Recent Ski Reviews
2nd Look: Blizzard Gunsmoke
The Gunsmoke is a very good pow ski that can double as a surfy, all-mountain tool, too.
UPDATE: Swix Sonic R1 Adjustable Carbon Ski Poles
We found a signifiant flaw with the pre-production version of the Swix Sonic R1 Full Carbon Ski Pole, but it appears that Swix has fixed the issue.
2013-2014 Volkl Mantra
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here’s our take.
CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister’s Iris Neary updates her review of the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
2016-2017 Armada TSTw
In a conversation about the Armada TSTw, you’ve got to discuss the Armada VJJ. See which one is the better fit for you.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 4
In the fourth and final installment of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards, we end by breaking rules, paying homage, and issuing a challenge.
2014-2015 Moment Bibby
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 3
What are the best skis we’ve tested? More answers in part 3 of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards.
DPS Nori Adjustable Pole
Let’s talk ski poles. Actually, let’s talk about really outstanding, adjustable-length, carbon fiber ski poles.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 2
What are the best skis out there? More answers in part 2 of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
Over the past three seasons, we’ve ridden hundreds of skis over thousands of days. It’s time for us to weigh in on the best skis out there.
2013-2014 Atomic Automatic
If you’re looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
2014-2015 Faction Silas
Reviewer Scott Nelson found the Silas to be a stable, predictable, poppy park ski—with a few durability issues. (Granted, his skis take a lot of abuse.)
Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we’re designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
2nd Look: Rossignol Soul 7
Reviewer Dana Allen found the Soul 7 to be a fun, intuitive, versatile, and stable ski.
2015-2016 Volkl One
The One is a new “fun shape” ski from Volkl—except that it has very little in common with most of the fun-shaped skis out there. Very interesting, Volkl.