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Recent Ski Reviews

Cy Whitling reviews the K2 Catamaran for Blister gear Review.

17/18 K2 Catamaran

If you like really playful skis, you’re going to want to read our initial on-snow report of K2’s newest pow ski, the Catamaran.

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Cy Whitling reviews the G3 ION 12 for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding

We looked at the G3 ION 12 in our Touring Binding Shootout, but after nearly two years on the ION 12, we’ve got our long-term review.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Salomon QST 99 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Salomon QST 99

The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Atris for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris

We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Atris for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Black Crows Atris

We’ve just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we’ve been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl Confession for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Volkl Confession

The Confession was new for 16/17, and it’s coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.

David Steele reviews the G3 Scala for Blister Gear Review

G3 Scala Skin

G3’s Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?

Paul Forward reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we’ve used in powder.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S

The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 is one of the lightest alpine boots in the world. But how does it ski? Check out our long-term, in-depth review.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Line Pandora 110 for Blister Review

2nd Look: Line Pandora 110

We take a 2nd Look at the Pandora 110, weighing in on its performance as an everyday, all-mountain ski.

Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro boot for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro

After more time in the Tecnica Zero G Pro Guide we think it may be the most versatile, high-performance ski touring boot we’ve ever used. And we offer tons of boot comparisons.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106

We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?