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Recent Ski Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Marker Kingpin 13 for Blister Gear review.

2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13

Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it’s the first AT binding he’s ever loved.

Paul Forward reviews the 2015-2016 Blizzard Zero G for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 108

At less than 1800 grams per ski, the Blizzard Zero G 108 is one of the most powerful and predictable lightweight touring skis we’ve used, and we’ve got an update after more time on the ski in Alaska.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Foundation 106 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation

If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.

Morgan Sweeney reviews the Nordica Santa Ana for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana

The Nordica Santa Ana is a well-balanced, all mountain ski with a good combination of playfulness and stability.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the SGN Skis 1184 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SGN Skis 1184

The 1184 from SGN is a limited-edition, big mountain pow ski that is substantial without being overly demanding.

Cy Whitling reviews the Full Tilt Descendant 8 for Blister Gear Review

2021-2022 Full Tilt Descendant 100

The Full Tilt Descendant 8 represents a total overhaul from previous Full Tilt boots, and we detail the changes and discuss on-snow performance.

BLISTER Ski Reviews

Blister Gear Giveaway

Congratulations to Lee, last week’s winner of the Blister Gear Douchebags Giveaway, stay tuned for our next Blister Giveaway announcement tomorrow morning.

Fischer Motive 86 TI, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Fischer Motive 86 Ti

The Fischer Motive 86 TI won a Blister Best Of Award this season, and it’s one of the easiest all-mountain skis to recommend. Here’s why…

Paul Forward AT Boots 101 Blister Gear Review

Skiing 101: AT Boots & Bindings

Ski touring is increasingly popular, but the expanding range of “AT” boots and bindings and new standards is increasingly confusing. This 101 piece will help you navigate the backcountry landscape.