Update: 2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3
The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a "perfectly honed tool" for fresh snow and a particular riding style. See if it fits yours.
Will Brown
Update: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
With more time on the Salomon Rocker2 108, Will Brown is now asking the question, "Best One-Ski Quiver Ever?"
Nordica Fire Arrow F1
The Nordica Fire Arrow F1 nicely optimizes lateral stability and on-edge feedback, but caters to a different sort of skier than other popular 3-piece boots do.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
"No all-mountain ski will shine in every discipline, but the degree to which the 108 does so well in each area—even some real jibbing—and can transition from one to the other so smoothly and easily—is really remarkable."
2013-2014 Epic Planks Ripper
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Epic Planks Ripper is that, so far, the manufacturer's description seems to be right on the money. (It's rare we say things like that around here.)
PREVIEW: Epic Planks Crop Duster
With a generous amount of tip and tail rocker, a 122mm waist, and a flat camber profile underfoot, the Epic Planks Crop Duster is made primarily to float and smear. But we're still curious to see how it holds up in variable conditions....
PREVIEW: Epic Planks Ripper
On paper, for an all-mountain, one-ski quiver, everything about the Epic Planks Ripper seems well thought out.
2021-2022 Nordica Soul Rider
If you are looking for a ~100mm wide, poppy, twin-tipped, all-mountain ski that feels very comfortable on both very firm and soft snow, the Nordica Soul Rider should be near the top of your list.
2015-2016 Salomon Q-115
The new Salomon Rocker2 115 is a big-mountain gun that shows some range—surprisingly easy and fun on groomers, yet still likely to satisfy the hard-charging crowd on any pow day.
2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3
The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a serious, damp big-mountain ski well suited to cut big, fast turns on a pow day, but capable of smearing and surfing turns when you ask.
Video: BLISTER, Las Leñas
Some lines from our first week at Las Leñas, set to 'Signal the Captain,' by Of Porcelain.
Exclusive First Look: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 112RPC
The DPS Wailer 112RPC is the stiffer, wider, and more subtly rockered offspring of the popular Wailer 112RP. And while the "C" stands for charger, this apple hasn't fallen far from the tree. Check out BLISTER's exclusive first review.
Nordica Firearrow F1
Our fourth and final boot for Las Leñas? The Nordica Firearrow F1, a 3-piece design with a 100mm last for skiers who don't have ballerina-sized feet.
2013 Dalbello Krypton Two KR Pro
The Krypton Pro certainly isn't a stranger to the 3-piece boot market, but the 2013 Krypton Two KR Pro has been significantly re-hauled for 2013. We've been eager to check out a pair since trying the boots on at SIA, so we've brought them to Las Leñas.
South American Ski Selections: Dynastar Cham 107
With the camber profile of an all-mountain carver and the 5-dimension shape of a more dedicated powder ski, the Dynastar Cham 107 is a unique hybrid design that aspires to offer the best of both worlds.
South American Ski Selections: Fischer Watea 106
Hate tail rocker? The 190cm Watea 106 looks like a serious ski for experts who want a flat, traditional tail and versatile 106mm waist-width.
Whistler Crankworx 2012
Eight days of sick riding are set to to go down at Whistler Crankworx 2012, and we're there to capture the highlights.
South American Ski Selections: Atomic Ritual
Promising good edge grip on hard snow, strong rebound through carved turns, and an impressive speed limit, the Atomic Ritual has the potential to be a big-mountain gun that might still be suitable for any given day of riding. We can't wait to find out.
South American Ski Selections: Salomon Rocker 2, 108
A narrower version of the original Rocker 2,122, the Rocker 2 108 looks like a great backcountry jib tool and a versatile all-mountain ski (especially for the West).
South American Ski Selections: Nordica Soul Rider
The Soul Rider looks like a promising ski for those hunting for a do-it-all twin-tip. It's been around for a season, but we think it's got a shot to end up among our one-ski quiver selections.