Bryan Iguchi's pro model is designed for "having fun on it, on any mountain, in any condition." So, where does this do-everything, freestyle-inspired board really shine? Here's our Full Review.
Rossignol has announced a ton of new ski & snowboard products for the 2024-2025 season — including multiple skis, ski boots, boards, & more. Here are the details.
The Juggernaut is the stiffest twin in Rossignol's lineup, but they recently tweaked it to make it more accessible. So just how game-on is the new model, and what sort of riders — freestyle-minded or not — might want to consider it? Check out our Full Review.
The Apollo is the stiffest binding in the Jones lineup, and we've been using it as a daily driver this season. Check out our Full Review to see how it's performed, and how it compares to other flagship bindings like the NOW O-Drive.
Over the past couple of seasons, we have been testing *a lot* of ski / snowboard outerwear. So in this huge, “mega roundup,” we’re comparing all of these pieces head-to-head to help you figure out which ones might be worth considering. In Part One, we cover 20 different jackets & pants.
Nitro recently updated the Squash, and say it offers "unparalleled float in the powder and a turn so nice it will make you never want to leave the groomers." So just how well does it blend freeride inspiration with all-mountain versatility? Check out our full review.
For decades, brands have been trying to come up with snowboard bindings that are quicker and easier when it comes to getting into and out of them. However, those attempts have historically come with various downsides. With their Supermatic binding, Nidecker aimed to address those compromises while maximizing ease of use. So, how’d they do? We spent all of last season in them — check out our full review.
Which 2 snowboards and/or splitboards would you pick for all the riding you do in a season? We got answers from several of our snowboard reviewers — check out their selections, and let us know your own!
Over the past weeks, we’ve been rolling out our reviewers’ picks for their personal ski quivers, and now it’s time for our snowboard reviewers to chime in — starting with their ideal 3-snowboard quivers.
The Ultralight Stratos Splitboard is a high-end board designed to excel on the up and down in a variety of conditions. So... does it? And what sort of riders ought to be considering it?
Raide is the newest player in the ultralight snowsports category and their first product, the LF 40L backpack, is a very interesting initial offering. Check out our First Look for more on this UHMWPE (aka, Dyneema) pack and the brand behind it.
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Phantom Glide’s Shaun Spacht to discuss the origins, evolution, and future of Phantom Glide’s permanent base treatment; how it differs from wax & permanently affects the performance of ski and snowboard base materials; the ways in which the folks at Phantom Glide have shifted how they think and talk about their base treatments, and more.
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, to get a state of the union on the brand and discuss their 2023-2024 ski and snowboard lineup. We cover the brand-new Nocturne 88 skis; Shepherd snowboard and splitboard; revised Vital 98; the evolution of their “Algal Tech” and “Spiral Made” construction techniques; and much more.
From fall-line chargers to tight-tree slashers, modern surf-inspired boards span a wide range these days. So where does the Storm Wolf, one of the latest collabs between surfboard shaper Chris Christenson and Jeremy Jones, slot into the mix? Check out our full review to find out.
The Lib Tech Orca Split is a versatile, volume-shifted splitboard that has proven its capability across steep Alaskan lines, spring hardpack, and just about everything in between. Check out the full review for more info, including how it compares to other boards from Jones, Venture, & Rossignol.
MountainFLOW makes quality ski waxes with an eco-friendly approach, and we’ve partnered with them to bring you a breakdown of their snowsports wax lineup.
We spent all of last season using the ultralight "Pro" version of Spark R&D's Arc binding — plus several of Spark's in-house accessories — and have come away very impressed.
We’re big fans of the Spark R&D Surge Pro, but what about the lighter, surfier version? Check out our review of the Women’s Arc Pro Splitboard Binding.