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Recent Ski Reviews

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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Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Schuster Pro Ski for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Liberty Origin Pro

The Liberty Schuster Pro is a fun and versatile powder ski that shouldn’t be overlooked by skiers looking for a more directional ride.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2018-2019 CAST Freetour System

With their Freetour System, CAST aims to meld no-compromise downhill performance with the uphill efficiency of a tech touring binding.

Cy Whitling reviews the Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite for blister Gear ReviewCy Whitling reviews the Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite for blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite

With the Nomad 105 Lite, Icelantic has created a versatile and playful but stable backcountry ski that lives up to its “free touring” moniker.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the HEAD Kore 105 for Blister Review

2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105

The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we’ve ever tested. Check out our initial review.

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

2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117

We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.

David Steele reviews the Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins for Blister Gear Review.

Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins

The Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair skins offer a great mixture of grip and glide, as well as several other features that distinguish them from their North American counterparts.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Candide 3.0 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Faction Candide 3.0

The Faction Candide 3.0 is a very strong option if you’re looking for a lighter ski that can still be pushed hard.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2019-2020 K2 Catamaran

Here is our full review of the K2 Catamaran, and it may be the most playful and intuitive fat pow ski we’ve ever been on.

Cy Whitling reviews the Moment Bibby Tour for Blister Gear Review.

2020-2021 Moment Wildcat Tour

We’ve now had the Moment Bibby Tour in a wide range of conditions, and are quite impressed with its all-around performance.