BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2016-2017 Rossignol One Magtek
The Rossignol One Magtek is a softer, playful one-board-quiver.
17/18 DPS Alchemist Lotus 124 Spoon
Here are our initial thoughts on the all new DPS pow ski.
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2017-2018 Salomon QST 99
The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.
7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.
Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom (Ep.33)
What are “custom” skis, how does the process work, and who should consider them? We sat down with Wagner, Parlor, and Folsom Custom Skis to discuss.
Smith Goggle Lens Guide
Smith brought their Chromapop lens technology to their snow goggles, so how do these new tints fit into their lens line?
Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
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2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We’ve just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we’ve been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Volkl Confession
The Confession was new for 16/17, and it’s coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.
G3 Scala Skin
G3’s Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?
2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 116
ON3P changed up the very good Jeffrey 114 this year, so how does the new Kartel 116 compare?
SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends (Ep.32)
We discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow.
Leilani Bruntz
Age: 28 | Vitals – 5’2, ~125 lbs | years skiing: 25 | Current Residence: Crested Butte, CO Background While outdoor recreation was ingrained in my upbringing in Vail, Colorado, my passion grew with age and independence in the mountains. For most of my childhood,
2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we’ve used in powder.
6D ATB-1T Helmet
The 6D ATB-1T Helmet has some very unique safety technology, but how does it perform on the trail?
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: 4FRNT MSP 107
We compare the MSP 107 to the Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Metal, Blizzard Cochise, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Prior Husume, Moment Commander 108, Folsom Hammer, Black Crows Corvus, and Faction Dictator 3.0.
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Win Active Lifestyle Apparel from Foehn
Whether you’re a climber, biker, skier, or just someone who lives an active lifestyle, you should check out this week’s Gear Giveaway.
2019-2020 Faction Chapter 1.0
Faction is bringing back the Chapter name to their lineup for 19/20, but these new Chapter skis are nothing like the previous skis that shared their name. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Chapter 1.0.
Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket
Patagonia’s new Ascensionist Jacket takes Gore’s excellent Active membrane & C-Knit backer and packages it into a breathable, versatile, lightweight, and sustainable jacket. Check out our full review.
Travis Ganong: U.S. Ski Racer + Backcountry & Big-Mtn Skier (Ep.89)
Travis Ganong might be the most well-rounded skier in the world (just listen to this conversation), and he is certainly one of the most passionate. He’s a Team U.S.A. downhiller and Super G racer, and he is also obsessed with backcountry touring and big-mtn skiing. So we talk about all of it: racing & training; catching the attention of Shane McConkey as a kid; backcountry skiing; and more.
19/20 Dalbello Lupo Pro HD
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Dalbello’s new 50/50 crossover ski boot.
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Stevie Kremer Does Things Different (Ep.4)
Stevie Kremer is a world-class runner, but her life sure doesn’t include many of the stereotypes that description might conjure up. So we discuss her unusual training routine; sitcoms & life lessons; how she got into trail running and ski mountaineering; and juggling being a runner, mother, and educator.
Win Goggles, Poles, & a Pack from Zipline
Enter to win a sweet ski package from the official supplier of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, Zipline.
Avalanche Airbag Tech Talk with Black Diamond (Ep.48)
Supercapacitors, Venturi valves, and scary-high currents — this week we discuss airbag design and technology with Black Diamond’s Director of Design Engineering.
2019-2020 Faction Dictator 4.0
We’ve now had 3 reviewers on Faction’s big-mountain charger, the Dictator 4.0. Check out our full review for each of their takes.
Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 4.0
We compare the Dictator 4.0 to the Blizzard Bodacious, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, ON3P Wrenegade 114, and Rossignol Super 7 RD.
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19/20 Liberty evolv 90
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Liberty’s brand-new narrower all-mountain ski.
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