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Recent Ski Reviews

Blister reviews the Line Sick Day 94

2020-2021 Line Sick Day 94

We’re pretty big fans of the Line Sick Day 104 and 114, and now it’s time to take a look at their narrower sibling, the Sick Day 94. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Lani Bruntz reviews the Liberty Genesis 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Genesis 106

For 18/19, the Liberty Genesis 106 will be the widest women’s ski Liberty makes, so we spent this season testing it in everything from powder to chalky steeps to see where this wider all-mountain ski feels most at home. Check out our review.

Blister reviews the Rossignol Super 7 HD.

2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 HD

After getting a handful of reviewers on it, we think the Rossignol Super 7 HD is a powder ski that will work well for a wide range of skiers. Check out our full review.

Blister reviews the Elan Ripstick 96

2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96

After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Paul Forward reviews the Faction Prime 4.0 for Blister

2018-2019 Faction Prime 4.0

After skiing it in Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our full review of Faction’s powder touring ski, the Prime 4.0.

Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 112 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112

We’ve spent several days on the brand-new Liberty Origin 112 this season — including one of our deepest days — and have come away impressed. Check out our full review.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Salomon MTN Explore W for Blister

2021-2022 Salomon MTN Explore W

The Salomon MTN Explore W is a women-specific AT boot that tours extremely well and offers good support for technical descents (especially if you don’t need the stiffest boot out there).

Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 102 FR for Blister.

2019-2020 Fischer Ranger 102 FR

Our managing editor won’t stop raving about the Ranger 102 FR. It’s actually getting kind of annoying. But you should probably check out what all the fuss is about (and the rest of us are going to need to get on this thing). Here’s his review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scarpa Maestrale RS for Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Scarpa Maestrale RS

We’ve now spent two seasons and around 70 days in the revamped Scarpa Maestrale RS, and are still very, very impressed by this touring boot. Check out our long-term update.

Brian Lindahl reviews the BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag for Blister

BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag

This year, BCA released an all-new lighter and more compact version of their Float airbag system, and we’ve been spending much of this season touring in the new Float 27 Speed pack. Check out our review.

Blister reviews the Blizzard Bonafide.

2019-2020 Blizzard Bonafide

We’ve been spending a lot of time skiing the current Bonafide, and it’s time now for our full review of this all-mountain ski that comes back unchanged for the 18/19 season.

Blister reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 100

2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100

The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 1 Ski Boot

2018-2019 Head Kore 1

What’s that? Another ~1500 gram 130-flex touring boot? Yep, and this one’s from Head. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Head Kore 1 boot.

Paul Forward reviews the Salomon MTN Explore 95 for Blister Gear Review.

2019-2020 Salomon MTN Explore 95

The Salomon MTN Explore 95 is a touring ski that puts a premium on power and performance rather than shaving every last possible gram.

Blister reviews the Fischer Ranger 115 FR

2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 115 FR

After getting a couple reviewers on it in conditions ranging from firm and rough to steep and very deep, you can now check out our full review of the Fischer Ranger 115 FR.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Scrapper 115 for Blister

2020-2021 Scott Scrapper 115

We’ve now spent time on the Scrapper 115 both inside and outside the resort. Check out our thoughts on how it stacks up against a number of other ~115mm-wide skis, and how well it works as a touring ski, inbounds ski, and 50/50 ski.