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2011-2012 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm

November 5, 2014September 7, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Lots of people have asked, so here goes: the MOMENT Night Train vs. the Bibby Pro vs. the Jaguar Shark.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Smith Variant Brim Helmet, Blister Gear Review

Smith Variant Brim Helmet

November 17, 2021September 6, 2011 by Will Brown
The Smith Variant Brim is very good, not quite perfect. You'll have to decide for yourself how minor or major those shortcomings are.
Categories Apparel, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm

October 4, 2021September 5, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here's a user's guide to MOMENT's all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
SNOWBOARDING 101: Getting Started, Blister Gear Review

Snowboarding 101: Getting Started

June 27, 2015September 1, 2011 by Will Taylor
Here's BLISTER's guide to help you make sure that you get the right setup.
Categories GEAR 101, Recommended, Snowboarding 101
2nd Look: Kenda BBG 2.35, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Kenda BBG 2.35

September 25, 2012August 30, 2011 by Kevin Bazar
One self-described "Maxxis whore" describes the Kenda BBG as "one of the best—if not THE best—all around dry conditions tires I've ever ridden."
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Las Leñas

Trip Report: Las Leñas – Week 2

January 31, 2012August 29, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Week 2: It just kept getting better in Las Leñas....
Categories Featured, Features, Trip Reports

Shimano AM45 SPD shoe

June 16, 2013August 27, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

Product: Shimano AM45 SPD shoe 

Intended Use: Shreddin, thrashin, rippin, tearin, all mountainin’, standin’, walkin’

Rider: 5’9”, 160lbs, likes zooming, curr…

Categories Bike Shoes, Recommended, Reviews

BLISTER, Las Leñas.

August 22, 2018August 26, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Three of our favorite things—Las Leñas, Santa Rosa, and Bassnectar—all in one video.
Categories Featured, Trip Reports, Videos
2011-2012 MOMENT PB&J, 188cm, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 MOMENT PB&J, 188 cm

October 4, 2021August 25, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The MOMENT PB&J is a serious contender for the title of the best one-ski quiver on the planet.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
2011-2012 ON3P Caylor, 191cm, Blister Gear Review

2011-2012 ON3P Caylor, 191cm

October 4, 2021August 22, 2011 by Will Brown
If your primary objective is to destroy any soft snow or chop in sight—and terrify small furry animals along the way—you might want to read this.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Update: Armada AK JJ - Pow Performance, Blister Gear Review

Update: Armada AK JJ – Pow Performance

October 27, 2021August 21, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
8.19.11 was one of the best days of my life on skis. I happened to be riding the Armada AK JJ in Las Leñas.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
2011-2012 Volkl Bridge, 179cm, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Völkl Bridge, 179cm

October 4, 2021August 20, 2011 by Will Brown
A first look at Völkl's one-ski-quiver contender, the Bridge.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Continental Rain King 2.5 & Continental Der Kaiser 2.5, Blister Gear Review

Continental Rain King 2.5 & Continental Der Kaiser 2.5

November 17, 2021August 17, 2011 by Marshal Olson
Two of the best tires on the market, reviewed in one place.
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Trip Report: Las Leñas – Week 1

August 16, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Our first week in Las Leñas was truly amazing. These pictures will show you why.
Categories Featured, Features, Trip Reports
Update: 2011-2012 Volkl Katana, 191cm, Blister Gear Review

Update: 2013-2014 Völkl Katana, 191cm

October 27, 2021August 15, 2011 by Will Brown
The Völkl Katana is just as happy to float and slarve through fresh as it is to destroy crud at mach speeds.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2011-2012 Flylow Stash pants

October 27, 2021August 14, 2011 by Will Brown
Flylow's Stash pant gets freeride right.
Categories Apparel, Pants, Recommended, Reviews
Gear 101, Ski Length, Blister Gear Review.

2013-2014 Völkl Katana, 191cm

September 27, 2021August 13, 2011 by Will Brown
Völkl comes strong with the new Katana. Very strong.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Kenda Slant Six 2.35 tire, Blister Gear Review

Kenda Slant Six 2.35 tire

September 25, 2012August 12, 2011 by Adam Vincent
The Kenda Slant Six 2.35 is an excellent choice for hardpack to intermediate XC terrain.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Tires

2013-2014 Armada AK JJ, 195cm

October 27, 2021August 10, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Armada didn't ditch the playful qualities of the JJ when they made the AK JJ, and you're certainly going to notice the family resemblance.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Dianese Dynamo Armor Jacket, Blister Gear Review

Dainese Dynamo Armor Jacket

November 17, 2021August 10, 2011 by Marshal Olson
DH and ski protection that won't cause suffocation or heat stroke? Yes, please.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Recommended, Reviews
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