2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
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.
Reviews
2013-2014 Atomic Automatic
If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket
Hoodies rule. (So do elbow patches.) And the Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket rules in the *Very Warm Hoody* category.
Boulder5 Cragging Pack
If you’ve ever complained about a rope or crag bag, you should get in touch with Boulder5.
Thule Perspektiv Daypack
The Perspektiv, part of Thule's new series of camera-specific bags, is lightweight, thoughtfully designed, and particularly well suited for any hiking endeavors.
Pret Effect Helmet
"The Pret Effect is a well-designed, comfortable helmet that has a variety of smart features—including innovative magnetic buckles. I think it’s one of the best helmets I’ve used."
2014-2015 Faction Silas
Reviewer Scott Nelson found the Silas to be a stable, predictable, poppy park ski—with a few durability issues. (Granted, his skis take a lot of abuse.)
Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
2014 Santa Cruz Heckler
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.
2nd Look: Rossignol Soul 7
Reviewer Dana Allen found the Soul 7 to be a fun, intuitive, versatile, and stable ski.
Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip
After testing the Sonic Short Sleeve, Jason Hutchins is left with one question—why aren't there more companies making wool MTB jerseys?
2015-2016 Volkl One
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.
MHM Salute 34
The suspension system and super durable materials set the MHM Salute 34 apart from most other daypacks on the market.
CAMP Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe
For those trips when you're looking to save weight but still need a self-arrest tool, the Corsa Nanotech ice axe is a versatile, solid option.
First Look: Fluid Bazooka
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.
Flow NX2-AT Bindings
The Flow NX2-AT is a versatile, well-built snowboard binding that is much improved from its predecessor.
First Look: Patagonia EVERLong
Running shoe reviewer Lance Peterson takes an initial look at the new EVERLong, and finds it to be a solid lightweight, low-drop trail shoe.
1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
Blister snowboard reviewers weigh in with their one-board quiver picks.
Specialized Command Post BlackLite
Blister's bike editor Noah Bodman put the Specialized Command Post BlackLite to the test, and found it lacking in a few key ways.
Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator
Warm, lightweight, durable. For reviewer Julia Van Raalte, those three words pretty much sum up the Verglas Hooded Down Insulator.