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Kara Williard reviews the Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 for BLISTER.

Flash Review – Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0

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The Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 is an ultra high-end women-specific Enduro bike that we've been spending time on — Blister Members can now read our initial on-trail impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Wild Rye Baddie Bib for BLISTER.

Women’s Bike Bib & Chamois Roundup

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If you spend any time in the saddle you’ll know that a proper chamois, butt, and saddle interface is essential for sustained comfort during rides. In this roundup, we discuss a variety of bib and chamois options that one of our female reviewers has been logging a lot of saddle time in recently.
For decades, Kästle has been making high-end skis for everything from racing to Nordic and skimo. But what sparked their recent launch into the ski boot category? It’s far from a simple process, so on GEAR:30, we talked to Alessandro Speranzoni, Kästle’s global ski boot product engineer, and Alex Pritzlaff, their U.S. product manager, to get all the details on the backstory and latest collection of Kästle ski boots.

Kästle Ski Boots: Origins, Design, & 23/24 Lineup (Ep.250)

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For decades, Kästle has been making high-end skis for everything from racing to Nordic and skimo. But what sparked their recent launch into the ski boot category? It’s far from a simple process, so we talked to Alessandro Speranzoni, Kästle’s global ski boot product engineer, and Alex Pritzlaff, their U.S. product manager, to get all the details on the backstory and latest collection of Kästle ski boots.
Kara Williard reviews the Scarpa Gea RS for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Scarpa Gea RS

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Here are our initial thoughts on Scarpa's updated Gea RS, including comparisons to the Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout W.

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Kara Williard reviews the Skida Brim Hat for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: April 2023

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The April edition of Stuff We Like includes a variety of items that our reviewers have found useful lately, from pocket knives to ski poles, racks that carry kayaks via your bike, ski-touring apparel, gels, and more. Check it out to see the latest items our reviewers have been digging.
Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104 for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104

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For 23/24 Nordica is transferring their lightweight "Unlimited" construction to a wider women's ski, the Santa Ana Unlimited 104. Check out our thoughts so far.

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