Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Dynafit Hoji Boot on Blister Gear:30 Podcast

Hoji on the new Dynafit Hoji Boots (Ep.1)

July 29, 2021November 8, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Gear 30 podcast on the blister podcast network

Introducing: GEAR:30

January 31, 2018November 6, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out our new podcast that launches Wednesday, November 8th.

DPS Phantom & the End of Ski Wax (Ep.59)

June 3, 2019November 1, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Folsom Primary for Blister ReviewJonathan Ellsworth reviews the Folsom Primary for Blister Review

2017-2018 Folsom Skis Primary

June 8, 2018October 31, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Win one of our all-time favorite touring skis, the 4FRNT Raven — or any other 4FRNT ski you want.

Claudio Caluori is on the Blister Podcast talking about Redbull Rampage

Claudio Caluori on Redbull Rampage, DH, & the Meaning of Life (Ep.58)

June 3, 2019October 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Pete Wagner, Wagner Custom Skis, Blister Podcast

Wagner Custom Skis founder, Pete Wagner (Ep.57)

June 3, 2019October 13, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

October 13, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Very cool - this week's winner gets to pick which Fischer Ranger he or she wants most...

The Faction Collective: This is Home

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The latest from The Faction Collective: strong skiing, good song, and ... some pretty philosophical aspirations?

2017-2018 Moment Blister Pro

October 4, 2017October 3, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Because you've all been asking...

17/18 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

October 26, 2017October 2, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This is the best — and biggest — Buyer's Guide you've ever seen. Learn what makes ours different, and how to get your copy.

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Win the Salomon S/Lab MTN

October 6, 2017September 30, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Dictator 3.0 for Blister Review

Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 3.0

July 5, 2018September 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

November 27, 2018September 25, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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)

June 3, 2019September 21, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Sam Shaheen, Noah Bodman, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Blizzard Rustler 11 for Blister Review

17/18 Blizzard Rustler 11

January 29, 2018September 19, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our initial on-snow reports on the Blizzard Rustler 11 from three different Blister reviewers.

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