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Recent Ski Reviews

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2021-2022 Volkl Secret 102

The Volkl Secret 102 definitely stands out in the current women’s ski market and it might be just what some aggressive skiers have been looking for, though it won’t be for everyone. Check out our full review.

Paul Forward reviews the Majesty Havoc for Blister

2020-2021 Majesty Havoc

We’re reviewing a number of Majesty’s new 20/21 skis, including the 110mm-wide, freeride-oriented Havoc. Check out our First Look for more info.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 2020-2021 Blizzard Brahma 88

2020-2021 Blizzard Brahma 88

Blizzard has updated one of our favorite skis for 20/21, the Brahma 88. And you can now check out our First Look & updated Flash Review for more on this new 88mm-wide all-mountain ski.

Analisa Price reviews the Elan Ripstick 102 W for Blister

2020-2021 Elan Ripstick 102 W

Elan is updating their whole freeride line for 20/21, and we’ll be spending time on the updated women’s Ripstick 102 W. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to see how it compares to the crowded category of ~105mm-wide freeride skis.

Luke Koppa reviews the J Skis Slacker for Blister.

2021-2022 J Skis Slacker

J Skis has set out to make the “least nerdy touring ski on the market,” and the result is their brand-new Slacker. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to find out how their non-nerdy touring ski design compares to the rest of the market.

Luke Koppa reviews the Fauna Pioneer for Blister

Fauna Pioneer

This season we spent a good chunk of time skiing Fauna’s lightweight (and beautiful) freeride ski, the Pioneer. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how this new ski performed.

Luke Koppa reviews the Folsom Cash 106 Carbon for Blister

2020-2021 Folsom Cash 106 Carbon

This year we’re reviewing the carbon-laminate, touring-friendly version of Folsom’s Cash 106 shape. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this ski and how its design compares to the other Folsom shapes we’ve reviewed, and the rest of the market.

Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 112 for Blister.

2021-2022 K2 Reckoner 112

K2 overhauled their freestyle lineup for 20/21, and the new Reckoner 112 has proven to be a very fun, intuitive ski that we think many playful skiers could appreciate. Check out our *video* review, written review, & Deep Dive comparisons.

Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Agent 3.0 for Blister.

2021-2022 Faction Agent 3.0

For 20/21 Faction is expanding their Agent series of touring skis with the addition of the Agent 3.0 & Agent 4.0. Check out our First Look to see how the Agent 3.0’s design compares to the increasingly diverse backcountry category.

Luke Koppa reviews the Parlor McFellon Pro for Blister.

2021-2022 Parlor McFellon Pro

The Parlor McFellon Pro & Mountain Jay make for a great example of how you can take the same shape and come up with two very different skis that work for very different skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the McFellon Pro.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2019-2020 WNDR Alpine Intention 110

WNDR Alpine’s Intention 110 may sound weird on paper (it incorporates algae), but it’s been anything but weird on snow. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons to see why.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Vision 98 for Blister

2021-2022 Line Vision 98

Back when we first took a look at Line’s ultralight Vision 98, we said it didn’t look like anything else on the market. And after skiing it throughout the past year, we’d also say it doesn’t ski like anything else out there, either. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Paul Forward and Luke Koppa review the Scott Patrol E1 30 avalanche airbag backpack for Blister

Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

Blister reviewer Paul Forward has used a *lot* of different avalanche airbag systems, and the electric Alpride / Scott E1 system is his current favorite. Check out our review of the Scott Patrol E1 30 pack for his take on both the backpack itself and the E1 airbag system.

Luke Koppa & Eric Freson review Daymakers Alpine Touring Adapters for Blister.

Daymakers Alpine Touring Adapters

There are now loads of ways to walk uphill and ski down, but Daymakers Alpine Touring Adapters are different. They let you skin up and ski down in your regular alpine setup. So … how well do they work?

Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 98 for Blister

2019-2020 Moment Commander 98

We’ve been spending a lot of time on the current iteration of Moment’s Commander 98, and we think this metal-laminate all-mountain ski offers something pretty different from the competition that could make it very appealing to certain skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Blister reviews the K2 Disruption 82Ti

2020-2021 K2 Disruption 82Ti

K2 is overhauling its frontside lineup for 20/21, and the new Disruption skis feature a construction that has the potential to set them apart from the competition. Check out our First Look of the Disruption 82Ti for more info.