BLISTER | Blister Ski Reviews 2021-2022

Protesting the Backcountry: Building a Better Backcountry Ski

September 25, 2012December 22, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

There once was a guy who dreamed of a very specific backcountry ski. Problem was, nobody made it. But that's about to change. Kevin Bazar explains why he thinks the "WooTest" will rule, why sidecut is overrated, and why Praxis Skis is the perfect company to build his dream ski.

2011-2012 LINE Influence 115, 186cm

September 13, 2021December 20, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're looking for a damp, all mountain ski that rails groomers, can charge in crud, and is still remarkably good in pow, the LINE Influence 115 is definitely worth a look.

2011-2012 MOMENT Reno Jib, 176cm

December 26, 2012December 16, 2011 by Scott Nelson

If you're looking for stiffness and stability in a park ski, the MOMENT Reno Jib might be the answer. But if you're looking primarily for a quick ski that makes it super easy to initiate tricks, you might want to keep looking.

2nd Look: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm

May 9, 2012November 29, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

In BLISTER's review #2, the Wailer 99s continue to shine bright.

2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm

May 22, 2012November 24, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Five days at Alta (and counting) on the Wailer 99 PURES, and we're convinced: for solid skiers looking for a tool to do it all, your search may be over.

FIRST LOOK: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, 184cm

January 8, 2012November 10, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

There are a number excellent, all mountain skis in the 98mm class. But the category just found some serious new competition.

2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar, 185cm

May 25, 2012October 31, 2011 by Will Brown

Early indications are that Rossignol has another strong entry in the all-mountain / do-everything category.

2010-2011 ON3P Billy Goat, 186cm

May 25, 2012October 28, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER breaks down all things Billy Goat, past and future, with a Billy Goat / Rossignol S7 comparison thrown in for good measure.

2011-2012 BCA Float 18 Airbag

October 23, 2012October 22, 2011 by Marshal Olson

Airbag packs are a phenomenal piece of backcountry safety gear, but the problem's always been their substantial weight and price tag. BCA's Float 18 Airbag, however, reduces both. If you like to play beyond the ropes, you should certainly take a look.

2012-2013 Rossignol S3

January 6, 2018October 13, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For anything from mellow pow skiing to zipperlines, tight trees, soft groomers, switch landings, spins, and straight airs, the Rossignol S3 is good times.

Sportube Double Ski Case

May 28, 2012October 7, 2011 by John Gwynn

In case you haven't heard, it's snowing. Here's another ski carry option to help get you and your gear to the mountain.

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 182cm

October 13, 2014September 14, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 11/12 Black Diamond Zealot just isn't the ski it used to be. For many, that ought to be very good news.

2011-2012 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm

November 5, 2014September 7, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Lots of people have asked, so here goes: the MOMENT Night Train vs. the Bibby Pro vs. the Jaguar Shark.

2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm

October 4, 2021September 5, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here's a user's guide to MOMENT's all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.

2011-2012 MOMENT PB&J, 188cm, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 MOMENT PB&J, 188 cm

October 4, 2021August 25, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The MOMENT PB&J is a serious contender for the title of the best one-ski quiver on the planet.

2011-2012 ON3P Caylor, 191cm

October 4, 2021August 22, 2011 by Will Brown

If your primary objective is to destroy any soft snow or chop in sight—and terrify small furry animals along the way—you might want to read this.

Update: Armada AK JJ – Pow Performance

October 27, 2021August 21, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

8.19.11 was one of the best days of my life on skis. I happened to be riding the Armada AK JJ in Las Leñas.

2011-2012 Volkl Bridge, 179cm, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Völkl Bridge, 179cm

October 4, 2021August 20, 2011 by Will Brown

A first look at Völkl's one-ski-quiver contender, the Bridge.

Update: 2011-2012 Volkl Katana, 191cm, Blister Gear Review

Update: 2013-2014 Völkl Katana, 191cm

October 27, 2021August 15, 2011 by Will Brown

The Völkl Katana is just as happy to float and slarve through fresh as it is to destroy crud at mach speeds.

Gear 101, Ski Length, Blister Gear Review.

2013-2014 Völkl Katana, 191cm

September 27, 2021August 13, 2011 by Will Brown

Völkl comes strong with the new Katana. Very strong.

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