BLISTER Ski Reviews

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Recent Ski Reviews

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.

review of the Down Skis Countdown 2, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 DOWN Skis Countdown 2

For those looking for a lighter freeride ski (without the tiny turn radius) for inbounds AND backcountry use, the Countdown 2 makes a whole lot of sense.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon Q Lab for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-Lab

The new Salomon Q Lab is a beefed-up relative of the Quest 105, available in 3 sizes. We take a look at the 190cm and 183cm models.

Jason Hutchins reviews the 2014-2015 Rossignol Squad 7, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Rossignol Squad 7

While the previous version of the Squad 7 was quite fun in a wide range of terrain and conditions, the new Squad 7 is much more of a specialty tool.