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Blister Reviews the Northland AM178

2024-2025 Northland AM178

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Northland AM178.

Blister reviews the K2 Mindbender 96C.

2024-2025 K2 Mindbender 96C

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the K2 Mindbender 96C.

Blister reviews the Meier Crosscut BC.

2024-2025 Meier Crosscut BC

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Meier Crosscut BC.

Luke Koppa's reviews the Armada Declivity X 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Armada Declivity X 108

Revamped for 24/25, the Declivity X 108 bridges the gap between Armada’s big-mountain Declivty X 115 and the more all-round Declivity X 102. So, which of its siblings does the new 108 most closely resemble? Here are our initial thoughts.

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At Blister Summit 2024, Luke Koppa sat down with Bishop’s owner and engineer, Dave Bombard, to get the rundown on the current lineup, including their latest cross-compatible bindings; their collection of skis and how they designed them specifically for tele skiers; the San Juan Stick and its historical significance, and more.

Modern Gear for Traditional Skiing | Bishop Telemark 2025 Lineup Video

There are lots of passionate telemark skiers out there, but far fewer tele-specific gear companies. Bishop Telemark is one of those brands, and at Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Bishop’s owner and engineer, Dave Bombard, to get the rundown on the current lineup, including their latest cross-compatible bindings; their collection of skis and how they designed them specifically for tele skiers; the San Juan Stick and its historical significance, and more.

Blister reviews the Folsom Rotor ski.

2024-2025 Folsom Rotor

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Folsom Rotor ski.

Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Maverick 105 CTI & Maverick 115 CTI

Update 7.19.24: Luke Koppa adds some of his thoughts on Atomic’s new powder ski, the Maverick 115 CTI.

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Blister reviews The Curv ski by Fischer.

2023-2024 Fischer The Curv

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for The Curv ski by Fischer.