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Recent Ski Reviews

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 reviews the 19/20 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130

Atomic is making some key updates to their Hawx Ultra XTD line of AT boots for 19/20. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions.

Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Strider 120 DYN for Blister

2020-2021 Nordica Strider 120 DYN

We’ve now spent over 120 days in Nordica’s 50/50 boot, the Strider 120, and we think it’s a very good option for those looking for a legit 120-flex boot that they’ll use inside and outside of the resort.

Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Promachine 115 W for Blister.

2021-2022 Nordica Promachine 115 W

This year Nordica released the Promachine 115 W, which is reportedly one of the stiffest women’s-specific boots on the market. Check out our full review to see how it compares to other women’s boots, as well as some of the stiffer unisex boots on the market.

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.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Head Raptor 110S RS W for Blister

2020-2021 Head Raptor 110S RS W

If you’re looking for a strong, high-performance women’s alpine ski boot, the Head Raptor 110S RS W is worth a good look. Check out our full review.

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.

Paul Forward reviews the Lange RX 130 LV for Blister

2021-2022 Lange RX 130 LV

Our reviewer is calling the Lange RX 130 LV the best alpine boot he’s ever used when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review to find out why.

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.

Alex Mueller and Paul Forward review the Fischer Ranger Free 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Fischer Ranger Free 130

This year Fischer released a brand-new AT boot, and we’ve now updated our full review after getting more time and reviewers in the Ranger Free 130.