Paul Forward

20/21 Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Paul Forward

Blister reviews the Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM.

Check out Paul Forward’s initial thoughts on Whitedot’s big, asymmetrical pow ski.

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20/21 Scarpa F1 LT

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa F1 LT for Blister

Check out reviewer Paul Forward’s initial thoughts on the F1 LT and how it compares to the previous Alien RS.

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Climbing Skins: A Guide & Comparisons

October 30, 2020July 17, 2020 by Paul Forward

Blister's climbing skin guide and comparisons

Climbing skins often receive less attention than skis, boots, & bindings, but the skins you stick to your skis can make or break your days in the backcountry. So in this guide, we go through the qualities to look for in a pair of skins, then directly compare 13 different skins from 5 different brands.

20/21 Majesty Havoc

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Majesty Havoc for Blister

Check out Paul Forward’s initial impressions of the new Majesty Havoc.

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2020-2021 Fritschi Xenic 10

December 16, 2020April 13, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Fritschi Xenic 10 for Blister.

The category of lightweight (~300 g) touring bindings has been expanding & improving over the last few years, and the Fritschi Xenic 10 is the most recent addition. Check out our full review to see how it compares to the competition.

2020-2021 Dynafit Hoji Free

April 24, 2020April 10, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Hoji Free for Blister

This year we spent time in the Dynafit Hoji Free, the stiffest boot in the Hoji series, and think its blend of uphill mobility and downhill power may be unrivaled. But there’s more to it than that — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Deep Dive: 130-Flex Touring Boots

August 26, 2020April 10, 2020 by Paul Forward

Blister directly compares several of the 130-flex alpine touring ski boots on the market for the 20/21 season

We directly compare several 130-flex alpine touring boots, including the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130, Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130, Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, Dynafit Hoji Free, Scarpa Maestrale XT, Lange XT3 130, K2 Mindbender 130, Fischer Ranger Free 130, Dalbello Lupo Factory, & Dalbello Lupo Pro HD.

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02/03 Volant Spatula

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Paul Forward

Reviewer Paul Forward has been spending some time on Shane McConkey’s revolutionary idea, the Volant Spatula. Check out his initial thoughts.

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Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

April 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Paul Forward

Blister reviewer Paul Forward has used a *lot* of different avalanche airbag systems, and the electric Alpride / Scott E1 system is his current favorite. Check out our review of the Scott Patrol E1 30 pack for his take on both the backpack itself and the E1 airbag system.

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2

April 16, 2020March 5, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward & Luke Koppa review the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2 for Blister

We’ve had a few reviewers putting a lot of time on DPS’s recently revised Wailer A106 C2, and you can now check out our full review for our take on the ski and how it compares to the previous Wailer A106.

2020-2021 Armada ARG II

April 13, 2020February 9, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Armada ARG II for Blister

We’ve been getting time in Alaska on the super-fat Armada ARG II, and you can now check out our review.

2020-2021 Atomic Backland Carbon

December 16, 2020January 26, 2020 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Atomic Backland Carbon for BLISTER

Reviewer Paul Forward has spent this season touring in the overhauled Atomic Backland Carbon, and you can now check out his full review of this lightweight AT boot.

2020-2021 Liberty Genome

December 16, 2020September 22, 2019 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere officially ends tomorrow, and just in case that’s got you down, we thought we’d get you dreaming of skiing deep pow on super-fat skis. So check out our full review of the 140mm-wide Liberty Genome.

Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Paul Forward

Mammut recently updated their Barryvox avalanche beacons, and after using it for over a year, we think the new Barryvox S is an excellent option for both professional and recreational users alike. Check out our review.

2020-2021 Lange RX 130 LV

December 16, 2020February 4, 2019 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Lange RX 130 LV for Blister

Our reviewer is calling the Lange RX 130 LV the best alpine boot he’s ever used when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review to find out why.

2019-2020 Fischer Ranger Free 130

February 10, 2020January 25, 2019 by Paul Forward

Alex Mueller and Paul Forward review the Fischer Ranger Free 130 for Blister

This year Fischer released a brand-new AT boot, and we’ve now updated our full review after getting more time and reviewers in the Ranger Free 130.

Deep Dive: Liberty Genome

December 18, 2018 by Paul Forward

We compare the Genome to other big pow skis, including the Moment Comi, Volkl Bash 135 / Three, Volkl Kuro, DPS Spoon, DPS Lotus 138, and DPS Alchemist Lotus 124.

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2019-2020 Scarpa Alien RS

February 10, 2020December 6, 2018 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa Alien RS for Blister

We gave Scarpa’s Alien RS a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide, saying its performance almost created a new class of boot. Now you can check out our full review for more info on how it compares to several other lightweight touring boots.

2019-2020 Lange XT Free 130 LV

February 10, 2020October 15, 2018 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Lange XT Free 130 for Blister

The previous Lange XT 130 Freetour was one of the best tech-binding-compatible AT ski boots we’ve used in terms of downhill performance, and Lange updated it this year. So how similar or different is the new Lange XT Free 130?

2019-2020 Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon

February 3, 2020May 30, 2018 by Paul Forward

Paul Forward reviews the Black Diamond Helio 116 for Blister

The Black Diamond Helio 116 has become one of our all-time favorite powder touring skis. Check out our review to find out why.

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