BLISTER | Blister Ski Reviews 2021-2022

Will Brown reviews the Fischer Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130, Blister Gear Review

Fischer Vacuum Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130

April 6, 2015December 17, 2014 by Will Brown

The Fischer Ranger Pro 13 Vacuum may have the most precise, snug, performance-oriented fit of any boot on the market while remaining genuinely comfortable, and offers outstanding downhill performance and feel, as a result.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon 2014-2015 X-Drive 8.8, Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS

December 28, 2016December 15, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The new Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS is a relatively narrow, super stable ski that shines at speed and in demanding terrain or conditions.

Jonathan Ellsworth on the Moment Governor, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Moment Governor

December 16, 2017December 12, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Governor and the Blizzard Bodacious are two of our favorite substantial, directional pow skis. Time for a 'Vs.' review. (And we throw in comparisons to a number of other skis, too.)

Will Brown reviews the Atomic Vantage Theory, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Atomic Theory

December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by Will Brown

We've put more time on the Atomic Theory on groomers, and its blend of stability, predictability, forgiveness - and price - continues to impress.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Dynastar Powertrack 89 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Dynastar Powertrack 89

November 22, 2016December 8, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Dynastar calls their new Powertrack 89 a "one-ski quiver with a huge sweet spot." They're right. It's also really quick.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Line Pandora, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Line Pandora 110

January 10, 2018December 4, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte

This season, Line messed with a good thing and overhauled the Pandora. It's arguably even better now.

Paul Forward, 4FRNT Devastator, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 4FRNT Devastator

November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by Paul Forward

Update: The 4FRNT Devastator is one of the most stable, predictable skis we've tested in crud and variable conditions, and we've now put more time on it in soft chop and fresh powder.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Rock'Air, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Scott Rock’Air

September 29, 2015November 17, 2014 by Sam Shaheen

The SCOTT Rock'Air is a lightweight ski that is very predictable—a great combination for ski touring and ski mountaineering.

SkiLogik Powderball, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SkiLogik Powderball

June 5, 2015November 16, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The SkiLogik Powderball is a dead easy ski that's a great choice for those who are new to pow skiing, or those who ski trees a lot on deeper days.

Blister Gear Review's Best Of Awards 2014-2015

2014-2015 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

January 17, 2023November 15, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In the next round of Blister's 'Best Of' Awards, we talk about some of the best snowboards out there.

Blister Gear Review's One Ski Quiver Selections

1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)

October 27, 2021November 7, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

East Coast? All-Mountain? Park? What is the single best ski for handling all of the above? Our next reviewer weighs in.

Skiing 201: How Ski Bindings Work

October 24, 2018November 2, 2014 by Marshal Olson

What's Elastic Travel? What's Forward Pressure? What's a DIN setting? This guide covers these key terms and some differences between traditional tech and alpine bindings.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Blizzard Sheeva, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Sheeva

December 4, 2016October 31, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte

Update: After spending time on more skis in New Zealand, we compare the Blizzard Sheeva to some other skis in its class.

Blister Gear Review discusses their 2 ski quiver awards.

2-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)

October 27, 2021October 31, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Another round of Two-Ski Quiver Selections, from AK to NZ and Japan.

Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro

November 18, 2014October 29, 2014 by Paul Forward

The redesigned Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro is a top contender among alpine boots with a walk / hike mode.

Tecnica R9.8 130

October 25, 2014October 25, 2014 by Marshal Olson

Your search for the perfect alpine boot might be over.

Blister Gear Review discusses their 3 ski quiver awards.

3-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)

October 27, 2021October 25, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our next round of three-ski quiver selections, our reviewer on the East Coast weighs in.

Jason Hutchins reviews the K2 Shreditor 102, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 K2 Shreditor 102

September 13, 2016October 19, 2014 by Jason Hutchins

The new K2 Shreditor 102 is playful, yet does surprisingly well in variable conditions. It's right up there with some of our favorite freestyle-oriented all-mountain skis.