Blister’s Best Bets & Week in Review (Ep.9)
We talk about some of the brand new gear we've been testing, and we discuss "Blister's Best Bets" - the skis that, in our opinion, can deliver a great time to the broadest range of skiers.
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Flash Review: 2016-2017 J Skis – The Metal
We spent the weekend on the "The Metal" from J Skis, here are our initial impressions.
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2016-2017 Roxa X-Face 120
The Roxa X-Face 120’s walk mode, interchangeable soles, and built-in tech fittings give it a step up in versatility from most other 3-piece boots, without sacrificing inbounds performance.
2017-2018 Liberty Origin 96
Here is our full review of the Origin96, which Liberty Skis claims “will become the new standard in all mountain skis.”
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Fischer Travers Carbon
We’re putting time on Fischer’s newest ultralight AT boot.
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Special Summit on Ski Design (Ep.8)
We brought together founders and engineers from Line, K2, DPS, Blizzard, Moment, and Armada to talk ski design and the future of skis.
Profile: 2016-2017 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica had so much success this season with their redesigned Enforcer that for 16/17, they're adding a narrower version to the lineup. Check it out.
Profile: 2016-2017 K2 Marksman
We already touched on the new K2 Marksman in our coverage of new skis at Outdoor Retailer, but we dove in a little deeper at SIA.
SIA 2016 – Overview & Trends (Ep.7)
This week is the annual SnowSports Industry of America tradeshow, so we're talking to several Blister reviewers about NEXT season's new products and trends.
Mammut Spindrift Guide Pack
The Mammut Spindrift Guide has the volume and features necessary to haul a lot of gear, but is still versatile enough for everyday use.
Anon M3 MFI Goggle
With the M2, Anon had already made a nearly perfect goggle. So what does their M3 bring to the table? Several things, actually, including over-the-glasses compatibility...
2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it's the first AT binding he's ever loved.
Arc’teryx Cerium SV Jacket
The Arc'teryx Cerium SV Jacket shines in extreme cold, especially when belaying ice climbs.
Cody Townsend – Skier, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur (Ep.6)
We talk to Cody Townsend, one of the most prominent big-mountain skiers in the world.
Trew Roam 3/4 Bib
Trew’s Roam ¾ Bib delivers a blend of features and performance optimized for the backcountry.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Liberty Origin96
We’ve got two days on the Liberty Origin96, and we’ve never skied anything quite like it.
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Ski lengths, Mount Points, & Different Types of Skis
How do length and skiing style relate to mount location, particularly when choosing drastically different skis?
2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 108
At less than 1800 grams per ski, the Blizzard Zero G 108 is one of the most powerful and predictable lightweight touring skis we’ve used, and we've got an update after more time on the ski in Alaska.
Freeride World Tour skier, Garrett Altmann (Ep.5)
We talk to Garrett Altmann, a three-time competitor on the Freeride World Tour, as well as a Blister reviewer—one of our original reviewers, in fact.
We tal…