update, or a different ski entirely? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.