Jonathan Ellsworth

KEEN Briggs Mid WP

March 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Need a pair of waterproof boots that will last for years and that you can wear year round? Then you'll be glad that KEEN brought back the Mid WP.

OluKai Kohana

March 9, 2015March 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The OluKai Kohana is a "Fall" boot that still works in the Winter and Spring. Consider it a highly functionally, super comfortable slipper.

The Taos Freeride Championships

March 1, 2015February 27, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 10th Taos Freeride Championships are under way, and to celebrate the occasion, we talked to some competitors who have launched their careers here, and others who are looking to take that next step. But what they all have in common is a love of this mountain and this event.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 15/16 Black Diamond Boundary 107 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107

November 27, 2018February 15, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here's our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Liberty Variant 113 for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Liberty Variant 113

November 21, 2016February 10, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Liberty Variant 113 is a big mountain gun. A very good big mountain gun.

Blister SIA Trip, 2016 skis, Taos Ski Valley

Testing Next Year’s Skis at Taos

February 8, 2015February 8, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Once again, we're back at Taos reviewing next year's skis, and these photos from the past week will show why this is an ideal place to do so.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Kingswood Archetype for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Kingswood Archetype

June 1, 2015January 27, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It takes a lot to stand out in the category of directional, ~105mm-underfoot skis. See how the Kingswood Archetype fared.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Hawx 2.0 120 for Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Atomic Hawx 2.0 120

November 22, 2021January 15, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Atomic Hawx 120 was one of the best-selling, medium-fit ski boots in the world. We take a look at the latest iteration of it, the Hawx 2.0 120.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Brahma for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Brahma

April 18, 2018January 12, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Update: with time now on the 180 cm Brahma, we compare it to the 187 cm Brahma and the 180 cm Blizzard Bonafide.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Armada Invictus for Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Armada Invictus 108Ti

December 4, 2016December 28, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We take a 2nd Look at the Armada Invictus, with lots of comparisons to other directional chargers.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS

November 22, 2016December 22, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Salomon X-Drive 8.0 is a very substantial frontside carver that isn't out of place around the rest of the mountain, particularly when the snow isn't deep.

Line Supernatural 108 vs. Blizzard Cochise

January 29, 2018December 19, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've heaped a lot of praise on both the Supernatural 108 and the Cochise, so we spent several days A / B-ing the two skis at Taos—same runs, same conditions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth on the Moment Governor, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Moment Governor

December 16, 2017December 12, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Governor and the Blizzard Bodacious are two of our favorite substantial, directional pow skis. Time for a 'Vs.' review. (And we throw in comparisons to a number of other skis, too.)