DPS Skis Founder, Stephan Drake (Ep.38)
We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the early days of DPS, ski design, and the new DPS ski boot that aims to change skiing as we know it.
Jonathan Ellsworth
New Gear – Powder Skis with Paul Forward (Ep.37)
We're talking again with blister reviewer and Alaskan heli guide, Paul Forward about a number of pow skis he's been on this season.
2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105
The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we've ever tested. Check out our initial review.
Magnus Granér, X Games Real Ski Gold Medalist (Ep.36)
In a word, Magnus Granér is different. We talk to him about his Real Ski win, SLVSH, The Bunch, growing up in Sweden, attending the real Hogwarts School, skiing on Mars, and more...
2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117
We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.
Sven Coomer, Founder of Zipfit Ski Boot Liners (Ep.35)
What is the least understood but arguably most important piece of ski equipment? Ski boot liners. So we talk to ski boot pioneer, Sven Coomer, about why boot liners don’t receive the attention they deserve, what makes Zipfit liners different, and why Sven believes that liners are the single most important piece of ski equipment.
2017-2018 Faction Candide 3.0
The Faction Candide 3.0 is a very strong option if you're looking for a lighter ski that can still be pushed hard.
Paul Forward — Heli Guide, Doctor, Blister Reviewer (Ep.34)
Is he the most interesting man in the world? Probably. We talk to our good friend Paul Forward about heli skiing, heli guiding, wilderness medicine, and of course, some new gear.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Super 7 RD
We compare the Rossignol Super 7 RD to the Super 7 HD, Armada Norwalk, Moment Governor & Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, Salomon QST 118, and more...
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2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 RD
The Rossignol Super 7 RD is a pow ski that offers a very nice blend of quickness, stability, and pop.
17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp
Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.
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2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We've been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.
17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?
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2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105
The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most "modern" skis don't.
7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.
Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom (Ep.33)
What are "custom" skis, how does the process work, and who should consider them? We sat down with Wagner, Parlor, and Folsom Custom Skis to discuss.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
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2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We've just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we've been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.
SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends (Ep.32)
We discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow.
2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S
The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 is one of the lightest alpine boots in the world. But how does it ski? Check out our long-term, in-depth review.