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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the G3 FINDr 102 for Blister Review

2018-2019 G3 FINDr 102

We’ve now had more time and more reviewers on the FINDr 102 (and had it in more terrain), so here is our updated review of this lightweight touring ski from G3.

Sam Shaheen and Brian Lindahl review the Dynastar Mythic 97 for Blister

2019-2020 Dynastar Mythic 97

We’ve now had two reviewers on the Dynastar Mythic 97, and weigh in on how this light touring ski performs in a variety of conditions.

Cy Whitling reviews the Line Mordecai for Blister

2017-2018 Line Mordecai, 193 cm

We’ve already reviewed the 186 cm Line Mordecai, so it’s time now to weigh in on how similar or different the 193 cm Mordecai is, and what sort of skier the 193 is best suited for.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the K2 Ikonic 84 Ti for Blister Review

2019-2020 K2 Ikonic 84 Ti

We figured we’d end 2017 talking about one of the new skis that’s impressed us the most, and why it earned a Blister “Best Of” award — the K2 Ikonic 84 Ti.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Fritschi Tecton 12 for Blister

2020-2021 Fritschi Tecton 12

We’ve got another update on the Tecton 12 with a lot of new information, including our on-snow comparisons of the Tecton vs. an alpine binding.

Cy Whitling reviews the Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

2020-2021 Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

We weigh in on the new Fritschi Vipec Evo 12, and discuss why we think it is such a good option for a wide range of skiers.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Head Wild Joy for Blister Review

2018-2019 HEAD Wild Joy

The HEAD Wild Joy is a stiff, powerful, and precise all-mountain ski that’s looking for a pilot who knows how to work a ski from edge to edge and has a thing for laying down train tracks.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2017-2018 Line Honey Badger

Line calls the Honey Badger “the best option for lapping the park, bashing urban features, and charging the whole mountain.” So we weighed in on where we think this Honey Badger feels most at home.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Superguide 105 for Blister

2018-2019 Scott Superguide 105

The Scott Superguide 105 has all the ingredients of a powerful backcountry & mountaineering ski, and it shares a lot in common with one of our favorite skis in that category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Cody Townsend and Chris Rubens discuss the Salomon Shift Binding

The New Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC (Ep.3)

Salomon’s new S/Lab Shift represents a significant leap forward in binding design. Check out our conversation with Salomon’s Cody Townsend Chris Rubens, and Benoit Sublet, and our initial on-snow review.

Cy Whitling reviews the J Skis Metal for Blister Review

2nd Look: J Skis The Metal

We’ve weighed in on The Metal as a more playful directional ski, but coming from the opposite end of the spectrum, how well does The Metal fare when compared to lighter, jibbier skis?

Blister 1-Ski Quiver Selections

1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)

We’ve posted our reviewers’ 3-ski and 2-ski quiver selections, so it’s time now to take a look at the holy grail of the ski world: the every-single-day, any-and-all conditions, 1-Ski Quiver.