BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

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.

Scott Punisher, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: 2016-2017 SCOTT Punisher

Here’s a 2nd Look on the very good Scott Punisher by BLISTER reader Johannes Simon, with comparisons between the 183 and 189 Punisher.

2013-2014 DPS Wailer 112RPC Pure3, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 DPS Wailer 112RPC, Pure3

DPS’s new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis “more powerful, damper, and more refined.” We’ve A / B’d the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.

Kastle BMX108, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Kastle BMX108

The Kastle BMX108 is a big-mountain charger that crushes variable conditions and favors power over finesse.

Armada Norwalk, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Armada Norwalk

For those who like the sound of the Armada JJ’s light swing weight, easy turn initiation, and hook-free feel in fresh snow, but want a more directional ski with a beefier tail for more aggressive riding, meet the Norwalk.

Black Diamond 192, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 192cm

We’ve weighed in on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot, time now for the 192. It’s a different, bigger beast that wants you to become one with the fall line.

RAMP Groundhog, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog

The RAMP Groundhog is a one-ski quiver that carves well in all conditions, but there are a few things freeheelers should note to really get this ski dialed.

Surface Live Free, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Surface Live Free

The Surface Live Free is a backcountry-oriented ski designed by a freeride- and park-oriented ski company. If you spend a good amount of time out of bounds, take a look.