Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviews the Black Crows Daemon

Sample Deep Dive: Black Crows Daemon

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Curious about our Deep Dive comparisons? Check out this sample Deep Dive of the Black Crows Daemon, including the new Volkl Mantra, the Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, J Skis Masterblaster, Liberty Origin 96, and more...
Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sick Day 114 for Blister

2019-2020 Line Sick Day 114

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We spent more time this past season on both lengths of the Line Sick Day 114. Check out our updated review and our new Deep Dive comparisons (including the ON3P Wrenegade 114, Liberty Origin 112, and Faction Dictator 4.0).
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Wrenegade 108 for Blister

Deep Dive: 18/19 ON3P Wrenegade 108

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We compare the Wrenegade 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, Nordica Enforcer 110, Faction Dictator 3.0 & Dictator 4.0, J Skis Metal, Folsom Hammer, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Renoun Z-Line 90 for Blister

18/19 Renoun Z-Line 90

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Renoun Z-Line 90, with comparisons to the Head Monster 88, Blizzard Brahma, Folsom Spar 88, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Moment Meridian for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Moment Meridian 107

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We compare the Meridian 107 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Candide 3.0 & Prodigy 3.0, 4FRNT Devastator, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 110, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Promachine 130 for Blister

2021-2022 Nordica Promachine 130

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Nordica is entering the lighter weight alpine boot category for 18/19, and they claim their new Promachine line combines “race-boot performance” with “all-mountain comfort and versatility.” (Yeah, right. Right?) Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Promachine 130.
Blister reviews the Black Crows Daemon

Deep Dive: Black Crows Daemon

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We compare the Daemon to the new Volkl Mantra, the Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, J Skis Masterblaster, Liberty Origin 96, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Altra Escalante for Blister

Altra Escalante

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The Altra Escalante is a zero-drop shoe with a more plush, cushioned ride than many of the more minimalist options out there. So is that a good thing or a bad thing? More importantly, is it a good option for you? Our full review should help you decide.
Blister reviews The Hammer edition of the Folsom Skis Primary

18/19 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition

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Here are a number of our initial on-snow impressions of The Hammer.

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Blister reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti.

2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti

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The brand-new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti is one of the strongest, most powerful skis we’ve reviewed. But how versatile is it, and how well does it work when you don’t feel like skiing flat out? Check out our full review.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Prior Husume for Blister.

Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume

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Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.

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Blister reviews the Head Kore 1 Ski Boot

2018-2019 Head Kore 1

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What’s that? Another ~1500 gram 130-flex touring boot? Yep, and this one’s from Head. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Head Kore 1 boot.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and Dynastar Legend X96 for Blister

18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96

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We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.

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