Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Prior CBC for Blister

Deep Dive: Prior CBC

We compare the CBC to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Blizzard Spur, Faction Candide 4.0, and K2 Catamaran.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Folsom Trophy Carbon for Blister

18/19 Folsom Trophy Carbon

Check out our intitial on-snow impressions of Folsom's lightweight playful pow ski.

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Blister's Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout

Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout

We’ve now covered several of the most interesting lightweight touring bindings for 18/19 (including the new G3 ZED), and now we’re comparing them to show where, exactly, each binding stands out, which one might make the most sense for you, and how this lightweight category of bindings compares to heavier touring bindings like the Salomon / Atomic Shift, Marker Kingpin, and Fritschi Tecton.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Flylow Cooper Jacket for Blister

Flylow Cooper Jacket

The Cooper is a brand-new shell from Flylow that uses their new air-permeable waterproof fabric. It also offers a rare combination of traits that make it a great shell for both inbounds and backcountry use.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Petzl Boreo helmet for Blister

Petzl Boreo Helmet

Climbing helmet standards have typically been focused on protecting against impacts from above (e.g. rockfall). But Petzl’s new Boreo helmet is also tested against the front, side, and rear impacts that are common in actual falls. The idea certainly makes sense, but how well is that idea executed here? Check out our review.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Mammut Ultralight Removable Airbag 3.0 for Blister

Mammut Ultralight Removable Airbag 3.0

Avalanche airbags can provide significant safety benefits, but they can also be prohibitively expensive or discouragingly heavy. But the Mammut Ultralight Removable Airbag 3.0 is one of the lightest and one of the least expensive airbag packs on the market, so is the problem finally solved?
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Renoun Z-Line 90 for Blister

18/19 Renoun Z-Line 90

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Renoun Z-Line 90, with comparisons to the Head Monster 88, Blizzard Brahma, Folsom Spar 88, and more...

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Folsom Skis Spar 88 for Blister

18/19 Folsom Skis Spar 88

The Folsom Skis Spar 88 reminds us a lot of a ski we really like — the Blizzard Brahma. Check out our initial on-snow impressions to see how they compare.

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