Blister reviews the Liberty Helix 98

18/19 Liberty Helix 98

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new Helix 98, with comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, and more…

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Rustler 9

Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 9

We compare the brand-new Rustler 9 to the Blizzard Bonafide & Brahma, Volkl Mantra M5, Black Crows Orb, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, K2 Pinnacle 95, and more...

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Glen Morden, VP of Product Innovation at Patagonia, on the Blister Podcast

Product Innovation at Patagonia, with Glen Morden (Ep.72)

Glen Morden has an extremely cool job — he's the head of Product Innovation at Patagonia. So we talked to Glen about his background and how he got this position, then Glen pulls back the curtain on the product design process at Patagonia, what he and his colleagues are currently most concerned with, and what sorts of projects are on the horizon.
Blister reviews the Blizzard Rustler 9

18/19 Blizzard Rustler 9

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Rustler 9, with comparisons to the Blizzard Rustler 10, Brahma, Bonafide, and a few other skis in this class.

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Blister reviews the Line Sick Day 94

2020-2021 Line Sick Day 94

We’re pretty big fans of the Line Sick Day 104 and 114, and now it’s time to take a look at their narrower sibling, the Sick Day 94. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Lani Bruntz reviews the Liberty Genesis 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Genesis 106

For 18/19, the Liberty Genesis 106 will be the widest women’s ski Liberty makes, so we spent this season testing it in everything from powder to chalky steeps to see where this wider all-mountain ski feels most at home. Check out our review.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Prior Husume for Blister.

Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume

Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.

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Paul Forward reviews the Moment Wildcat Tour for Blister

Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour

We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more...

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Blister reviews the Elan Ripstick 96

2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96

After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.