Sam Shaheen | Blister

Smith 4D Mag Goggle

June 14, 2019April 1, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Ski & snowboard goggles have undergone a lot of changes recently, but one thing that’s remained relatively unchanged is their lenses. For 19/20, Smith is changing that with their 4D Mag goggle, which features a unique extended lens to offer increased field of view. So is it just a gimmick, or a notable advancement? Check out our review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Mammut Trion Spine 50 Pack for Blister

Mammut Trion Spine 50 Backpack

March 19, 2019March 18, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

Mammut just released a new line of packs with a unique suspension system designed to move with you, rather than against you. So how does the Trion Spine compare to packs with similar designs, and where does this all-purpose alpine pack excel? Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen discuss a bunch of new apparel on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast

19/20 Apparel — Sustainability, New Tech, & the Death of Full-Zip Jackets?? (Ep.40)

March 22, 2019March 15, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

We’ve been inundated at HQ with new apparel from Patagonia, Mammut, Flylow, Sole, and much more in the past few weeks. Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa recently sat down to do their favorite thing — geek out on new apparel.

The North Face Ceptor Jacket

March 13, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face Ceptor Jacket brings a lot of what you'd expect from a technical 3L shell (great weather resistance, plenty of features, and decent breathability) but does so without an exuberant price tag. Check out our full review.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Prior CBC for Blister

Prior Snowboards & Skis, with Dominic Morin (Ep.39)

March 11, 2019March 9, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

We talk to Prior’s head snowboard and ski shaper, Dominic Morin, about the origins of Prior, their philosophy of ski and snowboard shaping, their craziest designs, their new shapes for 19/20, and the legacy of Chris Prior.

Colltex Clariden Climbing Skins

March 7, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

Colltex has been making climbing skins for more than 50 years, and it shows. Their Clariden skins’ low weight, great glide, and easy to use adhesive make them an excellent option for a lot of backcountry skiers.

Black Diamond Helio Active Shell

June 14, 2019February 21, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The Black Diamond Helio Active Shell is an extremely impressive Gore-Tex jacket, and is worth a good look if you're a backcountry skier or snowboarder who appreciates weather resistance, breathability, and low weight. Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Line Outline for Blister.

19/20 Line Outline

February 20, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Line's new playful pow ski, the Outline.

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Flylow Baker Bib

June 14, 2019February 19, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The Flylow Baker Bib has garnered a cult following among skiers and snowboarders who are really hard on their gear. Check out our full review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Rab Sharp Edge Jacket & Pants for Blister

Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants

January 29, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

There aren't many kits out there designed specifically for ski mountaineering, but Rab's Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants are. So how do they perform in big terrain, and should you still be considering them even if you're not walking around in crampons and hacking your way up steep ice? Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Folsom Trophy Carbon for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Trophy Carbon

December 9, 2021January 28, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The Folsom Trophy Carbon is one of the few playful pow skis that’s light enough to tour on, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Kai Palkeinen at Pulse Boot Lab & Ski Co. in Revelstoke, CA.

New Innovations in Bootfitting with Pulse Boot Lab (Ep.35)

January 24, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Are you one of the many people who has wished that your ski boots were a bit stiffer or more comfortable? Well then listen up, because, the bootfitters at Pulse Boot Lab in Revelstoke have come up with a number of innovative ways to achieve both.

2021-2022 Prior CBC

December 10, 2021January 24, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The Prior CBC is very stiff, very playful, and most importantly — very good. Check out our full review of this freestyle pow ski.

Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss new skis and outerwear on Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

New Skis & Outerwear (Ep.33)

January 6, 2019January 5, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the latest skis and outerwear we’re reviewing, including the Black Crows Corvus, Rossi Black Ops, Parlor Cardinal 90, Argent Skis Badger, Flylow Baker Bibs, and Patagonia Micro Puff Storm.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the K2 Super Charger for Blister

2019-2020 K2 Super Charger

February 4, 2020December 27, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The K2 Super Charger is an aptly named ski, so if you like to ski hard and fast on groomers, it's certainly worth a look. Check out our full review for more.

Cy Whitling reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Bent Chetler 120

December 14, 2021December 17, 2018 by Cy Whitling

We compare the Bent Chetler 120 to the Moment Wildcat & Wildcat Tour, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, previous Atomic Bent Chetler, Bent Chetler 100, Folsom Trophy Carbon, Faction Candide 4.0, and more...

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Blister's "Best Of" runner up products and interesting new skis on the GEAR:30 Podcast

“Best Of” Runner-Ups + New Skis (Ep.31)

December 14, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss 3 skis that very narrowly missed getting a “Best Of” selection from us, then we turn to some new skis we’ve been getting on from Folsom, Rossignol, Head, Moment, Dynastar, and more.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Folsom Trophy Carbon for Blister

18/19 Folsom Trophy Carbon

December 12, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Check out our intitial on-snow impressions of Folsom's lightweight playful pow ski.

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All That Glitters is Not Gold; Blister's GEAR:30 podcast

All That Glitters is Not Gold (Ep.30)

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Not all gear is great — or even good. So today we’re discussing a number of intriguing products that turned out to disappoint.

Sam Shaheen reviews the G3 ZED 12 for Blister

2020-2021 G3 ZED 12

December 16, 2020December 7, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The new ZED 12 binding is very impressive on paper. But on snow, how does it compare to the other lightweight touring bindings on the market? Check out our review.

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