2015-2016 Romp Skis 106
Romp built two custom skis for Blister from the same mold, but with very different designs. Here's our review of the second, freestyle-oriented ski.
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2015-2016 Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum
Three of us at Blister have now reviewed the Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum, and all three agree that it is the best fitting boot (and perhaps the best overall boot) that we have ever used.
2017-2018 Moment Tahoe 96
The Moment Tahoe is no joke. And when it comes to making big turns at very high speeds, we haven't skied anything that rivals it.
2019-2020 DPS Wailer 112 Tour1
DPS has released a line of light, touring-specific skis with their new "Tour1" construction, and we've been putting in some time on the Wailer 112RP2 Tour1 in Alaska.
Burton Ion
It's been a staple in Burton's boot line for years, but the latest version of the Ion may be the best yet.
2016-2017 Blizzard Spur
Update: we've added a 2nd review of the Spur by Paul Forward, conducted while heli & resort skiing in Alaska.
Giro Discord Helmet
The Giro Discord is a new helmet this season with a clean, simple look and well-designed features.
Strafe Temerity Jacket and Pants
Finally, there’s another more freeride-focused outerwear kit made with Polartec NeoShell: the new Temerity jacket and pants from Strafe.
Black Diamond Stinger Crampon
The Black Diamond Stinger is a very well-rounded, affordable crampon for steep water ice & mixed technical climbing.
Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket
Touring season is upon us, and Arc'teryx's new hybrid soft shell / hard shell, the Lithic Comp, is a very impressive option.
2018-2019 Whitedot Director
For an all-mountain charger of this width, the Whitedot Director is the best we’ve tested in deep powder.
Cotopaxi Cayambe 20L Ski Pack
Cotopaxi is a company that's committed to doing tangible good around the world, and to making great products. We put their 20 liter ski-carry pack to the test.
Dakine Quinn Jacket
The Dakine Quinn Jacket is a longer, stylish shell that is a good option for resort and backcountry skiing.
2016-2017 Moment Ghost Train
The Moment Ghost Train is a weird looking pow ski that may force us to turn the expression “two-faced” into a compliment.
2014-2015 Dodge Ski Boot
Dodge is making a carbon fiber ski boot that is quite stiff, customizable, and skis great on piste.
2019-2020 Blizzard Cochise
We've been A/B-ing the current and the new Blizzard Cochise, so here's our first review on its soft snow performance.
Preview: 2015-2016 Nordica Enforcer
For 15/16, Nordica is bringing back the Enforcer—at least in name, and perhaps in character, too.
2015-2016 Never Summer Raven
The Never Summer Raven is a versatile, all-mountain performer that can be pushed hard while offering a forgiving ride.
Christina Bruno
Age: 29 / Vitals: 5’7”, 135 lbs. / Years Boarding: 17 years / Years Skiing: 7 / Current Residence: Taos, New Mexico
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2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer
The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.