2018-2019 Line Magnum Opus
Time for a Pow Update on the Line Magnum Opus, with comparisons to the Atomic Bent Chetler...
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2020-2021 Moment Sierra
The Moment Sierra may be one of the best all-mountain skis we've reviewed, given its combination of hard snow and soft snow performance.
2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer CarbonLite
The Whitedot Skis Redeemer sits favorably in the growing class of ~8 lb-per-pair powder skis, and should be on the radar of anyone who tours for untracked snow, or who just prefers lighter pow skis.
The Taos Freeride Championships
The 10th Taos Freeride Championships are under way, and to celebrate the occasion, we talked to some competitors who have launched their careers here, and others who are looking to take that next step. But what they all have in common is a love of this mountain and this event.
2017-2018 Atomic Bent Chetler, 185cm
We've reviewed the last two iterations of the biggest Bent Chetler, time now to address the 185cm version.
2019-2020 4FRNT Hoji W
If you're looking for a directional big mountain ski that crushes soft conditions, check out the women's version of Eric Hjorleifson’s pro model: the 4FRNT Hoji W.
2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107
Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here's our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.
20 Questions: Max Blackburn – Immersion Research
Spray skirts don't just keep you dry, they also keep you safe. We sat down with Max Blackburn of Immersion Research to find out how one of the industry's top skirt manufacturers is thinking about and designing one of the "five essentials."
2014-2015 Romp Skis 106
Romp is building two skis for Blister reviewers this season. Both are from the same mold, but have very different designs. Here is the first ski, and we've been quite impressed.
2016-2017 Liberty Variant 113
The Liberty Variant 113 is a big mountain gun. A very good big mountain gun.
Jackson Rockstar M vs Wave Sport Möbius 57
The Wave Sport Möbius and 2014 Jackson Rockstar are both high-performance freestyle boats, but our head-to-head testing showed that the Rockstar has the edge.
Testing Next Year’s Skis at Taos
Once again, we're back at Taos reviewing next year's skis, and these photos from the past week will show why this is an ideal place to do so.
20 Questions: Werner Paddles
We sat down with Danny Mongno from Werner Paddles to find out more about Werner's philosophy behind design, materials and construction.
5th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
Here's part 2 of the Blister SIA Awards: Outerwear, Best and Worst Graphics, the coveted “WTF is That?” award, and more…
Pro Panel: Boofing Technique
A boof isn’t just a river feature that you paddle over, it’s a complex stroke. So we've brought in a panel of pros to share their best tips.
Dynafit Beast 14 AT Binding
"Overall, these are the most versatile and functional bindings I’ve clicked into for all around use."
FWT Update From Austria
Blister reviewer and FWT competitor Garrett Altmann provides a firsthand account of today's avalanche and its aftermath in Kappl, Austria.
NRS Outlaw II Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable kayaks provide a forgiving ride for beginners, but can also be used for long self-supported expeditions. The NRS Outlaw II is a versatile IK at a great price point.
2015-2016 Kingswood Archetype
It takes a lot to stand out in the category of directional, ~105mm-underfoot skis. See how the Kingswood Archetype fared.
2020-2021 Burton Flight Attendant
The new Burton Flight Attendant is an impressive, adaptable, freeride board for everyday, all-mountain riding.