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2012-2013 Black Diamond Gigawatt
Since it STILL hasn't stopped snowing here in Niseko, we're glad we've had the Gigawatt with us. It's exceptional in deep, open spaces; very good in deep, tight trees; outstanding in soft chop; and excellent (for its size) on groomers. But the biggest question might be: Gigawatt, or Megawatt?
2012-2013 Black Diamond Element
The Black Diamond Element is proving in Niseko to be a fantastic pow ski that actually does very well in chopped up snow and crud - assuming you get the mount position right....
Trip Report: Niseko – The Arrival
Literally, from the very first run, Niseko has lived up to its reputation.
2011-2012 Venture Storm R, 161cm
Its directional shape and rockered profile make the Venture Storm a great powder board—with surprisingly good maneuverability and stability in all conditions.
Osprey Kode 30 Backpack
The Osprey Kode 30 pack has a ton of great features. Even bettter? When skiing, the Kode 30 feels small, simple, and barely there.
Niseko, Japan Ski Review Trip: Our Selections
Here's the complete list of the fourteen skis in BLISTER's Japan review trip lineup.
2012-2013 LINE Stepup
With rock-solid stability and fun, poppy flex, the completely redesigned 2011-2012 Line Stepup is a perfect fit for both recreational riders and serious competitors.
Alta! (Welcome Back, Winter.)
The Wasatch hasn't quite been itself this season. But as you'll see, that's changing quickly.
Blister Gear Review: Line Stepup
Scott Nelson spins some laps on the Line Stepup at Park City Mountain Resort.
2012-2013 MOMENT Bella, 172cm
A new addition to MOMENT's line of women's skis, the Bella is one of the best all-mountain skis on the market.
BLISTER HEADS EAST
To celebrate BLISTER's one year anniversary and to start off year two with a bang, we're heading to Niseko, Japan, for its deep, light snow, with more than a dozen new skis.
BANG.
GEAR 101: What Is Flipcore?
There's been a lot of hype around Blizzard's Flipcore technology. Problem is, the ski industry's been so busy throwing awards at it that nobody's bothered to explain it. Here's our crack at it.
TwentyTwo Designs Axl Binding
Charge hard up, charge hard down. The Axl binding from TwentyTwo Designs is a free-pivot tele binding that doesn't skimp on downhill performance.
Nike Zoom Kaiju
The Nike Zoom Kaiju is a high-quality, light weight boot that runs a bit narrow, has a great liner, and utilizes a lacing system that might take some getting used to.
Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
On paper, the Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket doesn't necessarily make a ton of sense, yet several of us at BLISTER love this multipurpose jacket. Jonathan Ellsworth explains.
2nd Look: MOMENT PB&J, 188cm
We've raved about the MOMENT PB&J as an all mountain, do everything ski. But how's it handle the park? Andrew Gregovich weighs in on the PB&J's freestyle / park performance.
POC Iris X Goggle
Here it is: everything you need to know about the POC Iris X Goggle's fit, lens technology, and lens options.