Blister Recommended Shops
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Flashed Shogun Crash Mat
If you’re looking for a bigger pad, we highly recommend the Flashed Shogun Crash Mat. It’s big on the ground, easy to move around, and feels small on your back.
Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?
Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm
We're currently spending time again on the Black Diamond Megawatt, a ski we loved in the open terrain of Las Leñas. Time now to determine how well it can handle trees and bumps....
POC Wrist Freeride Glove
The POC Wrist Freeride is a very nice, well constructed glove. If there is another glove in this category that outperforms it, we aren't sure what it is.
Icebreaker Flexi Chute Ripple Neck Warmer
The Icebreaker Flexi Chute neck warmer is breathable, versatile, and warm. If you're looking for that extra chill protection, it's definitely worth a look.
2012-2013 Scott Lola
The Scott Lola's powder performance combined with solid edge grip and a stiff spine make it a very versatile all-mountain ski—for certain skier types.
Update: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
With more time on the Salomon Rocker2 108, Will Brown is now asking the question, "Best One-Ski Quiver Ever?"
2013-2014 Blizzard Cochise, 193cm
185cm Blizzard Cochise vs. 193cm Cochise: Should you size up? Is the 193 still a relatively easy charger, or more of a missile? Jonathan Ellsworth and Will Brown weigh in.
2018-2019 MOMENT Deathwish, 184cm
The new MOMENT Deathwish is a lot less terrifying than either its name or its unorthodox design would suggest. One thing's certain: you'll want to take a peek at this oddity that looks far stranger than it behaves.
Nordica Fire Arrow F1
The Nordica Fire Arrow F1 nicely optimizes lateral stability and on-edge feedback, but caters to a different sort of skier than other popular 3-piece boots do.
DMM Revolver Carabiner
If you’re going to carry a pulley as part of your rescue equipment, it makes sense to integrate that pulley into a carabiner. How much sense? Reviewer Dave Alie takes the DMM Revolver into the lab to find out.
2014-2015 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon is a really good ski for just about everything, from groomers to hand drags. And you know what's really fun? Being on a ski that's good at just about everything.
Deeluxe ID Boot
The Deeluxe ID is a versatile, lightweight boot that can both charge and jib, and deserves a look from serious riders.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108
"No all-mountain ski will shine in every discipline, but the degree to which the 108 does so well in each area—even some real jibbing—and can transition from one to the other so smoothly and easily—is really remarkable."
Arc’teryx Venta SV Jacket
The Arc'teryx Venta SV offers the highest degree of wind resistance and warmth within Arc'teryx's lineup of softshells. It's also versatile. And stylish. In fact, there's little this jacket can't handle.
Lethal Descent 3L Eagle Jacket
The Lethal Descent 3L Eagle jacket is a legit, high-end, technical piece. It also happens to be the best value on the market.
Trip Report: Alta – 12.18.12
It's been snowing at Alta Ski Area. Later, we'll tell you what we've been reviewing, but for now, you really need to see where we've been reviewing.
2nd Look: Lange XT 130 LV
Consider this a Must Read: Marshal Olson's review of the Lange XT contains an important discussion about boot materials that everyone who skis ought to understand.
Arcade Belts
If you’re going to bother to make a belt, you really ought to get it right. Arcade has.