The National Parks, with James Kaiser (Ep.24)
This week marks the Centennial of the National Parks Service, so we sat down with James Kaiser, author of best-selling guides to the parks, to talk about their history, significance, and future.
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First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD
For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.
Luke Jacobson – Moment Skis (Ep.22)
We talk to Moment's head ski designer and new CEO re: the 16/17 lineup; break exclusive news about 2 other new skis; discuss how the "Deathwish" got its name, and much more...
Dance Your Skis Off!
This past ski season, we made a video. And the time has finally come to share this powerful piece of American cinema with the world...
Flash Review: 17/18 Line Pescado
It's hot outside, so we're cooling off by thinking about our time on this fun, fat fish.
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2016-2017 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Corvus or Corvus Freebird? Black Crows has rolled out two versions of this directional, big mountain ski. Here are some initial specs, thoughts, and questions about the two skis.
Best Flip Flops
It's been almost two years since our Flip Flop Roundup, so we've given an update, and we're currently reviewing several new models. What flips do you think deserve to top this list?
Flash Review: Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We've needed to spend a lot of time on the new Soul 7 HD, and we are still formulating our full review. But for now, you can check out our detailed Flash Review...
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2016-2017 Kitten Factory Chairman
We can’t often say this, but The Chairman by Kitten Factory is a unique ski that nobody else is making. Check it out.
First Look: 2016-2017 Black Crows Camox Freebird
Here are our initial impressions of the 97mm-wide touring ski from Black Crows, the Camox Freebird.
First Look: 2016-2017 Head Monster 88
We’ve been impressed by the power and precision of the Head Monster 98 and 108. Time now to take a look at the Monster 88.
Flash Review: AT Binding Shootout
In this Flash Review, we compare the downhill performance of the G3 ION 12, Dynafit Radical FT 2.0, Fritschi Vipec 12, and Marker Kingpin 13.
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Blister’s AT Bindings Shootout
What’s the best touring binding out there? We’ll give you the answer in our head-to-head test of five of the most popular tech bindings on the market.
Flash Review: 17/18 ON3P Wrenegade Line: 88, 98, 108
For 16/17, ON3P has completely overhauled & expanded their Wrenegade lineup of "all mountain chargers." Here's our initial look at all 3 skis, and how similar they feel on-snow.
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Flash Review: 2016-2017 Blizzard Zero G 95
For how well put together the Zero G 95 is, it is impressively light. But how well does it actually ski? Here are some initial findings.
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2016-2017 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We're getting more time on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD, here are some initial things you need to know about Rossi's new ski.
Blister Heads Northwest: Mt. Bachelor
We're about to start day three on Mt. Bachelor, here are some initial thoughts on the mountain and what we've been skiing.
Flash Review: G3 FINDr 102
We've got several days on the FINDr 102, and we talk about it + how it stacks up to the Line Tourist 102 + G3's new SCALA skins + the G3 ION 12 vs. the Marker Kingpin. Lots going on here...
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Deep Dive: J Skis – The Metal
Become a Blister Member to see how The Metal stacks up agains the new Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Line Supernatural 108, and others...
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“Easy” vs. “Demanding” Skis
Are directional skis going away? And why does there seem to be such an emphasis these days on skis being "easy" ?