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2016 Nordica Enforcer, Blister Gear Review.

Preview: 2015-2016 Nordica Enforcer

April 2, 2015March 14, 2015 by Will Brown
For 15/16, Nordica is bringing back the Enforcer—at least in name, and perhaps in character, too.
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Will Brown reviews the Line Supernatural 100, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100

November 22, 2016February 19, 2015 by Will Brown
It's coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.
Categories Recommended, Skiing
Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 95 C

March 10, 2015February 16, 2015 by Will Brown
Check out the new Atomic Vantage 95 C, the replacement for Atomic's best-selling Vantage Theory.
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Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 100 CTi

March 10, 2015February 12, 2015 by Will Brown
We introduce the new Vantage series from Atomic, and a ski that Atomic claims is the best they've ever made.
Categories Recommended, Skiing
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 95Ti

June 1, 2015February 1, 2015 by Will Brown
This season Armada introduced the 108mm-underfoot Invictus, next season they're doubling down.
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Will Brown reviews the Liberty Helix, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Liberty Helix

January 28, 2015 by Will Brown
The ~105mm underfoot all-mountain category is a crowded one, and the Liberty Helix stands out with great edge hold and more energy & snap than most skis in its class.
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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Kingswood Archetype for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Kingswood Archetype

June 1, 2015January 27, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
It takes a lot to stand out in the category of directional, ~105mm-underfoot skis. See how the Kingswood Archetype fared.
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Will Brown reviews the Moment Belafonte, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Moment Belafonte

December 4, 2016January 14, 2015 by Will Brown
We take a 2nd Look at the Moment Belafonte, and put it up against the Line Supernatural 108.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Atomic Vantage Theory, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Atomic Theory

December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by Will Brown
We've put more time on the Atomic Theory on groomers, and its blend of stability, predictability, forgiveness - and price - continues to impress.
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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Wailer 105, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: DPS Wailer 105

November 21, 2016September 10, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We take another look at the new DPS Wailer 105, with comparisons to skis in its class from Moment, Line, Salomon, Blizzard, and more.
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Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Cochise

October 13, 2015September 4, 2014 by Paul Forward
Blizzard tweaked the Cochise for the 2014-2015 season. Thankfully, this latest version is still one of the best skis in its class.
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Jonathan Ellsworth Reviews the K2 Annex 98, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 K2 Annex 98

September 4, 2015July 9, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The K2 Annex 98 is an all-mountain ski that’s really two different skis under the same topsheet.
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Lexi Dowdall reviews the 4FRNT Madonna, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 4FRNT Madonna

January 10, 2018June 5, 2014 by Lexi Dowdall
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.
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review of the Down Skis Countdown 2, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 DOWN Skis Countdown 2

October 29, 2014May 12, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon Q Lab for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-Lab

September 13, 2016April 24, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Garrett Altmann reviewing Wagner Custom Skis, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Wagner Custom Skis

May 22, 2015April 7, 2014 by Garrett Altmann
We’ve already covered the design process. Time now for Garrett Altmann to review the Wagner Custom skis he competed on for the Freeride World Tour.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl Mantra, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Volkl Mantra

December 18, 2017March 13, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The new 2014-2015 Mantra. We've now spent quite a bit of time on it, in two different lengths. The results were surprising.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Morgan Sweeney reviews the Nordica Wildfire for Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Nordica Wildfire

October 31, 2014March 11, 2014 by Morgan Sweeney
Our 1st review of the Nordica Wildfire focused on big mountain lines. Our 2nd Look reports how this all-mountain ski fared in bumps, trees, and groomers.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Brett Carroll reviews the Armada TST, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Armada TST

December 4, 2016January 28, 2014 by Brett Carroll
The Armada TST is a fun, lightweight, all-mountain ski that shines on groomers and in pow. See how it stacks up against some other skis in its class.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Brett Caroll, Nordica El Capo review, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Nordica El Capo

October 31, 2014January 13, 2014 by Brett Carroll
The Nordica El Capo is an atypical, versatile, all-mountain ski that warranted a 2nd Look.
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