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Recent Ski Reviews

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.

Blister reviews the Blizzard Zero G 105

2021-2022 Blizzard Zero G 105

Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.

Sam Shaheen reviews the K2 Wayback 106 for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Wayback 106

K2 overhauled their touring skis this year, and after spending a lot of time on it in a wide range of conditions, you can now check out our full review of the widest ski in the series, the Wayback 106.

Sascha Anastas reviews the K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance

K2’s Mindbender series includes six brand-new women’s skis, and here you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the women’s Mindbender 98Ti Alliance.

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Folsom Trophy Carbon for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Trophy Carbon

The Folsom Trophy Carbon is one of the few playful pow skis that’s light enough to tour on, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Faction Prodigy 4.0 for Blister

2019-2020 Faction Prodigy 4.0

Want a ski that’s quick and playful while also being strong and damp? If so, the Prodigy 4.0 is worth a good look. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Kara Williard and Kristin Sinnott review the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Sheeva 10

The Blizzard Sheeva 10 has proved to be a very versatile ski — not only in terms of conditions and terrain, but also in the types of skiers it suits. Check out our full review for more.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Prior CBC for Blister

2021-2022 Prior CBC

The Prior CBC is very stiff, very playful, and most importantly — very good. Check out our full review of this freestyle pow ski.

Jonathan Ellsworth and Eric Freson review the 4FRNT Raven for Blister

2020-2021 4FRNT Raven

We’ve now had more time and more reviewers on the 4FRNT Raven, and you can check out here our updated review of this exceptional touring ski.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Line Pandora 104 for Blister

2021-2022 Line Pandora 104

This year the Line Pandora 104 replaced a Blister favorite, the Pandora 110. But after spending a lot of time on the new ski, it’s become another favorite, and earned itself a “Best Of” award. Check out our full review for more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Black Ops 118 for Blister

2022-2023 Rossignol BLACKOPS 118

Our managing editor is calling the Rossignol Black Ops 118 his favorite resort pow ski of all time, and one of his favorite skis in general. Check out our full review to see why.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Renoun Citadel 106 for Blister

2021-2022 Renoun Citadel 106

Crazy light, crazy easy, and crazy … stable? Check out our full review of the Renoun Citadel 106 for more on this unique ski.