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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon Q Lab for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-Lab

September 13, 2016April 24, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The new Salomon Q Lab is a beefed-up relative of the Quest 105, available in 3 sizes. We take a look at the 190cm and 183cm models.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Squad 7, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Rossignol Squad 7

September 13, 2016April 13, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Time for our 2nd Look at the Rossignol Squad 7, with more comparisons to other skis in its class.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gear Review's photos of Taos Ski Valley

Best of Taos, 2014

April 5, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
It's closing weekend at Taos Ski Valley, and to celebrate another excellent year, we've selected a few of our favorite images of the season.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 2015 Dynastar Cham 117, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Dynastar Cham 117

August 26, 2014April 1, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Dynastar Cham 117 is a relatively lightweight pow ski that is most at home in soft conditions and deep conditions.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl Mantra, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Volkl Mantra

December 18, 2017March 13, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The new 2014-2015 Mantra. We've now spent quite a bit of time on it, in two different lengths. The results were surprising.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon X Pro 120, Blister Gear Review

Salomon X Pro 120

September 27, 2021February 27, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Salomon X-Pro 120 alpine boot has a heat moldable, customizable shell that offers a very impressive mix of comfort, forgiveness, and performance.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Experience 100, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Rossignol Experience 100

September 13, 2016February 21, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Rossignol Experience 100 is a serious ski that will reward you for bringing your A-game to the mountain.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
review of the Rossignol Experience 100, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2014-2015 Rossignol Experience 100

August 26, 2014February 7, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
A preview of Rossignol's new Experience 100, a ski we're very intrigued by for 3 reasons.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
review of the new Volkl Mantra, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Volkl Mantra

September 13, 2016February 5, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We preview the new 14/15 Volkl Mantra, with specs, rocker pics, and comparisons to the 13/14 Mantra and the 13/14 Blizzard Bonafide
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
best new skis, SIA, Blister Gear Review

4th Annual Blister Awards, SIA

February 5, 2015February 4, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Before we dive in tomorrow to the 2015 edition of the Snowsports Industry of America tradeshow, here's a look back at what we thought was interesting (or stupid) at last year's show.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended
SIA 2014, Blister Gear Review, Karaoke Chalice

Breaking News from SIA – The Karaoke Chalice is Missing!!!

February 2, 2014February 2, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
A friendly competition among a few well-known ski companies has taken a dark and disturbing turn.
Categories Features, Recommended

Flylow Lab Coat

January 15, 2015January 23, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
If you're looking for a relaxed fit, waterproof / breathable jacket for resort riding AND backcountry use, the Flylow Lab Coat is one of the best we've seen.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Blizzard Bonafide review, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Bonafide

June 1, 2015December 30, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
For those looking for a substantial, truly All-Mountain ski with a bit of a soft-snow bias, the Blizzard Bonafide warrants a look.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Pretty faces, Blister Gear Review.

Pretty Faces Kickstarter Campaign

December 23, 2013December 22, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Most ski films don't deserve to be called "Important." But *Pretty Faces* isn't most ski films, and it definitely deserves your support. Here's why.
Categories Features, Recommended
ON3P Wrenegade, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 ON3P Wrenegade

December 18, 2013December 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
After 5 days on the ON3P Wrenegade, 3 words: Resort. Powder. Charger.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gift Guide

Blister’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide

December 10, 2014December 17, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We've compiled a list of last-minute gift ideas for the active people in your life.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended
Blister Gear Review at Alta Ski Area

Trip Report: Back at Alta

December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Blister is back at Alta, and these photos from last weekend will show you why Alta makes for a pretty great place to carry out our mission.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Trip Reports
Jonathan Ellsworth in the Smith Vantage helmet, Blister Gear Review

Smith Vantage Helmet

November 17, 2021December 9, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Smith Optics deserves very high praise for the Vantage. We know of no helmet on the market that has a better set of features.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon X Pro 120, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Volkl Mantra

September 13, 2016December 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Vasu, Blister Gear Review.

Columbia Ski Bum Scholarship

December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
If you only read one thing on Blister, read this. Let's make sure this amazing kid gets to Whistler.
Categories Features, Recommended
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