BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Whitedot Redeemer for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer

The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Moment Sierra, Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 Moment Sierra

The Moment Sierra may be one of the best all-mountain skis we’ve reviewed, given its combination of hard snow and soft snow performance.

Paul Forward reviews the Whitedot Redeemer CarbonLite, Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer CarbonLite

The Whitedot Skis Redeemer sits favorably in the growing class of ~8 lb-per-pair powder skis, and should be on the radar of anyone who tours for untracked snow, or who just prefers lighter pow skis.

Faction Eleven, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Faction Eleven

For 15/16, Faction is replacing their burly, big-mountain ski, the Thirteen, with the Eleven. Take a look at what Faction’s done to their hardest-charging ski.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the 4FRNT Hoji W, Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 4FRNT Hoji W

If you’re looking for a directional big mountain ski that crushes soft conditions, check out the women’s version of Eric Hjorleifson’s pro model: the 4FRNT Hoji W.

Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Faction CT 3.0

We’ve been looking to get on Candide Thovex’s pro model skis for a few seasons, and we’re more curious than we’ve ever been about the updated CT 3.0.

Will Brown reviews the Line Supernatural 100, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100

It’s coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.

Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Line Pandora 95

Just like the Line Pandora, the new, narrower Pandora 95 should be an excellent women’s all-mountain ski, especially for skiing bumps and groomers.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 15/16 Black Diamond Boundary 107 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107

Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here’s our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.