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Recent Ski Reviews

Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W

One of our reviewers is prepping for multiple trips with plenty of both lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, and she’s been testing a handful of boots to figure out which to bring with. Here are her initial thoughts on one of them, Atomic’s latest Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.

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Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

Based in Quebec, Ferreol is doing things a bit differently, namely via their unique ski constructions. Check out our Full Review of the Surfeur 112 to find out how that translates to the performance of this powder-oriented 50/50 ski.

Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

Deep Dive: Ferreol Surfeur 112

We compare the Surfeur 112 to the Ferreol Pionnier 104, Atomic Bent 110, J Skis Slacker, Line Vision 114, 4FRNT Hoji, Armada ARV 112, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, Renoun Citadel 107, RMU Professor 111, Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, HEAD Kore 111, Dynafit Tigard 114, Völkl Blaze 114, Salomon QST X, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, Faction La Machine 3, Atomic Backland 109, Armada Locator 112, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, and Moment Wildcat Tour.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94

Volkl updated several of their lightweight freeride skis this season, and the new Blaze 94 has been one of the more exciting surprises of the collection. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Volkl Blaze 94.

2024-2025 Völkl Blaze 94

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Blaze 94.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 104 Ti W.

2025-2026 Head Kore 104 Ti W

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 104 Ti W.

Blister reviews the HEAD Kore 106 Ti.

2025-2026 Head Kore 106 Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 106 Ti.

Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.

Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100.

2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 100

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Icelantic Nomad 100.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

ZAG has added a new, lighter version of their Slap 104 for those looking to earn their turns on the skin track — here are our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the ZAG Slap 104 Lite.

2024-2025 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ZAG Slap 104 Lite.