Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Blister Podcast - Armada Skis Ski Designers

Ski Designers, Armada Skis (Ep.27)

June 3, 2019November 21, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We stopped by Armada HQ in Park City to talk to Andy Hytjan and Logan Imlach about Armada’s past, present, and future; Armada’s stacked team; and a number of skis in the Armada line, including the JJ, the Edollo, and the new ARV 106.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 93 for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana 93

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Strong AND Light? We take a look at the new all-mountain ski from Nordica, the Santa Ana 93.

2016-2017 Moment Blister Pro

March 7, 2017October 31, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Blister Pro is back for its 3rd season. Take a look and learn more about it here.

Blister State of the Union Blister Gear Review

State of the Blister Union

October 13, 2016September 27, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Want to know more about how we do things and what we're up to? Here is an open letter from Blister's Founder.

The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016 (Ep.26)

June 3, 2019September 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights and lowlights of Interbike.

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Trip Report: Testing New Gear, Exploring New Zealand

September 19, 2016September 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We headed to Canterbury, NZ, to test new ski equipment and to explore this exquisite place.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

New Ski Gear Report from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand (Ep.25)

June 3, 2019September 11, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our reviewers discuss the most surprising and the most impressive gear we just tested in New Zealand.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

January 29, 2018September 3, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.

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First Look: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

January 11, 2018August 29, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We're getting the new Salomon QST 106 on snow this week in New Zealand, but here are our initial thoughts on the ski + rocker pics, specs, etc.

The Blister Podcast on The National Parks with James Kaiser

The National Parks, with James Kaiser (Ep.24)

June 3, 2019August 27, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This week marks the Centennial of the National Parks Service, so we sat down with James Kaiser, author of best-selling guides to the parks, to talk about their history, significance, and future.

ENVE Composites (Ep.23)

July 24, 2018August 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story...

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Super 7 RD for Blister gear Review.

First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD

February 25, 2017August 15, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.

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Luke Jacobson – Moment Skis (Ep.22)

November 15, 2019July 30, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Moment's head ski designer and new CEO re: the 16/17 lineup; break exclusive news about 2 other new skis; discuss how the "Deathwish" got its name, and much more...

Xavier de le Rue, Snowboarder (Ep.21)

June 3, 2019July 22, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to one of the all-time greats about riding and risk, why faster = safer, the current state of snowboarding, and much more.

Dance Your Skis Off!

July 17, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This past ski season, we made a video. And the time has finally come to share this powerful piece of American cinema with the world...

Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado

January 29, 2018July 11, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's hot outside, so we're cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.

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