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Recent Ski Reviews

Luke Koppa reviews the Romp Skis 100 for Blister

2024-2025 Romp Skis Zorro 100

This season we built a custom ski with Romp, and you can now check out our full review for more info on the custom process, the resulting ski, and how well it lived up to our expectations.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Rossignol Soul 7 HD W for Blister

2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD W

You may have heard a thing or two about the Rossignol Soul 7. Time now to talk about the women’s Soul 7 HD W, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Legend X96 for BlisterJonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Legend X96 for Blister

2019-2020 Dynastar Legend X96

The Dynastar Legend X96 is low on weight, very stiff with respect to its flex pattern, and accessible in terms of its shape. Check out our full review to see the on-snow result of that combo.

Paul Forward reviews the Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon for Blister

Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon

Mammut recently updated their Barryvox avalanche beacons, and after using it for over a year, we think the new Barryvox S is an excellent option for both professional and recreational users alike. Check out our review.

Jonathan Ellsworth, Brian Lindahl, and Luke Koppa review the Prior Husume for Blister

2021-2022 Prior Husume

We’ve now had several reviewers on Prior’s all-mountain / big-mountain charger, the Husume, and you can now check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

2021-2022 Line Sir Francis Bacon

Line completely redesigned the iconic Sir Francis Bacon for 19/20, and you might say that our managing editor is flipping out about the new ski. Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Time Machine 90 for Blister

2019-2020 Amplid Time Machine 90

The new Amplid Time Machine 90 combines a very traditional shape with a very non-traditional construction. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

The new Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has a lot to live up to given how good the Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 110 are. So does it? Check out our full review of the Enforcer 104 Free.

Luke Koppa reviews the RMU North Shore 108 for Blister

2020-2021 RMU North Shore 108

RMU’s North Shore 108 seems to combine elements from both the more directional, harder-charging end of the spectrum, as well as the more forgiving and playful side. So what does that actually look like? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins for Blister

Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins

Colltex has been making climbing skins for more than 50 years, and it shows. Their Clariden skins’ low weight, great glide, and easy to use adhesive make them an excellent option for a lot of backcountry skiers.

Blister's Ski Pole Roundup — 2019

Ski Pole Roundup — 2019

Not all ski poles are created equal, so after spending dozens of seasons and hundreds of days using a whole bunch of them, we offer this roundup of a bunch of inbounds and backcountry-oriented options.

Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Black Ops 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Rossignol BLACKOPS Holyshred

This year Rossignol added another ski to their secretive and mysterious Black Ops lineup, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Black Ops 98.

Blister reviews the Armada Invictus 99 Ti

2019-2020 Armada Invictus 99 Ti

5 reviewers, 1 ski. We’ve now had a handful of reviewers on Armada’s metal-laminate Invictus 99 Ti, and you can check out our full review for each of their takes.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the DPS Alchemist Uschi 94 C2 for Blister

2019-2020 DPS Alchemist Uschi 94 C2

The DPS Alchemist Uschi 94 won a “Best Of” award in our Winter Buyer’s Guide this year, and now you can read our full review to see why we’re such big fans of this lightweight women’s all-mountain ski.

Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 118

It’s been a good year to test pow skis in Crested Butte, and the Dynastar M-Free 118 is one of the most surprising ones we’ve been on. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.