Win a Pair of J Skis
We've got another great one here, folks — win any pair of currently-in-stock J Skis you want.
Rethink Everything: Renoun founder, Cyrus Schenck (Ep.67)
Cyrus Schenck is the founder of Renoun, and a ski designer with an award-winning technology that's used by no other ski manufacturer in the world. Cyrus is thinking big. And definitely outside of the box. And definitely not just about skis...
2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 110
We have been very impressed by the Nordica Santa Ana 110, and think many skiers will appreciate both its versatility and its stability.
Jonathan Siegrist, Part 2 (Ep.5)
In part 2 of our conversation with rock climber, Jonathan Siegrist, we discuss his time on the Dawn Wall with Tommy Caldwell, the role “adventure” plays in climbing, and how we can shape the future of the sport in a positive way.
Deep Dive: Atomic Backland FR 109
We compare the Atomic Backland FR 109 to other playful "50/50" skis like the Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish, J Skis Vacation, and more...
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Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie
The Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie is yet another interesting addition to the active insulation category, and we think it’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a cozy, warm, and light mid layer.
18/19 Icelantic Nomad 115
After a couple days on snow, you can now check out our initial impressions of Icelantic’s playful pow ski.
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2019-2020 Blizzard Spur
After spending a lot of time on the new Blizzard Spur in it’s ideal environment — deep, Japanese powder — we have an update on its performance.
2018-2019 Union Ultra FC Snowboard Binding
The Union Ultra FC is one of the highest performing, most responsive snowboard bindings we’ve ever used. Check out our review.
Win our Favorite Ski Bag + Duffel
After testing a bunch of ski bags over the years, the Douchebag continues to be our all-time favorite. Now you can win one, plus their Carryall 40L duffel.
18/19 Moment Skis Lineup (Ep.10)
We talk to the CEO and head designer of Moment Skis, Luke Jacobson, about Moment's lineup for next season — what’s new, what's unchanged, and what's tweaked — and we cover touring skis, kids skis, women’s skis and even … the Chief Commander.
2019-2020 Line Tom Wallisch Pro
With such an iconic freestyler's name attached to it, we had high expectations for the Line Tom Wallisch Pro. And after putting a lot of time on the ski, we've come away very impressed.
2019-2020 Dynastar Legend X106
As the most recent iteration of the “Legend” series, the new Dynastar Legend X106 offers an interesting combination of modern shaping, traditional camber, “50/50” weight, and a flex pattern that is no joke. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
What new gear are you most excited about?
We’ve been talking a lot about the new 18/19 gear, and now we want to know which products have you most intrigued...
Semi Rad — How to Run 100 Miles
Watch this. Even if you have absolutely no intention of ever running 100 miles.
Jonathan Siegrist, Part 1 (Ep.4)
In part one of our conversation with professional rock climber, Jonathan Siegrist, we discuss his entrance into climbing, his diverse lists of accomplishments on the rock, why he’s obsessed with climbing “old” routes, and the unique characteristics of the new generation of strong climbers.
18/19 Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115
We've now spent a few days on the Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
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2020-2021 Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115
The Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115 looks like a strong contender in the versatile ~115mm powder ski category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Testing in Telluride
We’re heading to Telluride to test out a *bunch* of new 18/19 gear, and you should meet up with us. Check out this article for more info on what we’ll be testing and when you should join us.
Testing Pow Skis in Alaska & Japan + Shop Talk (Ep.9)
We talk to Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about the Faction Prime 4.0, Black Diamond Helio 116, and DPS Spoon, then talk to Jeremy Cole, owner of Alpine Sports, about new gear, some of his favorite "bang for the buck" boots and skis, and real-world issues of boots, bindings, and bench test results.