BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

2021-2022 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

The new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro boot got a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide, and it was a contender for our Product of the Year. And now you can check out our full review to see why.

Cy Whitling reviews the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

2019-2020 Armada ARV 106

It’s rare that an updated product is better than its predecessor in every respect, but the redesigned Armada ARV 106 might just be one of those products. Check out our full review.

Blister's 3-ski Quiver Awards — 18/19

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (18/19)

We’ve asked a number of our reviewers to discuss how they think about putting together a ski quiver, and which specific skis they’d choose. Check out part 2, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, and Brian Lindahl.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Renoun Z-Line 90 for Blister

2020-2021 Renoun Z-Line 90

Renoun’s technology and construction is far from traditional. But what happens when you apply it to a more traditional shape? Check out our full review of the Renoun Z-Line 90.

Blister's 2018 Ski Sock Roundup; Best Ski Socks

Ski Sock Roundup — 2018

The wrong pair of ski socks can screw up your day. So we’ve rounded up 17 pairs — from ultra-thin to thickly cushioned — and noted what sets each apart, and which will likely work best for you.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2020-2021 Rossignol Experience 92 Ti Basalt

The new Rossi Experience 94 Ti has a fairly forgiving shovel and a pretty powerful tail. So does it feel like more of a wider, dedicated carver? Or is it a truly versatile, go-anywhere, all-mountain ski? Check out our full review.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2018-2019 Moment Blister Pro

The Blister Pro is back. Check out the story behind the new graphic, the story behind the ski itself, and learn how to get your pair.

Blister's Alpine Ski Binding Guide

Blister Alpine Ski Bindings Guide

What’s the best ski binding? Which ones are compatible with your ski boots? There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion about the actual differences between bindings, so we’ve updated this guide to help clarify which ones will work best for you.

Cy Whitling reviews the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Sego Big Horn 106

We’ve now had two reviewers put over 30 days on the Sego Big Horn 106, and you can now check out our update on this playful all-mountain ski.

Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 11 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Sheeva 11

Though it’s the widest women’s ski Blizzard makes, we’ve found the Sheeva 11 to be surprisingly versatile, and think it would work well for a wide variety of skiers.

Paul Forward reviews the Lange XT Free 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Lange XT Free 130 LV

The previous Lange XT 130 Freetour was one of the best tech-binding-compatible AT ski boots we’ve used in terms of downhill performance, and Lange updated it this year. So how similar or different is the new Lange XT Free 130?

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Brahma for Blister

2019-2020 Blizzard Brahma 88

The more time we’ve spent on the Blizzard Brahma, the more dialed we think it is. Check out our full review

Blister Gear Review

CAST Freetour Upgrade Kit

The CAST Freetour is the only option out there that lets you ski down on a dedicated alpine binding, and skin up with a tech toe. Check out our full review, including comparisons to the Atomic / Salomon SHIFT binding and other touring bindings.

Blister reviews the Black Crows Orb

2018-2019 Black Crows Orb

If you want your ~90mm-wide ski to perform well even when there isn’t fresh corduroy anywhere in sight, the Black Crows Orb is worth a look. Check out our full review.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Monster 88 for Blister

2019-2020 Head Monster 88 Ti

With the Monster 98 and 108 now gone, the new, redesigned Head Monster 88 Ti is now the widest ski in the Monster series. So what changed and what stayed the same with this new ski? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.