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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82 for Blister

24/25 Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

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We recently spent a morning A/B testing Volkl’s two new carving-oriented skis, the Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82. Here are some of our initial thoughts on how they compare to each other, and the rest of the competition.

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Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 116C W for Blister

24/25 K2 Mindbender 116C W

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Kara Williard just wrapped up a pow-skiing trip to Alaska, and one of the skis she brought with her was the recently updated Mindbender 116C. Here are her initial on-snow impressions.

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24/25 Rossignol Sender Free 118

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The Rossignol Blackops 118 is one of the all-time favorite skis of several of our reviewers. So, when we heard that Rossignol changed it for the 24/25 season, we couldn't help but hold our collective breath. This week, we finally spent a few pow days on the new model, the Sender Free 118. So, can everybody exhale now, or can Rossignol expect an angry mob at their doorstep? Check out Luke Koppa’s Flash Review to find out.

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Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.

New Shift2 Binding, QST X Ski, Race Boots, & More | 2025 Salomon Ski Gear

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Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.
Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

2024-2025 Zag Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady

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The ZAG Harfang 96 is a very traditional ski in some regards, and less so in others. And for certain folks, this all-mountain ski's rare combo of traits will be a whole lot of fun. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons, where both our male and female reviewers weigh in.
Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: ZAG Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady

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We compare the ZAG Harfang 96 & Harfang 96 Lady to the ZAG Harfang 96, ZAG Slap 104, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Volkl M6 Mantra, Volkl Secret 96, Stöckli Stormrider 95, Salomon Stance 96, Blizzard Anomaly 94, Fischer Ranger 96, Blizzard Black Pearl 97, 4FRNT MSP CC, Nordica Enforcer 99, Nordica Santa Ana 98, Salomon QST 98, Nordica Enforcer 94, J Skis Masterblaster, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Peak 98 by Bode, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Nordica Santa Ana 92, Blizzard Rustler 9, Head Kore 93, Blizzard Black Pearl 94, Faction Dancer 2, Black Crows Camox, Nordica Unleashed 98, RMU Apostle 96 Pro, Line Optic 96, K2 Mindbender 96C, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Renoun Endurance 98, Shaggy's Mohawk 98, & Wagner Summit 97.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 and Nordica Enforcer 104 Free for Blister

24/25 Nordica Enforcer 104 vs. Enforcer 104 Free

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Jonathan Ellsworth just spent a day A/B testing the new Enforcer 104 vs. the original Enforcer 104 Free, Here are his thoughts. And an ill-advised drinking game.

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Luke Koppa reviews the ZAG Mata Ti for Blister

24/25 ZAG Mata Ti

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The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn't a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 102 for Blister

2024-2025 Head Oblivion 102

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Part of Head's recent overhaul of their freestyle lineup, the Oblivion 102 may look like an oversized park ski, but that simple characterization would by no means accurately summarize its uncommon all-mountain ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine for Blister

24/25 Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine

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The Curv GT 85 Redefine is an "all-conditions" carving ski that's meant to showcase how Fischer can reduce the environmental footprint of their skis. Here are our thoughts so far on its on-snow performance (and more info about its unique construction).

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Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

24/25 Icelantic Nomad 106

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We've been spending a lot of time on Icelantic's overhauled Nomad skis — check out our thoughts on the updates, and the new Nomad 106 in particular.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 124 for Blister

2024-2025 K2 Reckoner 124

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The Reckoner 124 is the widest, most powder-oriented model in K2's all-new Reckoner collection — here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Reckoner 124.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Line Bacon 108 for Blister

2023-2024 Line Bacon 108

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The word “Bacon” has adorned the name of at least one Line ski for almost two decades now, and this season, Line launched three all-new models. So, how does the latest Bacon 108 compare to its cured-meat-named predecessors, and the rest of the freestyle market? Here’s our Full Review.
The folks at DPS Skis have been busy. For the 2024-2025 season, they’ve launched a whole new Wailer ski collection; created their next-generation Pagoda Tour CFL series; are now making *all* of their skis in their own Utah factory, with the on-shoring of the Koala skis; continued to expand their Revive program to let customers trade in and purchase used DPS skis; and that’s not even an extensive list. In this video, we sat down with them to get all the details.

2025 DPS Skis | Wailers, Pagoda Tour CFL, Koalas, & More | Blister Summit Video

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The folks at DPS Skis have been busy. For the 2024-2025 season, they’ve launched a whole new Wailer ski collection; created their next-generation Pagoda Tour CFL series; are now making *all* of their skis in their own Utah factory, with the on-shoring of the Koala skis; continued to expand their Revive program to let customers trade in and purchase used DPS skis; and that’s not even an extensive list. In this video, we sat down with them to get all the details.
Kristin Sinnott & Sascha Anastas review the RMU Valhalla 107 for Blister

2023-2024 RMU Valhalla 107

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RMU says their women-specific Valhalla 107 is “a skier's dream once you enter fresh snow,” but at a narrower width than most powder-specific models, can the Valhalla 107 really compete when things get deep? And what about its all-mountain versatility? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for our take.
Kristin Sinnott & Sascha Anastas review the RMU Valhalla 107 for Blister

Deep Dive: RMU Valhalla 107

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Check out our Deep Dive comparisons of the RMU Valhalla 107 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Sheeva 10, Wagner Summit 106, K2 Mindbender 106C W, Armada ARW 106 UL, Folsom Cash 106, Line Pandora 110, Faction Dancer 3X, Line Pandora 104, Salomon QST Stella 106, Nordica Unleashed 108, Folsom Completo 100, K2 Mindbender 116C W, Blizzard Sheeva 11, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, Coalition Snow Rafiki, & Majesty Vadera Ti.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Wailer 107 for Blister

24/25 DPS Wailer 107

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DPS is bringing the Wailer name back to their lineup for the 24/25 season — here are our initial thoughts on the widest ski in the new collection, the Wailer 107.

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