Blister’s Best Bets & Week in Review (Ep.9)
We talk about some of the brand new gear we've been testing, and we discuss "Blister's Best Bets" - the skis that, in our opinion, can deliver a great time to the broadest range of skiers.
Jonathan Ellsworth
Flash Review: 2016-2017 J Skis – The Metal
We spent the weekend on the "The Metal" from J Skis, here are our initial impressions.
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2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96
Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”
Special Summit on Ski Design (Ep.8)
We brought together founders and engineers from Line, K2, DPS, Blizzard, Moment, and Armada to talk ski design and the future of skis.
Profile: 2016-2017 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica had so much success this season with their redesigned Enforcer that for 16/17, they're adding a narrower version to the lineup. Check it out.
SIA 2016 – Overview & Trends (Ep.7)
This week is the annual SnowSports Industry of America tradeshow, so we're talking to several Blister reviewers about NEXT season's new products and trends.
2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it's the first AT binding he's ever loved.
Cody Townsend – Skier, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur (Ep.6)
We talk to Cody Townsend, one of the most prominent big-mountain skiers in the world.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Liberty Origin96
We’ve got two days on the Liberty Origin96, and we’ve never skied anything quite like it.
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Ski lengths, Mount Points, & Different Types of Skis
How do length and skiing style relate to mount location, particularly when choosing drastically different skis?
Freeride World Tour skier, Garrett Altmann (Ep.5)
We talk to Garrett Altmann, a three-time competitor on the Freeride World Tour, as well as a Blister reviewer—one of our original reviewers, in fact.
We tal…
2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation
If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.
Climber & American Ninja Warrior Champion, Isaac Caldiero (Ep.4)
We talk to the first ever winner of American Ninja Warrior, Isaac Caldiero, about his background & climbing accomplishments, how he trains for ANW, his advice for how to succeed on the show, the "controversy" surrounding his win, what life is like after winning $1,000,000, and more.
Blister Gear Giveway: Fischer Motive 86Ti
This week we're giving away another pair of Fischer Motive 86 Ti skis. Just sign up for our newsletter by by 11 am MST January 10 for a chance to win. And if you're already signed up for the newsletter, then you're already eligible to win these skis!
Random Review: 2015
Random Review: We present our totally unsystematic, pretty lazy, and admittedly shallow review of the year 2015.
On Patagonia’s Recent Environmental Initiative & “Fair Trade” (Ep.3)
We talk to Patagonia Product Line Director, Mark Little, about a new Patagonia initiative, what "Fair Trade" actually means, and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's involvement in new projects.
2015-2016 SGN Skis 1184
The 1184 from SGN is a limited-edition, big mountain pow ski that is substantial without being overly demanding.
2016-2017 Line Sick Day Tourist
The Line Sick Day Tourist is a new touring ski from Line, and the shape, weight, and flex pattern look promising.
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 2 (Ep.2)
Check out the new Blister Podcast, and part 2 of our conversation with Line & K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser. We talk about working with Eric Pollard, Tom Wallisch, Jay Levinthal, and much more.