State of the Blister Union
Want to know more about how we do things and what we're up to? Here is an open letter from Blister's Founder.
Jonathan Ellsworth
The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016 (Ep.26)
We talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights and lowlights of Interbike.
Trip Report: Testing New Gear, Exploring New Zealand
We headed to Canterbury, NZ, to test new ski equipment and to explore this exquisite place.
New Ski Gear Report from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand (Ep.25)
Our reviewers discuss the most surprising and the most impressive gear we just tested in New Zealand.
Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.
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First Look: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
We're getting the new Salomon QST 106 on snow this week in New Zealand, but here are our initial thoughts on the ski + rocker pics, specs, etc.
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.
ENVE Composites (Ep.23)
If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story...
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...
Xavier de le Rue, Snowboarder (Ep.21)
We talk to one of the all-time greats about riding and risk, why faster = safer, the current state of snowboarding, 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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Blister’s Bike Editor, Noah Bodman (Ep.20)
Noah and I discuss new bike tech; Brexit; Butte, MT; Tom Brady, the greatest bike race on earth; the conflict between bikers and other wilderness users, and more...
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?
What’s Next? The Future of Helmet Design (Ep.19)
We talk to the Sr. Director of R&D at Giro, Rob Wesson, about CTE, emerging safety standards, and where helmet design is headed.
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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Deep Dive: Head Monster 108
We compare the Monster 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, Armada Invictus 108, Moment Belafonte, Line Supernatural 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, J Ski The Metal, Liberty Variant 113, and more...
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How to Protect Your Head (Ep.18)
You know you should wear a helmet, because head injuries are no joke. But are all helmets equally safe? And what's up with all those different safety certifications? What do you really need to know before purchasing a helmet? We talk to the founder & head designer of Sweet Protection, Stale Moller, about all this and more.
