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Recent Ski Reviews

Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 116 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Playful Pow Skis

We compare the J Skis Friend, Line Mordecai, Black Crows Anima, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, K2 Catamaran, and more…

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BLISTER Ski Reviews

2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105

Kastle calls the BMX 105 a “powerful freeride ski” that can handle pretty much anything. So where did we find it to really shine? Check out our full review.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 4FRNT Devastator

Here’s our full review of the 184 cm 4FRNT Devastator, with thoughts on length, mount point, stability vs maneuverability, and its suitability as a 1-ski quiver.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Wrenegade 108 for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 ON3P Wrenegade 108

The ON3P Wrenegade 108 is said to be a maneuverable “big gun.” So just how big of a gun is it, and exactly how maneuverable and forgiving?

Brian Lindahl reviews the Head Monster 108 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Head Monster 108

So how similar or different is the new 17/18 HEAD Monster 108? Is it still a supremely stable big-mountain ski? We weigh in.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl Vacuum climbing skin for Blister Gear Review

Volkl Universal Vacuum Skins

Volkl’s “glue-free” skins are wonderfully easy to use, but we’ve experienced some significant issues with these pre-cut climbing skins.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 117 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: HEAD Kore 117

We compare the Head Kore 117 to the Rossignol Super 7 RD and HD, Salomon QST 118, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Volkl Confession, and more.

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Paul Forward reviews the HEAD Kore 117 for Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: HEAD Kore 117

Here’s our 2nd Look at the HEAD Kore 117, with time on the ski now in Alaska and Mt Bachelor.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Blizzard Cochise for Blister Gear Review.

3rd Look: 2017-2018 Blizzard Cochise

The Cochise has been one of the most important all-mountain skis on the market for years, and it comes back unchanged for 17/18. So it was time to take a fresh look at the ski, offer new comparisons, and see how the Cochise measures up today.

Cy Whitling on the Armada ARV 116 JJ, Mt Bachelor, OR.

17/18 Armada ARV 116 JJ

Here are our initial thoughts on the Armada ARV 116 JJ.

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Paul Forward reviews the DPS Wailer A 112 for Blister gear Review

17/18 DPS Alchemist Wailer 112

We’ve been surprised so far by the versatility of the DPS Wailer A 112.

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Alex Mueller reviews the Black Crows Corvus and Atris for Blister Gear Review.

Black Crows Corvus vs. Black Crows Atris

Black Crows Corvus vs. Black Crows Atris — what are the differences between these all-mountain skis, and which is the better option for you? Check out our review.

Cy Whitling reviews the Atomic Backland FR 109 for Blister Gear Review

17/18 Atomic Backland FR 109

After our first day on the Atomic Backland FR 109 at Mt Bachelor we’ve got some initial impressions.

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