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Recent Ski Reviews

Line Supernatural 108 vs Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

Line Supernatural 108 vs. Blizzard Cochise

We’ve heaped a lot of praise on both the Supernatural 108 and the Cochise, so we spent several days A / B-ing the two skis at Taos—same runs, same conditions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon 2014-2015 X-Drive 8.8, Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS

The new Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS is a relatively narrow, super stable ski that shines at speed and in demanding terrain or conditions.

Jonathan Ellsworth on the Moment Governor, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Moment Governor

The Governor and the Blizzard Bodacious are two of our favorite substantial, directional pow skis. Time for a ‘Vs.’ review. (And we throw in comparisons to a number of other skis, too.)

Will Brown reviews the Atomic Vantage Theory, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Atomic Theory

We’ve put more time on the Atomic Theory on groomers, and its blend of stability, predictability, forgiveness – and price – continues to impress.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Dynastar Powertrack 89 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Dynastar Powertrack 89

Dynastar calls their new Powertrack 89 a “one-ski quiver with a huge sweet spot.” They’re right. It’s also really quick.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Line Pandora, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Line Pandora 110

This season, Line messed with a good thing and overhauled the Pandora. It’s arguably even better now.

Paul Forward, 4FRNT Devastator, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 4FRNT Devastator

Update: The 4FRNT Devastator is one of the most stable, predictable skis we’ve tested in crud and variable conditions, and we’ve now put more time on it in soft chop and fresh powder.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Rock'Air, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Scott Rock’Air

The SCOTT Rock’Air is a lightweight ski that is very predictable—a great combination for ski touring and ski mountaineering.

SkiLogik Powderball, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SkiLogik Powderball

The SkiLogik Powderball is a dead easy ski that’s a great choice for those who are new to pow skiing, or those who ski trees a lot on deeper days.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Blizzard Sheeva, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Sheeva

Update: After spending time on more skis in New Zealand, we compare the Blizzard Sheeva to some other skis in its class.

Jason Hutchins reviews the K2 Shreditor 102, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 K2 Shreditor 102

The new K2 Shreditor 102 is playful, yet does surprisingly well in variable conditions. It’s right up there with some of our favorite freestyle-oriented all-mountain skis.