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Inov-8 Terraultra G 270
The Inov-8 Terraultra G 270 is one of the most versatile trail shoes we’ve used, whether for up-tempo workouts or long days in the mountains. Check out our review to see why.
Win Ski Boots from Scott
This week the winner will get a pair of Scott’s men’s or women’s AT boots!
2020-2021 Moment Chipotle Banana
The Moment Chipotle Banana is a 122mm-wide ski that’s gained a bit of a cult following among skiers who like to ski fast and / or surf around in deep snow. Check out our First Look & Flash Review.
The New Race Landscape (Ep.54)
We’re discussing the major rider and team moves in the world of men’s DH and women’s DH; we place our $1000 predictions on the upcoming season; and we discuss some of the news and moves in the freeride and enduro scene, too.
2021 Pivot Trail 429
Pivot’s longstanding Trail 429 just got a major update, but how true to the original recipe is the new, V3 version? Check out our First Look to find out.
Moab Red Hot & Black Canyon Ultras Recap + New-Tech Trail Shoes (Ep.81)
We’ve got some race recaps for you; our initial impressions of Saucony’s Switchback2 (which features the BOA system); and we discuss the arrival of the first carbon-plated trail shoe, The North Face’s Flight Vectiv.
21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99
We’re rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.
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2021-2022 Black Crows Camox
And the winner of our “We’re Finally Going to Review It” award goes to … the Black Crows Camox! Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this playful, 97mm-wide ski.
20/21 Black Crows Camox
Update 2.23.21: Check out our updated thoughts on the Camox.
Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister members.
To get our comprehensive deep dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear without waiting for our full reviews, become a Blister Member and receive many other services, deals, and discounts.
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Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet
Is it possible to have “one helmet for everything” — from long days of pedaling to shuttle or lift laps? The convertible Sweet Protection Arbitrator helmet might be the best option for this that we’ve used. Check out our full review to see why.
Shop Talk: Gear West, Long Lake, MN (Ep.136)
Mark “Osman” Osell and Jeff Perry from Gear West in Long Lake, Minnesota, to talk about the Minnesota ski scene; the Gear West campus; dropping cliffs in the Iowa backcountry; the fantastic bike culture of Minnesota, and more.
Win Men’s & Women’s Zeal Goggles
The TWO winners this week will each to get pick any pair of Zeal goggles they want!
Reviewer Reports: Privateer 161; Suspension Roundup; Aggressive Hardtails; & Wheel Size (Ep.53)
We’re discussing the Privateer 161; offering more fork and shock comparisons; wrapping our heads around Marin’s aggressive hardtail; and our bike editor makes the case for why you might want to reconsider swearing allegiance to one particular wheel size.
20/21 Moment Chipotle Banana
Check out Paul Forward’s initial take on Moment’s 122mm-wide Chipotle Banana, both as a pure pow ski and as a resort chop ski.
Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister members.
To get our comprehensive deep dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear without waiting for our full reviews, become a Blister Member and receive many other services, deals, and discounts.
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2020-2021 4FRNT Devastator
From the steep and deep to the firm and fast, we’ve been spending a lot of time on the overhauled 4FRNT Devastator. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how the new ski compares to its predecessor and the rest of the playful all-mountain market.
Inov-8 Terraultra G 270
The Inov-8 Terraultra G 270 is one of the most versatile trail shoes we’ve used, whether for up-tempo workouts or long days in the mountains. Check out our review to see why.
Win Ski Boots from Scott
This week the winner will get a pair of Scott’s men’s or women’s AT boots!
2020-2021 Moment Chipotle Banana
The Moment Chipotle Banana is a 122mm-wide ski that’s gained a bit of a cult following among skiers who like to ski fast and / or surf around in deep snow. Check out our First Look & Flash Review.
The New Race Landscape (Ep.54)
We’re discussing the major rider and team moves in the world of men’s DH and women’s DH; we place our $1000 predictions on the upcoming season; and we discuss some of the news and moves in the freeride and enduro scene, too.
2021 Pivot Trail 429
Pivot’s longstanding Trail 429 just got a major update, but how true to the original recipe is the new, V3 version? Check out our First Look to find out.
Moab Red Hot & Black Canyon Ultras Recap + New-Tech Trail Shoes (Ep.81)
We’ve got some race recaps for you; our initial impressions of Saucony’s Switchback2 (which features the BOA system); and we discuss the arrival of the first carbon-plated trail shoe, The North Face’s Flight Vectiv.
21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99
We’re rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.
2021-2022 Black Crows Camox
And the winner of our “We’re Finally Going to Review It” award goes to … the Black Crows Camox! Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this playful, 97mm-wide ski.
20/21 Black Crows Camox
Update 2.23.21: Check out our updated thoughts on the Camox.
Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet
Is it possible to have “one helmet for everything” — from long days of pedaling to shuttle or lift laps? The convertible Sweet Protection Arbitrator helmet might be the best option for this that we’ve used. Check out our full review to see why.
Shop Talk: Gear West, Long Lake, MN (Ep.136)
Mark “Osman” Osell and Jeff Perry from Gear West in Long Lake, Minnesota, to talk about the Minnesota ski scene; the Gear West campus; dropping cliffs in the Iowa backcountry; the fantastic bike culture of Minnesota, and more.
Win Men’s & Women’s Zeal Goggles
The TWO winners this week will each to get pick any pair of Zeal goggles they want!