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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the K2 Pinnacle 95 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 K2 Pinnacle 95

K2’s new “flagship freeride ski,” the Pinnacle 95, is easier and more balanced than its predecessor, the K2 Annex 98.

Paul Forward reviews the Salomon X Max 130 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon X Max 130

Salomon calls the X Max 130 their “top level race boot,” but we discuss both its on-piste and off-piste performance.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl V-Werks BMT 109, 186cm for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 Volkl V-Werks BMT 109

The Volkl V-Werks BMT 109 isn’t the lightest touring ski we’ve tested, nor the best in firm crud or deep pow. But it is the best all-around performer in its class.

Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Vulcan for Blister Gear Review

Dynafit Vulcan

The Dynafit Vulcan set the current standard for high-performance AT boots. So before we discuss some new challengers, here is our very detailed review of the Vulcan.

Alex Adams reviews the 2015-2016 G3 Synapse carbon 109 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 G3 Synapse 109

Down in New Zealand, the G3 Synapse 109 is proving to be a lightweight ski that shines in good conditions.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

Douchebag Ski Bag

The Douchebag is one of the lightest roller ski bags we’ve seen, and it is by far the most compressible / stowable bag we’ve tested.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the G3 Zenoxide Carbon Fusion 105 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 G3 Zenoxide Carbon Fusion 105

The G3 Zenoxide Carbon Fusion 105 is a very stiff and stable backcountry ski that inspires a ton of confidence in sketchy conditions and technical terrain.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Parlor Skis Cardinal 100 for Blister Gear Review

2021-2022 Parlor Skis Cardinal 100

Parlor Skis is a custom manufacturer in Boston, and their Cardinal 100 has stood up very well against several of the best all-mountain skis in its class.

Morgan Sweeney reviews the Coalition Snow Abyss for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Coalition Snow Abyss

Coalition Snow is a new company designing skis by women, for women. So far, we’ve been very impressed by their powder ski, the Abyss.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Moment Tallac for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Moment Tallac

The Moment Tallac is a purpose-built touring ski that won’t wear you out on the way up, while providing a solid ride on the way down.

Alex Adams and Jonathan Ellsworth review the ON3P Jeffrey 114 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 ON3P Jeffrey 114

If you’re looking for a ski that will allow you to Trick or Charge, the ON3P Jeffrey 114 is as good as anything we’ve been on.

Garrett Altmann reviews the Thule Sonic Alpine Cargo Box, Blister Gear Review

Thule Sonic Alpine Cargo Box

Thule’s Sonic Alpine Cargo Box looks great, doesn’t kill your gas mileage, and will keep your gear clean and dry.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Fischer Ranger W 98, Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Fischer My Ranger 98

Fischer has created a hybrid ski for use in the resort and out. Check out where we think the Ranger W 98 is most in its element.