BLISTER Ski Reviews

Recent Ski Reviews

DPS Lotus 138, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 DPS Lotus 138 Pure

The DPS Lotus 138 is not only one of the best pow skis on the market, it’s one of the best pow skis of all time.

Nordica El Capo, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Nordica El Capo

The Nordica El Capo is a beautiful, well-constructed ski, with design properties that might be deceiving. See if it sounds right for you.

Blizzard Scout, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Scout

The Blizzard Scout looks a whole lot like its popular big brother, the Cochise. But these are definitely not the same ski. Choose wisely.

Moment Vice, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Moment Vice

In a word, Blister reviewer Scott Nelson calls the Moment Vice “stunning.” He then uses a lot more words to explain why.

Epic Planks Crop Duster, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Epic Planks Crop Duster

If you’re already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It’s an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.

Salomon Quest 105, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-105

The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon “feel.” We’ll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108…

Atomic Elysian, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Atomic Elysian

At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.

Salomon Lumen, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen

We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?

Rossignol Sickle, Blister Gear Review

2011-2012 Rossignol Sickle

The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can…

Salomon Stella, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Salomon Stella

The Salomon Stella is an all-mountain women’s ski that was designed to do everything well. So far, it largely succeeds.

Skilogik Howitzer, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SkiLogik Howitzer

The SkiLogik Howitzer is well balanced and intuitive, stable at speed, and fun on groomers and in pow. In short, it’s worth a look.

Praxis WooTest 2.0, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 Praxis WooTest 2.0

Reviewer Kevin Bazar said the Praxis WooTest was the best backcountry ski he’d ever owned. After a few tweaks, he thinks the new WooTest is even better.

Moment Deathwish vs. Praxis Concept, Blister Gear Review

Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept

The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a “VS.” review.