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Andrew Forward reviews the Weston Gnarnia for BLISTER

2025-2026 Weston Gnarnia

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The new Gnarnia from Weston does an unusually good job of balancing an ability to both charge and play. Our review explains why we think the Gnarnia just might be the “quiver of one” board that some folks have been looking for.
Andrew Forward reviews the K2 Alchemist for BLISTER

2025-2026 K2 Alchemist

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The K2 Alchemist is built for speed, but it holds up surprisingly well across a range of conditions — check out our Full Review to see why we think it could be just what some hard-charging riders have been looking for.
Andrew Forward reviews the United Shapes Deep Reach for BLISTER

2025-2026 United Shapes Deep Reach

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The United Shapes Deep Reach promises powder performance, but with versatility to keep the good times rolling when the deep stuff goes away. Check out our Full Review to see how we got along with the Deep Reach in a wide range of conditions.
BLISTER reviews the Head E.B.I. LYT snowboard

2025-26 Head E.B.I. LYT, 161 cm

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There are an increasing number of directional freeride boards that aim to blend powder float with carving ability on-piste, and the E.B.I. LYT is Head’s contribution to the category. Does it manage to blend those often separate traits into a coherent design? Our Full Review has our impressions after a season with the E.B.I. LYT.
Blister reviews the Jones Storm Chaser

2024-2025 Jones Storm Chaser, 152 cm

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Volume-shifted boards have been having a moment in the past several years, promising playfulness matched to a whole lot of float. Born from the mind of surfboard shaper Chris Christenson, the Jones Storm Chaser is a unique take on the short-and-wide concept — and one that really impresses in the right conditions. Check out our Full Review to see how we got along with it.
Andrew Forward reviews the Nitro Squash for Blister

2023-2024 Nitro Squash

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Nitro recently updated the Squash, and say it offers "unparalleled float in the powder and a turn so nice it will make you never want to leave the groomers." So just how well does it blend freeride inspiration with all-mountain versatility? Check out our full review.
Andrew Forward reviews the Jones Storm Wolf for Blister

2023-2024 Jones Storm Wolf

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From fall-line chargers to tight-tree slashers, modern surf-inspired boards span a wide range these days. So where does the Storm Wolf, one of the latest collabs between surfboard shaper Chris Christenson and Jeremy Jones, slot into the mix? Check out our full review to find out.
Andrew Forward reviews the Amplid Snommelier for Blister.

2020-2021 Amplid Snommelier

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As part of Amplid's "Future Shapes" collection, their Snommelier is designed to "create a unique personality" on snow. And after spending a lot of time on this big-mountain gun, we'd say that Amplid's claims are pretty spot-on. Check out our full review for more.
Andrew Forward reviews the Tobe Novo Jacket & Novo Bib for Blister

Tobe Novo Jacket and Bib

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Tobe's Novo Jacket & Bib bring the burly construction and durability of snowmobile outerwear to a skiing / snowboarding silhouette, but do these crossover pieces have any downsides? Check out our full review.
Andrew Forward reviews the Jones Ultra Mountain Twin for Blister

2019-2020 Jones Ultra Mountain Twin

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The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin takes a freestyle shape and combines it with their stiff, carbon-laden “Ultra” construction. The result? One of the better freestyle boards we’ve used for aggressive, hard-charging riders. Check out our full review.
Andrew Forward reviews the Never Summer Swift Split for Blister

2020-2021 Never Summer Swift Split

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We’ve recently seen an increasing number of surf-inspired boards hit the market, but the Never Summer Swift Split stands out as a splitboard that's not only surfy, but that’s also stable enough for riding fast and dropping cliffs.
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