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Will Brown reviews the Salomon MTN Lab for Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Salomon MTN Lab

March 10, 2015February 11, 2015 by Will Brown
Our initial thoughts on Salomon's new line of MTN Lab touring skis - the 114mm-wide MTN Lab, Explore 95, and Explore 88.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

Profile: 2015-2016 Moment Deathwish

February 8, 2015 by Will Brown
The Moment Deathwish is back for the 15/16 season, and it's the best-looking version we've seen.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

5th Annual Blister Awards, SIA

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 by Will Brown
Here's part 2 of the Blister SIA Awards: Outerwear, Best and Worst Graphics, the coveted “WTF is That?” award, and more…
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Reviews
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 95Ti

June 1, 2015February 1, 2015 by Will Brown
This season Armada introduced the 108mm-underfoot Invictus, next season they're doubling down.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Line Mordecai

November 25, 2015January 31, 2015 by Will Brown
Eric Pollard decided that he wanted an even quicker and lighter Opus. The result is the new Mordecai.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
SIA Tradeshow 2015, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Line Sir Francis Bacon

November 4, 2015January 30, 2015 by Will Brown
Line Skis has redesigned the hugely popular Sir Francis Bacon.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Liberty Helix, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Liberty Helix

January 28, 2015 by Will Brown
The ~105mm underfoot all-mountain category is a crowded one, and the Liberty Helix stands out with great edge hold and more energy & snap than most skis in its class.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Arc'teryx Stikine Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Arc’teryx Stikine Jacket

January 19, 2015 by Will Brown
The Arc'teryx Stikine is an expedition-oriented jacket that offers the strengths of a stand-alone insulator and a hard shell in one.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Will Brown reviews the Moment Belafonte, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Moment Belafonte

December 4, 2016January 14, 2015 by Will Brown
We take a 2nd Look at the Moment Belafonte, and put it up against the Line Supernatural 108.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Topic of the Week, Ski Width Weight and Quickness

Ski Width, Weight, and “Quickness”

April 9, 2015January 8, 2015 by Will Brown
What's more of a factor when it comes to how quick a ski is, Width or Weight?
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Topic of the Week
Will Brown reviews the Blizzard Peacemaker, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Blizzard Peacemaker

December 4, 2016December 31, 2014 by Will Brown
The Blizzard Peacemaker and Moment PB&J are two of the most stable freestyle all-mountain skis we've tested, so we put them head-to-head.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Ski Logik Front Burner, Blister Gear Review.

2015-2016 Ski Logik Front Burner

May 26, 2015December 30, 2014 by Will Brown
The Ski Logik Front Burner is a specialized frontside tool that's great for those looking to make lots of short, dynamic turns and high-angle carves.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Scott LCG Goggle for Blister Gear Review

Scott LCG Goggle

December 6, 2017December 24, 2014 by Will Brown
The competition is stiff in the world of goggles with quick-change lenses, but there's a lot to like about the Scott LCG—including its price.
Categories Featured, Goggles, Recommended, Reviews
Will Brown reviews the Fischer Progressor 900, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Fischer Progressor 900

December 30, 2014December 23, 2014 by Will Brown
If you like the sound of a powerful, responsive ski for making aggressive, high-angle carves on groomers (both short and long), you’ll like the Fischer Progressor 900.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Fischer Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130, Blister Gear Review

Fischer Vacuum Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130

April 6, 2015December 17, 2014 by Will Brown
The Fischer Ranger Pro 13 Vacuum may have the most precise, snug, performance-oriented fit of any boot on the market while remaining genuinely comfortable, and offers outstanding downhill performance and feel, as a result.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots
Will Brown reviews the Atomic Vantage Theory, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Atomic Theory

December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by Will Brown
We've put more time on the Atomic Theory on groomers, and its blend of stability, predictability, forgiveness - and price - continues to impress.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gear Review's editor in chief talks about why Blister is different.

Why Blister is Different

December 9, 2014December 2, 2014 by Will Brown
Video: Blister's editor in chief talks about how and why Blister is different.
Categories Recommended, Video: About Blister, Videos
Will Brown reviews the Patagonia Nano Air Hoody, Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Nano Air Hoody

September 13, 2016October 15, 2014 by Will Brown
Best midlayer ever? No, that depends on what you’re doing. Most comfortable, breathable, and versatile midlayer? It might be the Patagonia Nano Air.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Will Brown reviews the Smith I/O7, Blister Gear Review.

Smith I/O7 Goggle

October 18, 2021September 28, 2014 by Will Brown
The new Smith I/O7 offers some improvements over the original I/O goggle, but it's also pricier.
Categories Apparel, Goggles, Recommended, Reviews
Will Brown reviews the Arc'teryx Caden Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Arc’teryx Caden Jacket

September 25, 2014September 22, 2014 by Will Brown
The Arc’teryx Caden sets the standard for freeride-oriented shells that offer a full set of features, great breathability, and outstanding protection in harsh conditions.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended
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