BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100
It’s coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.
Preview: 2015-2016 Line Pandora 95
Just like the Line Pandora, the new, narrower Pandora 95 should be an excellent women’s all-mountain ski, especially for skiing bumps and groomers.
Flylow Billie Coat
Flylow’s new Billie Coat is the perfect blend of function and fashion if you’re looking for a more feminine, freeride-oriented hardshell.
Preview: 2015-2016 Armada JJ 2.0
The redesigned Armada JJ 2.0 should be more versatile than the original, and way more hardcore (thanks to Metallica).
Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 95 C
Check out the new Atomic Vantage 95 C, the replacement for Atomic’s best-selling Vantage Theory.
2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107
Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here’s our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.
Profile: 2015-2016 Volkl V-Werks Katana
The Volkl V-Werks Katana gets a new look next season. Check it out.
Preview: 2015-2016 ON3P Jeffrey 114
The ON3P Jeffrey 114 is a descendant of the popular Caylor, and looks like a very strong contender in the “playful charger” class of versatile powder skis.
20 Questions: Max Blackburn – Immersion Research
Spray skirts don’t just keep you dry, they also keep you safe. We sat down with Max Blackburn of Immersion Research to find out how one of the industry’s top skirt manufacturers is thinking about and designing one of the “five essentials.”
Preview: 2015-2016 Atomic Vantage 100 CTi
We introduce the new Vantage series from Atomic, and a ski that Atomic claims is the best they’ve ever made.
2014-2015 Romp Skis 106
Romp is building two skis for Blister reviewers this season. Both are from the same mold, but have very different designs. Here is the first ski, and we’ve been quite impressed.
Preview: 2015-2016 Salomon MTN Lab
Our initial thoughts on Salomon’s new line of MTN Lab touring skis – the 114mm-wide MTN Lab, Explore 95, and Explore 88.
2016-2017 Liberty Variant 113
The Liberty Variant 113 is a big mountain gun. A very good big mountain gun.
Jackson Rockstar M vs Wave Sport Möbius 57
The Wave Sport Möbius and 2014 Jackson Rockstar are both high-performance freestyle boats, but our head-to-head testing showed that the Rockstar has the edge.
Stio Environ Jacket
The Stio Environ is a light, very comfortable shell well-suited for use in drier climates.
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Runner Profile: Jonathan Ellsworth, Founder / Editor, Blister
Vitals: 5’10”, ~175 lbs. (see my general bio & skier profile) Running Background, Style, and General Preferences I used to be one of those people who said things like, “I hate running.” As a little kid, high school student, college athlete, and a good chunk
2018 Zerode Taniwha
As a trail-oriented bike with no derailleur, no cassette, and a hefty price tag, the Zerode Taniwha is certainly different, but is it better?
2018-2019 K2 Gottaluvit 105Ti
New for 18/19, the K2 Gottaluvit 105Ti features a combination of weight, construction, rocker profile, and shape that make it an interesting addition to the wider all-mountain category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Deep Dive: DPS Alchemist Wailer 112
We compare the Wailer A 112 to the Rossignol Super 7 HD, Line Sick Day 114, Nordica Enforcer 110, Liberty Origin 112, Volkl V-Werks Katana, and more…
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18/19 Elan Ripstick 106
Here are some of our initial on-snow impressions of the Ripstick 106, along with comparisons to the Ripstick 96, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, and Line Sick Day 104.
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Win Men’s & Women’s Shoes from Altra
Win men’s and women’s shoes of your choosing from Altra.
2018 Ibis Mojo HD4
If you generally pedal to the top of your rowdy descents, the Ibis Mojo HD4 is one of the best bikes we’ve used.
2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 112
We’ve now had a handful of reviewers on the newest version of the DPS Wailer 112. Check out our full review, where everybody weighs in.
2020-2021 Marker Alpinist 12
Several years ago, Marker created the best-skiing tech binding in the world. Now they’re introducing the much-lighter Alpinist binding — so is it just as groundbreaking?
Whitney Burton
Age: 25 | Vitals: 5’8”, 150 lbs | Ape index: +1 | Years climbing: 7 | Current residence: Golden, Colorado I grew up in Washington state exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I was introduced to climbing in 2011 just before moving
Mad Rock Drone HV
Precise, comfortable, sensitive, and affordable. That’s how we’d describe the Mad Rock Drone HV, and why boulderers and sport climbers looking for an aggressive, precise shoe should take a look.
2018-2019 Scott Scrapper 105
New for 18/19, the Scott Scrapper 105 is a ski that could be placed in either the all-mountain or touring-ski categories, though it really stands out from most of the skis in both. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and flash review.