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2016-2017 22 Designs Outlaw

June 29, 2016 by Robin Abeles
Robin Abeles reviews the 22 Designs Outlaw for Blister Gear Review.

The 22 Designs Outlaw is a powerful NTN binding that brings back the feel of old-school tele turns.

Categories Reviews, Telemark Bindings

Solo Stove Lite

February 23, 2016February 13, 2016 by Robin Abeles
Robin Abeles reviews the Solo Stove Lite for Blister Gear Review.

While not the fastest cooking stove on the market, the Solo Stove Lite offers an interesting and innovative alternative.

Categories Climbing, Lifestyle / Casual, Recommended, Reviews

NTN Boots, Part 2: Scarpa T-Race vs. Scarpa Tx Comp

April 13, 2015March 20, 2014 by Robin Abeles
review of the Scarpa Tx Comp and Scarpa T-Race, Blister Gear Review

It’s time to compare two of the most aggressive boots in their respective platforms – the Scarpa (75mm) T-Race and the Scarpa (NTN) Tx Comp.

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots

NTN Boots, Part 1

March 21, 2014March 18, 2014 by Robin Abeles
Robin Abeles reviews NTN boots, Blister Gear Review

For any telemark skier looking to jump to NTN bindings, the boot is an important part of your decision. In this 2-part review, we first discuss NTN boots in general.

Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots, Telemark Bindings

United We Ski

January 16, 2014January 14, 2014 by Robin Abeles
United We Ski review, Blister Gear Review

It’s been a good season for ski movies, but there’s one you might have missed. And it’s a great one: United We Ski.

Categories Features, Recommended

2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog

September 29, 2015March 3, 2013 by Robin Abeles
RAMP Groundhog, Blister Gear Review

The RAMP Groundhog is a one-ski quiver that carves well in all conditions, but there are a few things freeheelers should note to really get this ski dialed.

Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Pants

November 2, 2012November 1, 2012 by Robin Abeles

Generally speaking, the First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Pants are breathable, warm, stylish, and comfortable. But where do they fall short, and where do they excel?

Categories Apparel, Pants, Recommended, Reviews

H2O Gear Kodiak, 184cm

November 4, 2014June 15, 2012 by Robin Abeles

Set up for tele, the H2O Gear Kodiak has an adaptive-feeling flex that, depending on conditions, can help or hinder performance, and was unlike anything reviewer Robin Abeles had experienced before.

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

DPS Wailer 99 PURE and HYBRID

May 23, 2012May 23, 2012 by Robin Abeles

We’ve already spilled quite a bit of ink on the DPS Wailer 99. But how well does it do telemark? Robin Abeles weighs in on the Wailer 99, in both its PURE and HYBRID constructions.

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

Giro Manifest Goggle

September 25, 2012May 12, 2012 by Robin Abeles

The Giro Manifest goggle offers a comfortable and sturdy fit with otherwise good vision, but lens durability was questionable.

Categories Goggles, Recommended, Reviews

2011-2012 Bluehouse Radius

May 9, 2012March 22, 2012 by Robin Abeles

The Bluehouse Radius is no joke. It’s a speed-loving tele ski that rips groomers yet still provides a surprising amount of float in pow.

Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2nd Look: Osprey Kode 30 Backpack

May 22, 2012March 14, 2012 by Robin Abeles

The Osprey Kode 30 is one of the most comfortable, versatile, and organized backcountry ski backpacks on the market. Robin Abeles argues that, with a few tweaks, it could be perfect.

Categories Backpacks, Recommended, Reviews

2013-2014 4FRNT CRJ, 180cm

October 7, 2014July 20, 2011 by Robin Abeles
2011-2012 4FRNT CRJ, 180cm, Blister Gear Review

Robin Abeles gives a telemarker’s take on CR Johnson’s big mountain, deep powder, jib ski.

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

Rottefella NTN Binding / DPS Wailer 112RP Hybrid, 178cm

March 18, 2014April 29, 2011 by Robin Abeles
Rottefella NTN Binding / DPS Wailer 112Rp Hybrid, 178cm, Blister Gear Review

NTN: the New Telemark Norm. Time for all the freeheelers to geek out, argue, fight, hug, celebrate, etc., etc.

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing, Telemark Bindings

Robin Abeles

June 27, 2013January 15, 2011 by Robin Abeles

Age: 33 | Vitals: 5’6″, 135 lbs. | Years skiing: 30 | Current Residence: Sandy, Utah Background I was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and learned to ice skate and ski at age two. I was playing hockey not long after, and … Read more

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