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Reviews

Christina Bruno reviews the Never Summer Raven for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Never Summer Raven

March 13, 2015 by Christina Bruno
The Never Summer Raven is a versatile, all-mountain performer that can be pushed hard while offering a forgiving ride.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Whitedot Redeemer for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer

January 11, 2018March 12, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
2015-2015 Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

Video: 2015-2016 Blizzard Cochise

March 12, 2015March 11, 2015 by Will Brown
We've been putting quite a bit of time on the new Blizzard Cochise. Our first review drops on Sunday.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing, Videos
Colin Boyd reviews the Burton [ak] 3L Freebird Jacket

Burton [ak] 3L Freebird Jacket

September 13, 2016March 11, 2015 by Colin Boyd
The 3L Freebird is the lightest shell in Burton's [ak] line and is designed for backcountry freeriding.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Will Brown on the Line Magnum Opus, Wild West, Taos Ski Valley.

2018-2019 Line Magnum Opus

November 28, 2018March 9, 2015 by Will Brown
Time for a Pow Update on the Line Magnum Opus, with comparisons to the Atomic Bent Chetler...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Patagonia Capilene 4 Pro Zip Neck, Blister Gear Review

Patagonia Capilene 4 Pro Zip-Neck and Boot Bottoms

November 17, 2021March 8, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte
Patagonia's new Capilene 4 Pro base layers are made with a combination of fabrics to provide an ideal balance of warmth and breathability.
Categories Base Layers, Recommended, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Olukai Kohana Boot, Blister Gear Review

Men’s Winter Boots

March 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Here are three men's boots that range from the ridiculously comfortable, to the impressively durable, to the classy & functional.
Categories Lifestyle / Casual, Recommended, Reviews
Garrett Altmann reviews the OluKai Mauna Iki for Blister Gear Review

OluKai Mauna Iki

March 9, 2015March 7, 2015 by Garrett Altmann
Stylish, comfortable, and supportive - functionality and great looks come together in the OluKai Mauna Iki.
Categories Lifestyle / Casual, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Keen Briggs Mid WP, Blister Gear Review

KEEN Briggs Mid WP

March 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Need a pair of waterproof boots that will last for years and that you can wear year round? Then you'll be glad that KEEN brought back the Mid WP.
Categories Lifestyle / Casual, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Olukai Kohana Boot, Blister Gear Review

OluKai Kohana

March 9, 2015March 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The OluKai Kohana is a "Fall" boot that still works in the Winter and Spring. Consider it a highly functionally, super comfortable slipper.
Categories Lifestyle / Casual, Reviews
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Moment Sierra, Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 Moment Sierra

December 14, 2020March 4, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Paul Forward reviews the Whitedot Redeemer CarbonLite, Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer CarbonLite

January 11, 2018March 3, 2015 by Paul Forward
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.
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Faction Eleven, Blister Gear Review

Preview: 2015-2016 Faction Eleven

March 10, 2015March 1, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
For 15/16, Faction is replacing their burly, big-mountain ski, the Thirteen, with the Eleven. Take a look at what Faction's done to their hardest-charging ski.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler, Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Atomic Bent Chetler, 185cm

January 10, 2018February 25, 2015 by Will Brown
We've reviewed the last two iterations of the biggest Bent Chetler, time now to address the 185cm version.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Julia Van Raalte reviews the 4FRNT Hoji W, Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 4FRNT Hoji W

February 4, 2020February 24, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Faction CT 3.0

March 10, 2015February 20, 2015 by Will Brown
We've been looking to get on Candide Thovex's pro model skis for a few seasons, and we're more curious than we've ever been about the updated CT 3.0.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Moment Exit World

March 12, 2015February 20, 2015 by Will Brown
The Moment Exit World has been redesigned for 2016, and our initial time on the ski was promising.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Justin Bobb reviews the K2 Slayblade, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 K2 Slayblade

February 20, 2015 by Justin Bobb
Last season, K2 made some pretty big changes to the stiff, all-mountain Slayblade. See how the new model compares.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
Will Brown reviews the Line Supernatural 100, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100

November 22, 2016February 19, 2015 by Will Brown
It's coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.
Categories Recommended, Skiing
Blister Gear Review, SIA Tradeshow 2015

Preview: 2015-2016 Line Pandora 95

September 13, 2016February 18, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte
Just like the Line Pandora, the new, narrower Pandora 95 should be an excellent women's all-mountain ski, especially for skiing bumps and groomers.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
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