Looking for a particular ski? Enter its name in the search bar on our site (the magnifying glass icon to the right of our navigation bar).
Looking for a particular ski? Enter its name in the search bar on our site (the magnifying glass icon in the upper left corner).
Recent Ski Reviews
Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins
The Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair skins offer a great mixture of grip and glide, as well as several other features that distinguish them from their North American counterparts.
2020-2021 Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro
We’ve put 30 more days in the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro, so here is our long-term update on performance and durability.
2017-2018 Faction Candide 3.0
The Faction Candide 3.0 is a very strong option if you’re looking for a lighter ski that can still be pushed hard.
2019-2020 K2 Catamaran
Here is our full review of the K2 Catamaran, and it may be the most playful and intuitive fat pow ski we’ve ever been on.
2017-2018 Black Crows Camox Freebird
We’ve got more time on the 16/17 Camox Freebird from Black Crows, which comes back unchanged for 17/18.
2020-2021 Moment Wildcat Tour
We’ve now had the Moment Bibby Tour in a wide range of conditions, and are quite impressed with its all-around performance.
2018-2019 Volkl 100Eight
The Volkl 100Eight is a lightweight ski that feels surprisingly at home in most snow conditions.
2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 RD
The Rossignol Super 7 RD is a pow ski that offers a very nice blend of quickness, stability, and pop.
17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp
Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.
Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear, become a member and receive many other services, deals, and discounts.
If you’re already an active member, please log in.
(If you’re already logged in and a member in good standing and seeing this message in error, please refresh this page in your browser.)
2nd Look: Salomon MTN Explore AT Boot
After more time in the Salomon MTN Explore, we’ve got a durability update.
2017-2018 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Touring Boot
Salomon waited to make an entry into the ultralight touring boot category, but their first effort looks very promising. Check out our first impressions of the S/Lab X-Alp.
2018 -2019 Fischer Ranger 98 Ti
The Fischer Ranger 98 Ti is light, snappy, and energetic. It’s easy to ski, but it also responds very well to solid technique. And it’s a good option for those looking for a ski to pull 50/50 duties in the resort and backcountry.
2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We’ve been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.
17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?
Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear, become a member and receive many other services, deals, and discounts.
If you’re already an active member, please log in.
(If you’re already logged in and a member in good standing and seeing this message in error, please refresh this page in your browser.)
2019-2020 La Sportiva Spectre 2.0
The La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 occupies a very versatile niche in the current landscape of touring boots and should appeal to a wide range of skiers.
2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105
The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most “modern” skis don’t.