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Recent Ski Reviews

Scott Nelson reviews the 2016-17 Nordica Soul Rider 87 for Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider 87

Nordica has made a skinnier Soul Rider, one of our favorite skis. So how similar or different is the new Soul Rider 87 to the original Soul Rider, and who should consider the 87? Scott Nelson weighs in.

Blister reviews the Line Pescado

Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado

It’s hot outside, so we’re cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Corvus Freebird for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Black Crows Corvus Freebird

Corvus or Corvus Freebird? Black Crows has rolled out two versions of this directional, big mountain ski. Here are some initial specs, thoughts, and questions about the two skis.

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Blister’s AT Bindings Shootout

What’s the best touring binding out there? We’ll give you the answer in our head-to-head test of five of the most popular tech bindings on the market.

David Steele reviews the G3 Mohair LT Skin for Blister Gear Review.

G3 Mohair LT Skins

G3’s new Mohair LT skins represent a serious jump by G3 into the world of 100% mohair skins.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Zero G 95 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 95

If you are looking to make the fewest possible compromises between weight and downhill performance, the Blizzard Zero G 95 deserves your attention.

Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 108 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 ON3P Kartel 108

ON3P has been killing it in the “all-mountain freestyle” category, and the new Kartel 108 continues that trend.

Jonathan Ellsworth on the Blizzard Zero G 95, Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Flash Review: 2016-2017 Blizzard Zero G 95

For how well put together the Zero G 95 is, it is impressively light. But how well does it actually ski? Here are some initial findings.

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Scott Nelson reviews the J Skis Whipit for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 J Skis Whipit

The J Skis Whipit is a playful park ski that would make a great east-coast one-ski park quiver.

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2016-2017 Rossignol Soul 7 HD

We’re getting more time on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD, here are some initial things you need to know about Rossi’s new ski.