Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Black Diamond Helio Active Shell for Blister.

Black Diamond Helio Active Shell

The Black Diamond Helio Active Shell is an extremely impressive Gore-Tex jacket, and is worth a good look if you're a backcountry skier or snowboarder who appreciates weather resistance, breathability, and low weight. Check out our full review.
Kelly Clark discusses her 20-year career; her book "Inspired"; and more on the Blister Podcast

Snowboarder Kelly Clark on Her 20-Year Career (Ep.79)

The winningest snowboarder in history, Kelly Clark, recently retired after an astonishing 20-year career of competition. So we talked to Kelly about that career; the new limited-edition “RISE” snowboard she designed with Burton; how snowboarding has evolved; her relationship with Chloe Kim; the mission of the Kelly Clark Foundation; her extremely important thoughts on “achievement” and “success”; and what’s next for her.
Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Line Outline for Blister.

19/20 Line Outline

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Line's new playful pow ski, the Outline.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Promachine 115 W for Blister.

2021-2022 Nordica Promachine 115 W

This year Nordica released the Promachine 115 W, which is reportedly one of the stiffest women's-specific boots on the market. Check out our full review to see how it compares to other women's boots, as well as some of the stiffer unisex boots on the market.
Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 118

It's been a good year to test pow skis in Crested Butte, and the Dynastar M-Free 118 is one of the most surprising ones we've been on. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

Deep Dive: Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

We compare the PR-OTO Factory to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, ON3P Renegade 114, Prior CBC, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Head Kore 117, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Blizzard Spur, K2 Catamaran, and Icelantic Nomad 115.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Sabre LT Jacket for Blister

Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket

This year Arc'teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the "LT" version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT Inthayne for Blister

19/20 4FRNT Inthayne

We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Patagonia celebrates 20 years of the R1 fleece with a video by Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Nico Favresse; Blister

Patagona — “Done in R1”

The iconic Patagonia R1 Fleece has now been around for 20 years. To celebrate, Patagonia not only increased the recycled content in the line, but they also released one of the most hilarious product-promo videos we've ever seen. Check it out.
Cy Whitling reviews the J Skis Vacation for Blister

2021-2022 J Skis The Vacation

The J Skis Vacation used to basically be a J Skis Metal without the metal. But this year, the updated Vacation is an entirely different ski ... and we’d argue that it is better in virtually every regard. Check out our full review of this playful all-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.

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