“Carver” Test at Taos
This week at Taos, we lined up a week-long frontside carver test. Turns out, carver tests work better than snow dances...
Jonathan Ellsworth
2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS
The new Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS is a relatively narrow, super stable ski that shines at speed and in demanding terrain or conditions.
2017-2018 Moment Governor
The Governor and the Blizzard Bodacious are two of our favorite substantial, directional pow skis. Time for a 'Vs.' review. (And we throw in comparisons to a number of other skis, too.)
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide
Here are some gift ideas for the active people (and dogs) in your life.
Stated Ski Specs vs. Actual Ski Specs
Why do the stated specs and dimensions of a ski so often differ from the actual, measured specs? Is it a sign of poor quality control?
2016-2017 Dynastar Powertrack 89
Dynastar calls their new Powertrack 89 a "one-ski quiver with a huge sweet spot." They're right. It's also really quick.
Thoroughness vs. Usefulness
When it comes to producing a genuinely useful review, how do you strike a balance of thoroughness and usefulness?
Kavu Charlestown L/S Shirt
Kavu Charlestown L/S Shirt
Color: Maroon
Size: Medium
MSRP: $65 USD
Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.
There isn’t some big performance story with…
Lululemon Rival Button Up
Lululemon Rival Button Up
Color: Heathered Black
Size: Large
MSRP: $108 USD
Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.
The Rival Button Up is the most dressed-u…
Men’s Shirts
In our latest casual collection: four men's shirts, ranging from our new favorite flannel to a good-looking button up that'll work year round.
TREW Backcountry Button Up
TREW Backcountry Button Up
Color: Dust Brown / Forest
Size: Large
MSRP: $110 USD
Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.
TREW describes their Backcountry But…
Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel
Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel
Color: Station Blue
Size: Large
MSRP: $85 USD
Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.
Flannel shirts are basically the unoffi…
20 Questions: Jed Yeiser, Line Skis Designer
You know Line Skis. But do you know the guy who designs all of Line's skis?
The Neon PomPom
The Neon PomPom
663 Coleridge Road
Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand 7572
Website:
Email: info@neonpompom.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0) 3 318 6575
Facebook Page: The Neon PomPom…
Hybrid Outerwear Pieces?
Why don't we see more outerwear designs combining both hardshell and softshell fabrics?
2015-2016 SkiLogik Powderball
The SkiLogik Powderball is a dead easy ski that's a great choice for those who are new to pow skiing, or those who ski trees a lot on deeper days.
2014-2015 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
In the next round of Blister's 'Best Of' Awards, we talk about some of the best snowboards out there.
1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)
We've been talking a lot about ski quivers, here are our one-board quiver selections.
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)
East Coast? All-Mountain? Park? What is the single best ski for handling all of the above? Our next reviewer weighs in.
Men’s Fall Boots
From super minimal to fully waterproof, here's a roundup of a few of our favorite Fall boots.