Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Volkl Mantra 102 for Blister.

Deep Dive: Volkl Mantra 102

We compare the Mantra 102 to the Mantra M5, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Head Monster 98, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 100, Blizzard Bonafide, Blizzard Cochise, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Black Crows Corvus, J Skis Masterblaster, J Skis Metal, Salomon QST 99, 4FRNT MSP 99, Salomon QST 106, ON3P Wrenegade 96, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, and Moment Commander 98.

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Bonafide.

Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide

We compare the Bonafide to the Volkl Mantra M5, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Rustler 9, HEAD Kore 99, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and Dynastar Legend X96 for Blister

18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96

We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 99 for Blister

18/19 HEAD Kore 99

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Head Kore 99, with comparisons to the Head Kore 93 and Monster 98.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 99 for Blister

2020-2021 HEAD Kore 99

For the 18/19 season, Head is introducing the Kore 99, which fills an interesting spot in their line of lightweight resort Kore skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Flash Review: 2016-2017 Head Monster 98

The Head Monster 98 may be the best 98 mm wide carver currently available.

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