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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon X Pro 120, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Volkl Mantra

September 13, 2016December 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Taos Opening Weekend, Blister Gear Review.

Trip Report: Thanksgiving at Taos

December 3, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Winter is back, and we're all very thankful. And those who were at Taos this Thanksgiving are supremely thankful.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports

Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack

November 29, 2013November 28, 2013 by Tom Collier
The Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack does exactly what it's intended to do: carry your essential ride supplies comfortably and securely.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2016-2017 Armada TSTw

December 4, 2016November 28, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall
In a conversation about the Armada TSTw, you've got to discuss the Armada VJJ. See which one is the better fit for you.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 4

June 30, 2015November 27, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
In the fourth and final installment of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards, we end by breaking rules, paying homage, and issuing a challenge.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2014-2015 Moment Bibby

January 2, 2015November 26, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 3

June 30, 2015November 25, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What are the best skis we've tested? More answers in part 3 of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

DPS Nori Adjustable Pole

November 25, 2013November 24, 2013 by Will Brown
Let's talk ski poles. Actually, let's talk about really outstanding, adjustable-length, carbon fiber ski poles.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

MHM PowderKeg 32

January 19, 2014November 22, 2013 by Justin Bobb
Intended for both skiers and snowboarders, the PowderKeg 32 offers a lot of storage for a pack this size, and it lets you carry your skis or your board however you want.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 2

June 30, 2015November 21, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What are the best skis out there? More answers in part 2 of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

June 30, 2015November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Over the past three seasons, we've ridden hundreds of skis over thousands of days. It's time for us to weigh in on the best skis out there.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Atomic Automatic

October 27, 2021November 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT

November 13, 2013November 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
Categories 20 Questions, Featured, Features, Recommended, Skiing

Qualifying for the Freeride World Tour

December 2, 2013November 9, 2013 by Garrett Altmann
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing this season on the Freeride World Tour. Check out his writeup and these photos to see what it took to get there.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended

2014 Santa Cruz Heckler

November 9, 2013November 8, 2013 by Phil Grove
The Heckler's been around for 18 years, but it got some major updates for 2014. We put it through its paces and found that it's still a versatile, all-mountain machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve, Blister gear Review.

Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip

November 6, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
After testing the Sonic Short Sleeve, Jason Hutchins is left with one question—why aren't there more companies making wool MTB jerseys?
Categories Base Layers, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2015-2016 Volkl One

September 13, 2016November 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The One is a new "fun shape" ski from Volkl—except that it has very little in common with most of the fun-shaped skis out there. Very interesting, Volkl.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Fluid Bazooka, Blister Gear Review.

First Look: Fluid Bazooka

February 19, 2014November 1, 2013 by David Spiegel
After only one day of testing, the Bazooka shows a lot of promise. We think this hull has what it takes to fire it up.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Flow NX2-AT binding, Blister Gear Review.

Flow NX2-AT Bindings

October 31, 2013 by Justin Bobb
The Flow NX2-AT is a versatile, well-built snowboard binding that is much improved from its predecessor.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards

1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)

November 16, 2022October 28, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Blister snowboard reviewers weigh in with their one-board quiver picks.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Snowboards
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