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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
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1 month ago | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
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2 months ago | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
Ski: 2025-2026 Head Kore 93 Ti W, 170 cm Available Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 169.0 cm Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (170 cm): 1686 & 1719 grams Stated Dimensions: 130-93-115 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 129-92.5-114 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (170 cm): 14.7 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 60 mm / 20 mm Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 11 mm Core Materials: poplar/PET + titanal (2 layers) +...
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2 months ago | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
Kara Williard (5’9”, 170 lbs / 175 cm, 77 kg): I have trips planned to Japan, Washington, and Alaska this season, which sparked my most recent quest for an ideal alpine touring boot in terms of fit and features. I will be doing plenty of inbounds skiing during these trips, so downhill performance was paramount to me. And, above all else, I really needed the boot that worked best for my foot.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
We compare the Nordica Santa Ana 92 to the previous Nordica Santa Ana 93, Nordica Santa Ana 102, Blizzard Black Pearl 94, Volkl Secret 96, K2 Mindbender 89Ti W, Majesty Havoc 90 Ti, Atomic Maven 93 C, Dynastar M-Pro 92 W, Blizzard Sheeva 9, Armada Reliance 92 Ti, Peak 98 by Bode, K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, & 4FRNT MSP CC.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
Ski: 2024-2025 Nordica Santa Ana 92, 179 cm Test Location: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO Days Skied: 10+ Available Lengths: 150, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 177.6 cm Stated Weight per Ski: 2040 grams Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2045 & 2070 grams Stated Dimensions: 125.5-92-113.5 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 128-93.5-116 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (179 cm): 17.5 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 65 mm /...
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
Ski: 2024-2025 Coalition Snow Lil’ Honey Yum Yum Baby Cakes Nasty Snack, 173 cm Available Lengths: 166, 173 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 171.0 cm Stated Weight per Ski (173 cm): 1740 grams Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (173 cm): 1694 & 1746 grams Stated Dimensions: 122-94-116 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 121-93-115 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (173 cm): 18 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 70.5 mm / 42 mm Measured Traditional Camber...
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
blisterreview.com | Kara Williard
We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
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