BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
17/18 Renoun Endurance 98
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the most unusual ski we’ve ever reviewed.
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2017-2018 Renoun Endurance 98
This is the most mental thing we’ve ever reviewed. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2019-2020 Full Tilt Ascendant
For the 18/19 season, Full Tilt is introducing their first ever touring boot, the Ascendant. Complete with tech fittings, a removable tongue, and a unique touring overlap liner, the Ascendant appears to be the boot that a lot of skiers have been waiting for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak Pack
The Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak backpack does an excellent job of balancing the needs of a ski pack, and offers a few features we haven’t seen on any similar packs.
Arc’teryx Procline FL Pant
Arc’teryx says their soft shell Procline FL Pant is for “high output technical climbs and challenging ski descents,” and after over 40 days in it, we weigh in on how the Procline FL handles both aspects of that description.
17/18 Faction Dictator 4.0
After spending some time on it in Telluride, here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Faction Dictator 4.0, with comparisons to the Dictator 3.0.
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Testing in Telluride: 18/19 Ski Gear (Ep.11)
Today we’re discussing the 18/19 ski gear we’ve been testing at Telluride, including the Line Sakana, ON3P Wrenegade 114, Faction Dictator 4.0, Rossi Soul 7, the Atomic/Salomon SHIFT binding, and more.
Win a Rossi Soul 7 HD or Soul 7 HD W
We’ve been very impressed (and extremely surprised) by the Soul 7 HD. So for this week’s giveaway, the winner will get to pick either the Soul 7 HD or women’s Soul 7 HD W. Learn more about the Soul 7 HD Here, and then enter for your chance to win.
2020-2021 Volkl Mantra M5
We just spent more time on the new Mantra M5 in Telluride, so now, Jonathan Ellsworth gets to weigh in on this latest iteration of the Mantra.
18/19 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
After a couple days on the new Rossignol Soul 7 HD, we have some surprising initial impressions…
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18/19 Line Sakana
After spending some time on Line’s new swallowtail all-mountain ski, the Sakana, you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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18/19 Faction Candide 4.0
Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen spent time this weekend on the Candide 4.0, so here are their initial impressions, and some comparisons to the Blizzard Rustler 11.
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2018-2019 Faction Candide 4.0
Like the man behind the ski, the Faction Candide 4.0 is unique. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
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…
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Bike Industry Predictions for the Next Decade (Ep.14)
What will the mountain biking industry look like 10 years from now? What current product categories have the most room for improvement, and where will the actual advancements in bike tech take place by the end of 2029? What categories of riding will have grown, and which will have shrunk? We discuss all of this and more, including our wildest predictions for this next decade.
2021-2022 Parlor Cardinal Pro
Boston-based Parlor Skis recently added a metal-laminate ski to their lineup, the Cardinal Pro, which is designed to be a stable and versatile all-mountain ski. Check out our First Look video & writeup.
Blizzard Announces New All-Mountain Freeride Skis
Update: in addition to their new Black Pearl 88 & 97, Brahma 88, & Bonafide 97, Blizzard is also updating the Cochise. Learn more about the new Cochise 106 here.
Unit 1 Helmet System
The Unit 1 Helmet System both protects your head and lets you listen to & control your favorite tunes via its integrated headphones. We’ve been using it this season and have come away quite impressed — check out our full review.
Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Bonafide 97
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Bonafide 97.
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The Evolution of Grayson Murphy (Ep.34)
In 2019, Grayson Murphy won the US Mountain Running Championship; the World Mountain Running Championship; and the Xterra Trail Run World Championship. But there were many twists and turns along the way in getting there, and perhaps even more impressive and instructive than her wins is her willingness to experiment, adjust, and explore new ideas and practices, which we discuss in this conversation.
Geoff McFetridge: Artist, Designer, Skater, Skier (Ep.116)
Geoff McFetridge is an iconic designer and visual artist who’s worked with the Beastie Boys, Pharrell Williams, Spike Jonez and Rick Rubin, and companies ranging from Patagonia, Nike, the New York Times, Oreo, and many more. Geoff is also a passionate skateboarder and skier, and a big fan of … BLISTER??? So we talk to Geoff about going from being a sponsored skater to starting a skateboard company to designing for some of the biggest companies, bands, musicians, and directors in the world. We discuss skate vs. ski vs. snowboard culture; being a “conflicted” telemarker; and a whole lot more.
2021-2022 Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM
Asymmetrical, plenty of girth, lots of rocker, and a surprisingly low weight — the Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM is a unique-looking ski, and you can check out our First Look for more.
2020-2021 Fischer Ranger 107 Ti
We’ve been spending time on the big gun in Fischer’s all-mountain lineup, the Ranger 107 Ti, and you can now check out our full review.
Best Ski Gear of the Past Decade
We asked more of our reviewers to provide their nominations for the best and most influential skis, ski boots, and ski bindings from the past decade. Check out their selections, then let us know yours.
Win a Helmet & Goggles From Glade
Enter for your chance to win Glade’s new photochromic Adapt Goggle & Tenmile Helmet!
Ski Gear Predictions for the Next Decade (Ep.82)
What will ski gear look like 10 years from now? What gear has the most room for improvement? What gear will *actually* change the most, and what will change the least? And what are our wildest gear predictions for where gear could be in 10 years? We discuss all of this and more.