Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Helix 98 for Blister

2021-2022 Liberty Helix 98

This year Liberty re-introduced the Helix name to their lineup with the new Helix 98, and you can now check out our full review of this versatile all-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Renoun Endurance 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Renoun Endurance 98

We’ve covered it on our podcasts, Buyer’s Guide, and in many places on our site. But now it’s finally time for the full review of the ski that deserves to be described as truly unique — the Renoun Endurance 98.
Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT MSP 99 for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT MSP 99

The category of metal-laminate, all-mountain skis continues to diversify, so is 4FRNT’s MSP 99 some burly, demanding charger, or more of a forgiving ski? Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Scarpa Maestrale XT for Blister

2021-2022 Scarpa Maestrale XT

For the 2019-2020 season, Scarpa is adding a new boot to their extremely popular Maestrale line. The new Maestrale XT is supposed to be the stiffest boot in the Maestrale lineup, and here you can check out our initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator for Blister

Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator

There are lots of specialized layers out there, but not many that work well for a wide range of conditions, temperatures, and activities. The Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator is one of the few that falls into that versatile second category, and here you can check out our full review.
Cy Whitling reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 for Blister

2021-2022 Atomic Bent Chetler 120

We’ve now spent around 45 days on the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 — from deep pow to bad snow in technical terrain — and now have an update on its versatility, durability, and who we think will like it most.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Strafe Scarlett Bib Pant for Blister

Strafe Scarlett Bib Pant

Most of us want ski pants to do 2 things: keep us comfortable and look good. Strafe’s Scarlett Bib Pant accomplishes both of those things and more, and you can now check out our full review for more info on this “Best Of” winner.
Blister's Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout

Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout

We’ve now covered several of the most interesting lightweight touring bindings for 18/19 (including the new G3 ZED), and now we’re comparing them to show where, exactly, each binding stands out, which one might make the most sense for you, and how this lightweight category of bindings compares to heavier touring bindings like the Salomon / Atomic Shift, Marker Kingpin, and Fritschi Tecton.
Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa Alien RS for Blister

2019-2020 Scarpa Alien RS

We gave Scarpa’s Alien RS a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide, saying its performance almost created a new class of boot. Now you can check out our full review for more info on how it compares to several other lightweight touring boots.