Skiing

Eric Freson reviews the Moment Commander 118 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2019-2020 Moment Commander 118

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We like honest and accurate descriptions of gear, and Moment’s note about their Commander 118 being “not for the faint of heart” is accurate. Check out our full review for more details about this big-mountain charger.

2021-2022 Line Blade

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In these uncertain times, we figured it’d be a good time to look back on one of the most odd, yet very fun skis we got on this year, the Line Blade. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of this super-tight-radius, metal-laminate, all-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Alp Tracks 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Movement Alp Tracks 106

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We’re reviewing a few new skis from Movement, starting with one of the lightest skis we’ve weighed, the Alp Tracks 106. Check out our First Look for more on this ultralight “free touring” ski.

2021-2022 Volkl Secret 102

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The Volkl Secret 102 definitely stands out in the current women's ski market and it might be just what some aggressive skiers have been looking for, though it won't be for everyone. Check out our full review.
Paul Forward reviews the Majesty Havoc for Blister

2020-2021 Majesty Havoc

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We’re reviewing a number of Majesty’s new 20/21 skis, including the 110mm-wide, freeride-oriented Havoc. Check out our First Look for more info.
Analisa Price reviews the Elan Ripstick 102 W for Blister

2020-2021 Elan Ripstick 102 W

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Elan is updating their whole freeride line for 20/21, and we'll be spending time on the updated women's Ripstick 102 W. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to see how it compares to the crowded category of ~105mm-wide freeride skis.
Luke Koppa reviews the J Skis Slacker for Blister.

2021-2022 J Skis Slacker

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J Skis has set out to make the “least nerdy touring ski on the market,” and the result is their brand-new Slacker. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to find out how their non-nerdy touring ski design compares to the rest of the market.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fauna Pioneer for Blister

Fauna Pioneer

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This season we spent a good chunk of time skiing Fauna's lightweight (and beautiful) freeride ski, the Pioneer. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how this new ski performed.
Luke Koppa reviews the Folsom Cash 106 Carbon for Blister

2020-2021 Folsom Cash 106 Carbon

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This year we’re reviewing the carbon-laminate, touring-friendly version of Folsom’s Cash 106 shape. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this ski and how its design compares to the other Folsom shapes we’ve reviewed, and the rest of the market.
Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 112 for Blister.

2021-2022 K2 Reckoner 112

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K2 overhauled their freestyle lineup for 20/21, and the new Reckoner 112 has proven to be a very fun, intuitive ski that we think many playful skiers could appreciate. Check out our *video* review, written review, & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Agent 3.0 for Blister.

2021-2022 Faction Agent 3.0

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For 20/21 Faction is expanding their Agent series of touring skis with the addition of the Agent 3.0 & Agent 4.0. Check out our First Look to see how the Agent 3.0’s design compares to the increasingly diverse backcountry category.
Luke Koppa reviews the Parlor McFellon Pro for Blister.

2021-2022 Parlor McFellon Pro

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The Parlor McFellon Pro & Mountain Jay make for a great example of how you can take the same shape and come up with two very different skis that work for very different skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the McFellon Pro.
Luke Koppa reviews the Line Vision 98 for Blister

2021-2022 Line Vision 98

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Back when we first took a look at Line’s ultralight Vision 98, we said it didn’t look like anything else on the market. And after skiing it throughout the past year, we’d also say it doesn’t ski like anything else out there, either. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Paul Forward and Luke Koppa review the Scott Patrol E1 30 avalanche airbag backpack for Blister

Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

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Blister reviewer Paul Forward has used a *lot* of different avalanche airbag systems, and the electric Alpride / Scott E1 system is his current favorite. Check out our review of the Scott Patrol E1 30 pack for his take on both the backpack itself and the E1 airbag system.
Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 98 for Blister

2019-2020 Moment Commander 98

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We’ve been spending a lot of time on the current iteration of Moment’s Commander 98, and we think this metal-laminate all-mountain ski offers something pretty different from the competition that could make it very appealing to certain skiers. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Blister reviews the K2 Disruption 82Ti

2020-2021 K2 Disruption 82Ti

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K2 is overhauling its frontside lineup for 20/21, and the new Disruption skis feature a construction that has the potential to set them apart from the competition. Check out our First Look of the Disruption 82Ti for more info.
Paul Forward & Luke Koppa review the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2

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We've had a few reviewers putting a lot of time on DPS's recently revised Wailer A106 C2, and you can now check out our full review for our take on the ski and how it compares to the previous Wailer A106.
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