BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

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.

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Black Crows Corvus for Blister

2021-2022 Black Crows Corvus

We’ve now had two reviewers on Black Crows’ redesigned charger, the Corvus, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Moment Commander 108 for Blister

2018-2019 Moment Commander 108

After getting four reviewers and a lot of time on it (including time in the recently opened Headwall at CB), you can now check out our full review of the Commander 108.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2019-2020 Argent Badger

Stiff flex, heavy weight, and a full layer of steel (that’s right, *steel*) in its core. The Argent Badger is not your typical ski, and we haven’t even mentioned some of the other surprises. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Badger.

Luke Koppa reviews the GearDryer Freestanding 12 for Blister

GearDryer Freestanding 12

Wet gear sucks, and dry gear is great. The GearDryer Freestanding 12 lets you dry a whole bunch of stuff all at once, and we’ve become pretty big fans of it. Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 96 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 96

This year Liberty updated one of our favorite skis in the ~95-100 mm wide all-mountain category, their Origin 96, and you can now check out our full review.

David Steele reviews the Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour for Blister.

2020-2021 Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour

We now have around 30 days in Dynafit’s new touring boot, the Hoji Pro Tour, and here you can check out our updated review.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Fischer RC4 The Curv for Blister

2020-2021 Fischer RC4 The Curv

The Fischer RC4 The Curv has been one of our favorite frontside skis since it came out, and it is a 3 x winner of a Blister “Best Of” award. Check out our full review to see why.

Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Helix 98 for Blister

2021-2022 Liberty Helix 98

This year Liberty re-introduced the Helix name to their lineup with the new Helix 98, and you can now check out our full review of this versatile all-mountain ski.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volant Spatula for Blister

Volant Spatula (2002-2003)

WARNING: Yesterday we let Shane talk about his creation, the Volant Spatula. Now it’s our turn. Prepare to go disturbingly in-depth about a ski made back in 2002.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the K2 Super Charger for Blister

2019-2020 K2 Super Charger

The K2 Super Charger is an aptly named ski, so if you like to ski hard and fast on groomers, it’s certainly worth a look. Check out our full review for more.

Cy Whitling reviews the Big Sky Mountain Products Nylon Climbing Skins for Blister

Big Sky Mountain Products Nylon Climbing Skins

Big Sky Mountain Products probably isn’t the first name that you think of when it comes to climbing skins. But for getting the most performance for your money, they might just be the best skins we’ve used.