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Brian Lindahl reviews the Fischer Ranger 98 Ti for Blister Gear Review.

2018 -2019 Fischer Ranger 98 Ti

November 27, 2018March 1, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

The Fischer Ranger 98 Ti is light, snappy, and energetic. It’s easy to ski, but it also responds very well to solid technique. And it’s a good option for those looking for a ski to pull 50/50 duties in the resort and backcountry.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130

November 28, 2018February 28, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We've been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.

Cy Whitling reviews the La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 La Sportiva Spectre 2.0

February 10, 2020February 27, 2017 by Cy Whitling

The La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 occupies a very versatile niche in the current landscape of touring boots and should appeal to a wide range of skiers.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Patagonia women's Fjord Flannel Shirt for Blister Gear Review's Flannel Roundup

Flannel Shirt & Jacket Collection

March 5, 2017February 25, 2017 by Julia Van Raalte

Few things beat a good flannel, so here are a few of our favorite men's and women's flannels from this season.

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105

December 9, 2021February 23, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most "modern" skis don't.

Cy Whitling reviews the G3 ION 12 for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding

December 16, 2020February 19, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We looked at the G3 ION 12 in our Touring Binding Shootout, but after nearly two years on the ION 12, we’ve got our long-term review.

Andrew Forward reviews the Rossigol One Magtek for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Rossignol One Magtek

February 20, 2017February 18, 2017 by Andrew Forward

The Rossignol One Magtek is a softer, playful one-board-quiver.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Salomon QST 99 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Salomon QST 99

February 17, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.

2017 2018 7th Annual Blister Gear Review SIA Awards

7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA

February 20, 2017February 16, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.

Wagner Skis, Parlor Skis, and Folsom Skis on the Blister Podcast

Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom (Ep.33)

June 3, 2019February 13, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What are "custom" skis, how does the process work, and who should consider them? We sat down with Wagner, Parlor, and Folsom Custom Skis to discuss.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Atris for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Black Crows Atris

April 26, 2017February 7, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we've been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl Confession for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Volkl Confession

February 9, 2020February 4, 2017 by Paul Forward

The Confession was new for 16/17, and it's coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.

David Steele reviews the G3 Scala for Blister Gear Review

G3 Scala Skin

July 4, 2017February 3, 2017 by David Steele

G3's Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?

Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 116 for Blister Gear Review.

2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 116

February 10, 2020February 2, 2017 by Cy Whitling

ON3P changed up the very good Jeffrey 114 this year, so how does the new Kartel 116 compare?

Blister reports on the new skis from SIA 2017

SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends (Ep.32)

November 17, 2021February 1, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow.

Paul Forward reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

April 9, 2018January 30, 2017 by Paul Forward

The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we've used in powder.

6D ATB-1T Helmet

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 by Noah Bodman

The 6D ATB-1T Helmet has some very unique safety technology, but how does it perform on the trail?

2020-2021 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S

January 12, 2021January 24, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 is one of the lightest alpine boots in the world. But how does it ski? Check out our long-term, in-depth review.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Line Pandora 110 for Blister Review

2nd Look: Line Pandora 110

February 12, 2021January 22, 2017 by Sascha Anastas

We take a 2nd Look at the Pandora 110, weighing in on its performance as an everyday, all-mountain ski.

Warner Nickerson — American Skier, Perpetual Underdog, King of Fun (Ep.31)

June 3, 2019January 19, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Warner and I discuss his background; the business of ski racing and ski academies; the thorny issue of sponsorships and athletes skiing on equipment that isn’t a good match for them; and Kitzbuhel.

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