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Recent Ski Reviews

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2015-2016 Praxis MVP, Part Two

The Praxis MVP is a serious contender for the “Most Versatile Player” award in this season’s class of ~110mm wide skis.

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2015-2016 Praxis MVP

The Praxis MVP is a made-to-order ski. Our pair was made by—and for—Praxis’ own Kevin O’Meara. It’s a big-mountain comp ski built to play AND handle very high speeds. Two worlds collide.

Jason Hutchins, K2 Pettitor, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 K2 Pettitor

Here are our early impressions of Sean Pettit’s new pro-model, the K2 Pettitor.

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2014-2015 Dynastar Cham 107

The strength of the Dynastar Cham 107 is in its versatility. It’s a multi-tool that does a lot of things well rather than absolutely stand out in a specific condition or application.

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2015-2016 Salomon Q-115

The new Salomon Rocker2 115 is a big-mountain gun that shows some range—surprisingly easy and fun on groomers, yet still likely to satisfy the hard-charging crowd on any pow day.

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2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3

The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a serious, damp big-mountain ski well suited to cut big, fast turns on a pow day, but capable of smearing and surfing turns when you ask.

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2013-2014 Fischer Watea 106

A stiffer ski with positive camber through the tails, the Fischer Watea 106 is not super playful or really easy to ski—it’s for going hard and fast, period. In other words, bring your A game.

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2015-2016 Kastle XX110

Kästle has gone in a new direction with their fully symmetrical XX110 West, and Colby West and Kästle both deserve a standing ovation for this pow / jib ski that can handle big-mountain lines.

Sessions Drone Jacket & Clone Pants, Blister Gear Review

Exclusive First Look: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 112RPC

The DPS Wailer 112RPC is the stiffer, wider, and more subtly rockered offspring of the popular Wailer 112RP. And while the “C” stands for charger, this apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Check out BLISTER’s exclusive first review.

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2013-2014 Atomic Ritual

The Atomic Ritual can be easily slashed and skidded, but is still a substantial ski to use as an everyday all-mountain charger.

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DPS Lotus 120 Hybrid

The DPS Lotus 120 is a fun, fat, rockered, pintailed powder board that shines in fresh snow, with a combination of maneuverability and chargeability that is hard to find.

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2nd Look: 2016-2017 MOMENT Deathwish

In this 2nd Look of the MOMENT Deathwish, reviewer Jason Hutchins praises its smooth, playful ride, but also has a few suggestions for improvements.

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H2O Gear Kodiak, 184cm

Set up for tele, the H2O Gear Kodiak has an adaptive-feeling flex that, depending on conditions, can help or hinder performance, and was unlike anything reviewer Robin Abeles had experienced before.

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2013-2014 Kastle FX104

The Kastle FX104 is a great everyday ski for strong skiers who like a medium-stiff, damp ski that can handle all conditions.

Blister Gear Review's One Ski Quiver Selections

1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)

One ski, for every day on the mountain, any and all conditions. This is the Holy Grail of the ski industry, and we’re going to let you know which skis in our view come closest to the ideal of the one-ski quiver.