BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan's review of the Line Supernatural 108, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Line Supernatural 108

Update: we’ve detailed the specific differences between the prototype & production models of this impressive, playful charger.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Lange RS 120 S.C., Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Lange RS 120 S.C.

The Lange RS 120 S.C. is a solid boot that can be driven hard in all conditions, but is also really comfortable.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl V Werks Katana at Taos Ski Valley for Blister Gear Review

2021-2022 Volkl V-Werks Katana

Of all the skis we’ve reviewed, the Volkl V-Werks Katana stands out as certainly the most surprising and one of the most impressive.

Mr Pollard's Opus, Blister gear Review.

2nd Look: LINE Mr. Pollard’s Opus

We’re about to post our thoughts on the new Line Magnum Opus, but before we do, we wanted to run again our review of the original Opus—a ski that earned a ‘Blister Best Of’ Award last year.

Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Bodacious, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Blizzard Bodacious

Versatile, stable, forgiving, and damp. The Blizzard Bodacious is an outstanding big-mountain / fatter all-mountain ski.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Scott Vanisher, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 SCOTT Vanisher

The new SCOTT Vanisher is a light and playful ski that works best in soft conditions and is a whole lot of fun.

Will Brown reviews the Armada Invictus, Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Armada Invictus 108Ti

Unlike anything Armada has made before, the new Invictus is a directional all-mountain ski with a stout, big-mountain feel.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Wailer 105, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: DPS Wailer 105

We take another look at the new DPS Wailer 105, with comparisons to skis in its class from Moment, Line, Salomon, Blizzard, and more.

Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Cochise

Blizzard tweaked the Cochise for the 2014-2015 season. Thankfully, this latest version is still one of the best skis in its class.

Will Brown reviews the Atomic Automatic for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Atomic Automatic 109

The new Atomic Automatic 109 has a lot of qualities that helped make the original Automatic a popular ski. It’s light and quick, but fares surprisingly well in challenging conditions.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2016-2017 DPS Wailer 105

For those who prefer substantial and damp skis to light and reactive ones (especially when conditions get firm), the new Wailer 105 Hybrid T2 is a very good all-mountain option, and a big departure for DPS.

Review of the Armada Invictus, Blister Gear Review.

Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 108Ti

Armada built its brand making fun, playful skis like the JJ. But with the new Invictus, Armada is looking to dominate a different category, too: the directional charger.