Jonathan Ellsworth

PROFILE: ON3P skis

June 15, 2012November 28, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Portland ski manufacturer ON3P builds burly skis, and their founder, Scott Andrus, has a thing for being remarkably honest and transparent. Take a look at one of the most interesting indies out there.

2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm

May 22, 2012November 24, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Five days at Alta (and counting) on the Wailer 99 PURES, and we're convinced: for solid skiers looking for a tool to do it all, your search may be over.

FIRST LOOK: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, 184cm

January 8, 2012November 10, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

There are a number excellent, all mountain skis in the 98mm class. But the category just found some serious new competition.

2010-2011 ON3P Billy Goat, 186cm

May 25, 2012October 28, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER breaks down all things Billy Goat, past and future, with a Billy Goat / Rossignol S7 comparison thrown in for good measure.

Trip Report: The Road

October 27, 2011October 27, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER is hitting the road and kicking off its North American ski and snowboard review season. We compiled some of our favorite shots from the road this past year, and figured we'd share them as we prepare to do it all over again. Enjoy.

2012-2013 Rossignol S3

January 6, 2018October 13, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For anything from mellow pow skiing to zipperlines, tight trees, soft groomers, switch landings, spins, and straight airs, the Rossignol S3 is good times.

TREW Bellows jacket & Trewth bibs

October 27, 2021October 4, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Fact: TREW has thrown down the gauntlet for quality and durability. All that's left for you to decide is whether they've got the steeze dialed.

SKIING 101: Safer Skiing – The Case For Fatter, Rockered Skis

December 29, 2012September 23, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sure, fat, rockered skis are all the rage, but are they right for you? Before you say No, you might want to think first about your safety.

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 182cm

October 13, 2014September 14, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 11/12 Black Diamond Zealot just isn't the ski it used to be. For many, that ought to be very good news.

2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm

October 4, 2021September 5, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here's a user's guide to MOMENT's all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.