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2013-14 Moment Frankenski, Blister Gear Review.

2013-2014 Moment Frankenski

August 26, 2013 by Scott Nelson
Moment’s Frankenski is one of the latest designs to prevent blown-out edges on a park ski. And we think it could prove to be the most ingenious solution yet.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jason, Alta, Blizzard Gunsmoke, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Gunsmoke

December 4, 2016June 30, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
For the 13/14 season, Blizzard has updated the Gunsmoke, and we approve. If you're looking for a playful ski that can still be skied hard all over the mountain, you need to check it out.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
DPS Lotus 138, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 DPS Lotus 138 Pure

November 28, 2018May 28, 2013 by Paul Forward
The DPS Lotus 138 is not only one of the best pow skis on the market, it's one of the best pow skis of all time.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Nordica El Capo, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Nordica El Capo

October 31, 2014May 23, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Nordica El Capo is a beautiful, well-constructed ski, with design properties that might be deceiving. See if it sounds right for you.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Atomic Elysian, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: 2014-2015 Atomic Elysian

October 10, 2014May 15, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall
With more time in spring conditions, reviewer Lexi Dowdall weighs in on where the Atomic Elysian excels.
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Blizzard Scout, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Scout

November 4, 2014May 13, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The Blizzard Scout looks a whole lot like its popular big brother, the Cochise. But these are definitely not the same ski. Choose wisely.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Black Diamond Shiva, Blister Gear Review

Black Diamond Shiva

May 28, 2013May 12, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
Ultimately, all AT boots are built with one of two priorities: the Up or the Down. For those more focused on the down, the Black Diamond Shiva boot is a very good choice.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots
Moment Vice, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Moment Vice

November 5, 2014May 8, 2013 by Scott Nelson
In a word, Blister reviewer Scott Nelson calls the Moment Vice "stunning." He then uses a lot more words to explain why.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Epic Planks Crop Duster, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Epic Planks Crop Duster

November 4, 2014May 6, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
If you're already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It's an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.
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Salomon Quest 105, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-105

September 29, 2015April 25, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon "feel." We'll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
CAST SI&I Alpine Touring Binding, Blister Gear Review

CAST SI&I Alpine Touring System

April 22, 2013 by Joe Augusten
The SI&I Touring System from CAST looks to answer one question: Why choose between the performance of a tech binding and an alpine binding when you can have both?
Categories AT Bindings, Recommended, Reviews
Atomic Elysian, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Atomic Elysian

October 10, 2014April 19, 2013 by Stella Selden
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
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Salomon Lumen, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen

September 29, 2015April 17, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Moment Deathwish, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 MOMENT Deathwish, 190cm

January 10, 2018April 8, 2013 by Will Brown
Subtle Difference or Different Beast? We've weighed in on the 184cm Moment Deathwish, time now to look at the 190cm model.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Rossignol Sickle, Blister Gear Review

2011-2012 Rossignol Sickle

September 12, 2013April 4, 2013 by Stella Selden
The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Salomon Stella, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Salomon Stella

May 6, 2013April 2, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
The Salomon Stella is an all-mountain women’s ski that was designed to do everything well. So far, it largely succeeds.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Skilogik Howitzer, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SkiLogik Howitzer

May 22, 2015March 29, 2013 by Will Brown
The SkiLogik Howitzer is well balanced and intuitive, stable at speed, and fun on groomers and in pow. In short, it's worth a look.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
G3 Alpinist Skins, Blister Gear Review

G3 Alpinist vs. G3 Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins

July 4, 2017March 28, 2013 by Andrew Gregovich
The G3 Alpinist and Alpinist High Traction climbing skins are both great options—in the right terrain.
Categories Climbing Skins, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Praxis WooTest 2.0, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 Praxis WooTest 2.0

March 27, 2013March 27, 2013 by Kevin Bazar
Reviewer Kevin Bazar said the Praxis WooTest was the best backcountry ski he’d ever owned. After a few tweaks, he thinks the new WooTest is even better.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Moment Deathwish vs. Praxis Concept, Blister Gear Review

Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept

March 21, 2013March 20, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a "VS." review.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
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