Blister Gear Review Best Skis 2021

2021-2022 Folsom Rapture

"One of the most versatile powder skis I have ever used" — that's what reviewer and heli-ski guide Paul Forward said about the Folsom Rapture. Check out his full review & Deep Dive comparisons for more on how the ski has performed during a full season of heli skiing and during days at the resort.
Paul Forward reviews the Moment Chipotle Banana for Blister

Deep Dive: Moment Chipotle Banana

We compare the Chipotle Banana to several fat pow skis, including the Folsom Rapture, DPS Alchemist Lotus 124, DPS Foundation Koala 119, Volkl Revolt 121, 4FRNT Renegade, Blizzard Spur, Blizzard Rustler 11, Praxis Protest, Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, Faction La Machine, Kingswood SMB, Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM, Rossignol Blackops Gamer, & Kye Shapes Numinous.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

2021-2022 Kye Shapes Numinous

Last week we talked about the Metamorph, a new ski from Kye Petersen & Foon Skis’ new brand, Kye Shapes. Now it’s time to talk about the big gun in the Kye Shapes lineup, the Numinous. And for many people, we think there is a lot to like about this big-mountain ski. Check out our video First Look & writeup.
Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Genome

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere officially ends tomorrow, and just in case that’s got you down, we thought we’d get you dreaming of skiing deep pow on super-fat skis. So check out our full review of the 140mm-wide Liberty Genome.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the DPS Foundation Koala 119 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Foundation Koala 119

UPDATE: After we published our review of the DPS Koala F119, Dash Longe — who had a large role in the creation of the ski — shared his assessment of our review, then offered his own take on the ski and its purpose. Check out what Dash had to say.
Paul Forward reviews the Salomon MTN Lab for Blister Gear Review

Dynafit Vulcan vs. Salomon MTN Lab

Here it is, a direct comparison of two of the best touring boots we’ve ever skied: the Dynafit Vulcan and the Salomon MTN Lab.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Praxis Protest for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Powder Ski Comparisons

If all this talk of an El Nino winter has you thinking of deep pow & fat skis, then check out our overview of more than a dozen pow skis, including the DPS Lotus 120 Spoon, Salomon Rocker2 122, Volkl Two and Shiro, and more.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Moment Governor, Blister Gear Review

Deep Dive: Moment Governor

We compare the Moment Governor to the Rossignol Squad 7, the DPS Wailer 112RPC, the Praxis GPO, the Blizzard Bodacious. and more.

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