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Recent Ski Reviews
2nd Look: Fischer Nightstick
The Fischer Nighstick is durable, stable, and proof that “stiff” doesn’t have to mean “lifeless.”
2nd Look: Nordica El Capo
The Nordica El Capo is an atypical, versatile, all-mountain ski that warranted a 2nd Look.
2014-2015 Line Sir Francis Bacon, 190cm
The 190cm LINE Sir Francis Bacon might be the most versatile one-ski quiver option available for playfully-minded, all-mountain skiers.
2nd Look: 2013-2014 Nordica Hell & Back
We gushed about how well the Nordica Hell & Back worked at Taos and Alta. Now time for an east coast review…
2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog
RAMP calls the Groundhog “one ski that does it all,” so we went to find out how *well* it does it all.
2nd Look: 2015-2016 Kastle XX110
All-Mountain Freestyle Shootout: we put the Kastle XX110 West up against the Moment Deathwish and the Salomon Rocker2 108.
2014-2015 Blizzard Bonafide
For those looking for a substantial, truly All-Mountain ski with a bit of a soft-snow bias, the Blizzard Bonafide warrants a look.
Wagner Custom Skis – The Design Process
Custom skis—are they worth it? Well, everything about the Wagner Custom Skis design process has been very impressive so far.
2021-2022 Fischer Nightstick
The Nightstick is a very stiff, competition-ready park ski that can withstand excessive abuse.
2013-2014 ON3P Wrenegade
After 5 days on the ON3P Wrenegade, 3 words: Resort. Powder. Charger.
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.