East-Coast vs West-Coast Skis?
In our latest Topic of the Week, we dive into the question of how important “location” is for selecting the right ski.
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17/18 Line Sick Day 114
We've now spent some time on both lengths of the Line Sick Day 114 - and done so both in and out of the resort - so here our initial performance notes and comments.
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3-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
It was time to update our ski-quiver selections, so we’ve asked some of our reviewers to talk about how they think about assembling a quiver and provide their personal choices, starting with their 3-ski quivers.
Scott Gaffney – Skier & Director, Matchstick Productions (Ep.60)
We talk to one of the most accomplished ski movie directors of all time about working with legends like Shane McConkey; his favorite Matchstick Productions films; and the most mind-melting sessions he ever witnessed.
Win Any Moment Ski You Want
Enter now for a chance to win any Moment ski you want — including the Blister Pro.
Hoji on the new Dynafit Hoji Boots (Ep.1)
Dynafit is introducing today their new Hoji series of boots. So we went in-depth with Hoji himself about the boot, and also talk about our initial fit notes and comparisons to other boots in the category.
DPS Phantom & the End of Ski Wax (Ep.59)
DPS Phantom is a new product that claims to eliminate the need to ever again wax your skis or board. Sounds crazy, so we talked to DPS founder, Stephan Drake, and Jeff Bates, the technological developer of Phantom, to have them explain how this is possible.
2017-2018 Folsom Skis Primary
The Folsom Primary has proven to be a super-versatile ski, but we're not done with the Primary just yet. Check out the full review and story - plus learn about a new deal for Blister members...
Win Any 4FRNT Ski You Want
Win one of our all-time favorite touring skis, the 4FRNT Raven — or any other 4FRNT ski you want.
Claudio Caluori on Redbull Rampage, DH, & the Meaning of Life (Ep.58)
You know him from his course previews of Redbull Rampage and WC DH, but you don't know Claudio like this. We discuss Rampage, this past DH season, soccer, life, China, Elon Musk ... and pretty much everything else.
Wagner Custom Skis founder, Pete Wagner (Ep.57)
We talk to Pete Wagner about why the "indie" ski scene is so confusing; the Wagner factory and the unique connection with Telluride; what about their ski-building process that Pete is most proud of, and more.
Win Any Fischer Ranger Ski You Want
Very cool - this week's winner gets to pick which Fischer Ranger he or she wants most...
The Faction Collective: This is Home
The latest from The Faction Collective: strong skiing, good song, and ... some pretty philosophical aspirations?
17/18 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide
This is the best — and biggest — Buyer's Guide you've ever seen. Learn what makes ours different, and how to get your copy.
Win the Salomon S/Lab MTN
We're re-launching our Gear Giveaways, and to kick things off, we're giving you the chance to win a pair of one of our favorite AT boots of all time.
Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 3.0
We put the Faction Dictator 3.0 up against the HEAD Kore 105, Line Sick Day 104, Faction Candide 3.0, Black Crows Corvus Freebird, Moment Belafonte, ON3P Wrenegade 108, and Blizzard Cochise.
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2018-2019 Faction Dictator 3.0
Faction claims their "Dictator" series is designed for hard-charging "lunatics" and "maniacs." Here's our full review of the (pretty unusual) 105mm-wide Dictator 3.0.
Camo is the New Black: Interbike 2017 (Ep.56)
On location in Las Vegas, we talk to Blister bike editor, Noah Bodman, about the current state of Interbike; the most intriguing bikes we rode; the most interesting products we’ve seen; and the most bizarre stuff on the trade show floor.