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GEAR:30 Ep.260: A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand with Outside Sports

A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand with Outside Sports (Ep.260)

August 25, 2023 by Kara Williard

Have you ever dreamt about skiing in New Zealand? We talk with local Kiwi experts from our Blister Recommended Shop, Outside Sports, to give us the rundown on what skiing in this Southern Hemisphere destination entails and how to make the most of it.

Kingswood Skis founder, Alex Herbert, goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss ski design, the 2020 Southern Hemisphere ski season, and more

Kingswood Skis founder, Alex Herbert (Ep.104)

June 26, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Kingswood Skis is a custom indie ski manufacturer based on the South Island of New Zealand, and we caught up with Kingswood founder, Alex Herbert, to talk about ski materials, sidewalls, cosmetics & ski repairs, base material thickness, Kingswood’s rather unconventional Race Department.

Cy Whitling Photos for Blister Gear Review New Zealand High Brew Trip Report

Trip Report: Testing New Gear, Exploring New Zealand

September 19, 2016September 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We headed to Canterbury, NZ, to test new ski equipment and to explore this exquisite place.

Blister Gear Review's photos of Broken River Ski Area, New Zealand.

Back On Snow

August 16, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's time to get back on snow. We leave tomorrow.

Gnomes Alpine Sports

October 25, 2020March 27, 2015 by Will Brown

Gnomes is our highly recommended shop in the Christchurch / Canterbury region of New Zealand.

The Neon PomPom

November 25, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Neon PomPom
663 Coleridge Road
Rakaia Gorge, New Zealand 7572

Website:

Email: info@neonpompom.co.nz

Phone: +64 (0) 3 318 6575

Facebook Page: The Neon PomPom…

Paul Forward, 4FRNT Devastator, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 4FRNT Devastator

November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by Paul Forward

Update: The 4FRNT Devastator is one of the most stable, predictable skis we've tested in crud and variable conditions, and we've now put more time on it in soft chop and fresh powder.

Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Cochise, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Cochise

October 13, 2015September 4, 2014 by Paul Forward

Blizzard tweaked the Cochise for the 2014-2015 season. Thankfully, this latest version is still one of the best skis in its class.

2013-2014 ON3P Wrenegade

December 18, 2013December 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After 5 days on the ON3P Wrenegade, 3 words: Resort. Powder. Charger.

UPDATE: Swix Sonic R1 Adjustable Carbon Ski Poles

December 6, 2013 by Dana Allen

We found a signifiant flaw with the pre-production version of the Swix Sonic R1 Full Carbon Ski Pole, but it appears that Swix has fixed the issue.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon X Pro 120, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Volkl Mantra

September 13, 2016December 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.

MHM PowderKeg 32

January 19, 2014November 22, 2013 by Justin Bobb

Intended for both skiers and snowboarders, the PowderKeg 32 offers a lot of storage for a pack this size, and it lets you carry your skis or your board however you want.

Pret Effect Helmet

November 13, 2013 by Paul Forward

"The Pret Effect is a well-designed, comfortable helmet that has a variety of smart features—including innovative magnetic buckles. I think it’s one of the best helmets I’ve used."

Salomon Quest Max 120, Blister Gear Review

Salomon Quest Max BC 120

February 27, 2014October 16, 2013 by Paul Forward

The Quest BC 120 is an excellent do-it-all boot for those who want a solid alpine boot that does well touring.

Dakine Shifter Pants

October 12, 2013 by Dana Allen

Dakine is entering the outerwear arena, and the Shifter is their first 3-layer pant. We put it to the test.

2016-2017 Line Sick Day 110

December 4, 2016October 8, 2013 by Dana Allen

If you're looking for a ski to tour on, but one that can still hold its own in-bounds in most conditions, the Sick Day 110 deserves to be on your radar.

Paul Forward on the Moment Exit World, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Moment Exit World

September 30, 2013September 29, 2013 by Paul Forward

"I love having a quiver of skis. But right now, if I had to spend my whole season on a single setup, I'd get a good tech binding and put it on the 190cm Exit World."

2015-2016 Rossignol Soul 7

September 13, 2016September 8, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The new Rossignol Soul 7 is an intuitive, quick, well-balanced ski that is going to satisfy a broad range of skiers, from beginners to experts.

Treble Cone Trip Report, Blister Gear Review.

Trip Report: Treble Cone, Wanaka, NZ

September 6, 2013September 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We took a few days away from the club fields and rope tows of Canterbury to check out Treble Cone—the largest ski area in the Wanaka / Queenstown region.

2013 Black Diamond Big Mountain CHILL Series Comp – Temple Basin, NZ

September 3, 2013September 2, 2013 by Justin Bobb

The New Zealand CHILL Series wrapped up last weekend. Here are a few photos of the challenging terrain and the athletes who threw down hard as they vied to qualify for the Freeride World Tour.

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