2011 Turner 5.Spot
The 2011 Turner 5.Spot isn’t the lightest 140mm frame out there, but it is among the burliest.
2011 Trek Superfly
With its light weight, dialed geometry, and stiffness, the 2011 Trek Superfly is a very well-rounded 29er.
2012-2013 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon is a really good ski for just about anything, from groomers to hand drags. And you know what’s really fun? Being on a ski that’s good at just about everything.
H2O Gear Kodiak
The 2012-2013 H2O Kodiak dominates in powder, but it can still be a very good tool for strong skiers who are looking to play all over the mountain.
El Sabroso Salsitas Spicy Salsa Chips
In our 1st BLISTER Random Review, El Sabroso Salsitas Spicy Salsa Chips proved to be incredibly good, alarmingly addictive, and absolutely terrible with coffee.
2011 Turner 5.Spot
The 2011 Turner 5.Spot isn’t the lightest 140mm frame out there, but it is among the burliest.
2011 Trek Superfly
With its light weight, dialed geometry, and stiffness, the 2011 Trek Superfly is a very well-rounded 29er.
Santa Cruz Nomad
The Santa Cruz Nomad has a stiff and sturdy feel and absolutely shreds corners, but the VPP suspension left BLISTER reviewer Rob Dickinson less than thrilled.
2nd Look: 2011 Rock Shox Reverb adjustable seatpost
With the 2011 Rock Shox Reverb adjustable seatpost, Jason Hutchins finds a whole lot to like, and one important caveat.
2011 Panaracer CG XC; CG SC AM; CG AC AM; CG 4X AM
Cedric Gracia has a bunch of Panaracer Pro Model tires: XC, SoftCondition, AllCondition, and 4X / AM. Here, Marshal Olson reviews them all.
2012-2013 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon is a really good ski for just about anything, from groomers to hand drags. And you know what’s really fun? Being on a ski that’s good at just about everything.
H2O Gear Kodiak
The 2012-2013 H2O Kodiak dominates in powder, but it can still be a very good tool for strong skiers who are looking to play all over the mountain.
2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher
The 2012-2013 Coreupt Slasher is most at home in soft, forgiving snow, but is good in the air and provides a stable platform for landings. Plus, you’ll likely be able to find these skis for a good price, so the question is, Should you pull the trigger?
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Volkl Shiro
The Volkl Shiro is a fully rockered, fat powder ski that still handles incredibly well on groomers.
2012-2013 Nordica Helldorado
The Nordica Helldorado—like the Nordica Patron—is an excellent ski in consistent conditions. Issues arose for us, however, the more variable things got. Find out if these skis sound like a good fit for you.
Nativ Snowsurf
The Nativ Snowsurf squashed-tail design gives these boards a fun skate- and surf-like feel, but comes at the cost of speed and edge control.
2012-2013 Nitro Team Gullwing
The 2011-2012 Nitro Team Gullwing is a loose, playful board with amazing pop, but it can get a little unsteady at high speed.
2011-2012 K2 Happy Hour
The K2 snowboarding team designed every aspect of this lightweight, playful, and stable board. The Happy hour is unusual and all-round fun, and each one comes complete with its own Grabby-Stabby….We’ll explain.
2012 Burton Cartel Re:Flex Binding
The 2012 Burton Cartel Re:Flex is packed with new technology, but it’s not the same stiff, responsive binding that has been the choice of pros and advanced riders for years.
2011-2012 Venture Storm R, 161cm
Its directional shape and rockered profile make the Venture Storm a great powder board—with surprisingly good maneuverability and stability in all conditions.
