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Blister reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti.

2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti

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The brand-new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti is one of the strongest, most powerful skis we’ve reviewed. But how versatile is it, and how well does it work when you don’t feel like skiing flat out? Check out our full review.
Glen Morden, VP of Product Innovation at Patagonia, on the Blister Podcast

Product Innovation at Patagonia, with Glen Morden (Ep.72)

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Glen Morden has an extremely cool job — he's the head of Product Innovation at Patagonia. So we talked to Glen about his background and how he got this position, then Glen pulls back the curtain on the product design process at Patagonia, what he and his colleagues are currently most concerned with, and what sorts of projects are on the horizon.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Prior Husume for Blister.

Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume

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Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Bonafide.

Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide

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We compare the Bonafide to the Volkl Mantra M5, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Rustler 9, HEAD Kore 99, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, and more...

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Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reaction & Responsibilities, Blister Podcast

Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reactions & Responsibilities (Ep.71)

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Last week, professional climber, Sascha Digulian, announced that she has been bullied for years by a fellow pro climber. A firestorm of responses ensued, and sponsorships were terminated. So we discuss why this is more than just some isolated issue in the climbing world; whether the brand sponsors did the right thing; and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate responses — by each of us — to situations like this.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and Dynastar Legend X96 for Blister

18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96

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We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Brahma for Blister

Deep Dive: Blizzard Brahma

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We compare the Brahma to the Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Bonafide, Salomon XDR 88 Ti, Head Kore 93, K2 Ikonic 84 Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Z-Line 90, and a few other skis.

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We talk about spring skiing in Alaska on the GEAR:30 podcast with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood, Alaska

Spring Skiing & Biking in AK (Ep.17)

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We talk to Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound in Girdwood, Alaska, about spring skiing in AK, what gear works well in AK's snowpack and terrain, what new gear he's most intrigued by, and the growing mountain bike scene around Girdwood and Anchorage.
Touring bindings and the G3 Zed Binding on blister's Gear:30 Podcast

Touring Bindings & the New G3 Zed (Ep.16)

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G3 is introducing a new touring binding — the Zed — that they’re calling the lightest fully-featured AT binding on the market. So we talk to G3’s engineers about their design philosophy and development process, current trends in AT bindings, and the compromises inherent in any AT binding.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

18/19 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

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We just spent some time on the all-new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, and you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions and comparisons to the new Head Kore 1 boot.

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