Reviews

Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet

April 4, 2018 by Xan Marshland

With a removable chin bar, the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet gives riders the option of a half-shell helmet on the way up, and then full-face coverage on the way down. We’ve been very impressed by its versatility, and you can check out our full review here.

DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by Paul Forward

We've now had 4 reviewers on DPS' new permanent base glide treatment, Phantom, so it's time for an update.

Paul Forward reviews the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 for Blister

2018-2019 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106

November 27, 2018April 1, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After spending over 20 days on it, you can now check out our full review of the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106.

2021-2022 LINE Sick Day 104

December 9, 2021March 31, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you’re looking for one ski to use for both inbounds riding and backcountry touring, the Line Sick Day 104 has emerged as a top candidate for us.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Foundation Cassiar 94 for Blister

2018-2019 DPS Foundation Cassiar 94

March 30, 2018March 29, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The new DPS Cassiar 94 is offered in two constructions, and in a men’s and women’s version. Check out our initial impressions, measured specs, and rocker pics of this new all-mountain ski from DPS.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Tecnica Mach1 Pro W LV for Blister

2018-2019 Tecnica Mach1 Pro W LV

November 28, 2018March 28, 2018 by Kristin Sinnott

After spending more than 30 days in it, we’ve been impressed by the Tecnica Mach1 Pro W LV boot, and think it’s definitely worth a look for women seeking a stiff, low-volume ski boot.

Scott Backcountry Guide AP 30 Kit

July 15, 2018March 26, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We’ve spent a good deal of time in Scott’s Backcountry Guide AP 30 airbag pack, and so far, we’re impressed. Check out our review.

Preview: 2018 Ibis Ripmo

March 26, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today, Ibis announced the Ripmo, a new 29er aimed at the Enduro and aggressive Trail crowd. Check out the specs and our initial impressions.

Rab Zero G Jacket

March 24, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The Rab Zero G Jacket is very impressive, albeit with a few caveats.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Whitedot Ragnarok for Blister

2018-2019 Whitedot R.118 Ragnarok

December 9, 2018March 23, 2018 by Brian Lindahl

While its name might suggest that it’s an extraordinarily demanding ski, we’ve found the Whitedot Ragnarok to be both impressively stable and relatively accessible.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 110

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 110

December 9, 2021March 21, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Nordica Enforcer 110 comes back unchanged for 18/19, so we've put more time and more reviewers on the ski, and here is our fresh 2nd Look at the Enforcer 110.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Wrenegade 114 for Blister

2018-2019 ON3P Wrenegade 114

March 20, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

ON3P is about to release an all-new wider Wrenegade, and we had it out yesterday in perfect test conditions at Telluride. So how easy-going or game-on is this new Wrenegade 114? And is it best thought of as a wider all-mountain ski? A chop destroyer? Or a directional deep-snow ski that prefers fall line skiing? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Rossignol Soul 7 HD for Blister

2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD

February 8, 2020March 19, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

We’ve now had four reviewers on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD at Telluride, and you can now check out our full review.

Paul Forward reviews the Nordica Enforcer Pro for Blister

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer Free 115

December 9, 2021March 16, 2018 by Paul Forward

After spending time on the Nordica Enforcer Pro in everything from spring groomers to deep Alaskan powder, you can now check out our full review.

Ryan Johnson and Marc-André Leclerc, Blister

Remembering Ryan Johnson & Marc-André Leclerc

March 22, 2018March 15, 2018 by Dave Alie

We are devastated to learn that a week-long search and rescue operation in Alaska was brought to a close on Tuesday night, leaving two of North America’s brightest alpinists presumed dead in the Mendenhall Towers outside of Juneau. Here, our Climbing Editor, Dave Alie, reflects on the two alpinist's lives and accomplishments.