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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Liberty Origin96 for Blister Review

2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96

Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”

Blister Gear Review previews the Nordica Enforcer 93

Profile: 2016-2017 Nordica Enforcer 93

Nordica had so much success this season with their redesigned Enforcer that for 16/17, they’re adding a narrower version to the lineup. Check it out.

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Profile: 2016-2017 K2 Marksman

We already touched on the new K2 Marksman in our coverage of new skis at Outdoor Retailer, but we dove in a little deeper at SIA.

Paul Forward reviews the 2015-2016 Blizzard Zero G for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 108

At less than 1800 grams per ski, the Blizzard Zero G 108 is one of the most powerful and predictable lightweight touring skis we’ve used, and we’ve got an update after more time on the ski in Alaska.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Foundation 106 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation

If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.

Morgan Sweeney reviews the Nordica Santa Ana for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana

The Nordica Santa Ana is a well-balanced, all mountain ski with a good combination of playfulness and stability.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the SGN Skis 1184 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SGN Skis 1184

The 1184 from SGN is a limited-edition, big mountain pow ski that is substantial without being overly demanding.

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Blister Gear Giveaway

Congratulations to Lee, last week’s winner of the Blister Gear Douchebags Giveaway, stay tuned for our next Blister Giveaway announcement tomorrow morning.

Fischer Motive 86 TI, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Fischer Motive 86 Ti

The Fischer Motive 86 TI won a Blister Best Of Award this season, and it’s one of the easiest all-mountain skis to recommend. Here’s why…

Jason Hutchins on the Rossi Soul 7, Blister Gear Review

3rd Look: Rossignol Soul 7

The Rossignol Soul 7 comes back unchanged for the 3rd season in a row. And for good reason: a whole lot of skiers have had a whole lot of fun on it. Check out our (3) reviews.

Paul Forward compares touring skis for Blister Gear Review

Deep Dive: Black Diamond Carbon Convert vs. Blizzard Zero G 108 vs. vs. Volkl V-Werks BMT 109

We compare three popular touring skis in the 105mm-110mm width range.

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Paul Forward climbing skin comparison for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Climbing Skins Comparisons

More and more people are getting into ski touring, so we’ve compared some of our favorite climbing skins, and offer notes on their relative strengths and weaknesses.

Scott Nelson reviews the Salomon NFX for Blister Gear Review.

2019-2020 Salomon NFX

Two words: supremely stable. The Salomon NFX is the most stable competition slopestyle ski we’ve ever reviewed.