BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Cochise

Blizzard tweaked the Cochise for the 2014-2015 season. Thankfully, this latest version is still one of the best skis in its class.

Will Brown reviews the Atomic Automatic for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Atomic Automatic 109

The new Atomic Automatic 109 has a lot of qualities that helped make the original Automatic a popular ski. It’s light and quick, but fares surprisingly well in challenging conditions.

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2016-2017 DPS Wailer 105

For those who prefer substantial and damp skis to light and reactive ones (especially when conditions get firm), the new Wailer 105 Hybrid T2 is a very good all-mountain option, and a big departure for DPS.

Review of the Armada Invictus, Blister Gear Review.

Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 108Ti

Armada built its brand making fun, playful skis like the JJ. But with the new Invictus, Armada is looking to dominate a different category, too: the directional charger.

Scott Nelson reviews the Armada Al Dente, Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Armada Edollo

Henrik Harlaut’s pro model, the Armada Al Dente, stands in a class of its own as the widest, most jib-oriented park ski we’ve ever tested.

Scott Nelson reviews the Nordica OMW, Blister Gear Review.

2015-2016 Nordica OMW

The new 181cm Nordica OMW is a versatile park ski, and we’ll tell you exactly how it stacks up to some of the most popular skis in the category.

Jonathan Ellsworth Reviews the K2 Annex 98, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 K2 Annex 98

The K2 Annex 98 is an all-mountain ski that’s really two different skis under the same topsheet.

Lexi Dowdall reviews the 4FRNT Madonna, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 4FRNT Madonna

The 4FRNT Madonna is an all-mountain ski that’s fun and playful in lighter, fresh snow, and also does well on groomers and in crud.

Paul Forward reviews the La Sportiva Spectre, Blister Gear Review

Update: La Sportiva Spectre

The La Sportiva Spectre may be the best value in ski touring boots, and we compare it to the Dynafit Vulcan and the Dynafit TLT 5 & 6.