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On Blister's GEAR:30 podcast, Jonathan Ellsworth & Paul Forward discuss some of the skis (from Folsom, DPS, Heritage Labs, & K2) they've been skiing at Chugach Powder Guides in Girdwood, Alaska

Powder Skis in AK with Paul & Jonathan (Ep.241)

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan is currently in AK with Paul Forward, Chugach Powder Guides, and a great crew. So he & Paul talk about the skis they’ve been getting time on (from Heritage Lab, Folsom, DPS, K2); some new skis we’d like to see; crème brûlée crust; and the new Lange Shadow boot.

Paul Forward reviews the Armada ARG II for Blister

2021-2022 Armada ARG II

December 10, 2021February 9, 2020 by Paul Forward

We’ve been getting time in Alaska on the super-fat Armada ARG II, and you can now check out our review.

Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Genome

December 18, 2018 by Paul Forward

We compare the Genome to other big pow skis, including the Moment Comi, Volkl Bash 135 / Three, Volkl Kuro, DPS Spoon, DPS Lotus 138, and DPS Alchemist Lotus 124.

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Stephan drake on DPS Dreamtime, the new Wailer 110, and DPS Phantom on GEAR:30

New DPS Skis & Products with Stephan Drake (Ep.22)

July 21, 2018July 20, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the new DPS Wailer 110; the DPS Spoon, Lotus 138, and 124; and some big news about DPS Phantom, their new ski and snowboard base treatment.

Blister Gear Review discusses their 3 ski quiver awards.

3-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (14/15)

October 27, 2021October 25, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our next round of three-ski quiver selections, our reviewer on the East Coast weighs in.

2nd Look: Kingswood SMB

December 4, 2016April 15, 2014 by Paul Forward

We sent the Kingswood SMB to Alaska, and once again found it to be a pow ski that also shines in variable conditions.

review of the DPS Spoon, Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 DPS Spoon

January 10, 2018February 10, 2014 by Paul Forward

The DPS Spoon has received a whole lot of buzz and media attention, but how does it actually perform? Time for an in-depth review.

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

June 30, 2015November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Over the past three seasons, we've ridden hundreds of skis over thousands of days. It's time for us to weigh in on the best skis out there.

DPS Lotus 138, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 DPS Lotus 138 Pure

November 28, 2018May 28, 2013 by Paul Forward

The DPS Lotus 138 is not only one of the best pow skis on the market, it's one of the best pow skis of all time.

Niseko, Japan Ski Review Trip: Our Selections

February 3, 2012January 30, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's the complete list of the fourteen skis in BLISTER's Japan review trip lineup.

ROCKER 101: A Brief History of Rocker + A Glossary of Terms

November 22, 2013September 30, 2011 by Marshal Olson

Pretty much everything you ever needed to know about Rocker, including a brief history and a glossary of relevant terms.

2010-2011 Dynafit Titan alpine touring boot, Blister Gear Review

2010-2011 Dynafit Titan alpine touring boot

June 14, 2012March 31, 2011 by Marshal Olson

Is It New? No. Is It Perfect? Definitely not. Is It The Best? Quite Possibly.