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Noah Bodman reviews the FSA Afterburner brakes, Blister Gear Review.

FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes

April 20, 2015 by Noah Bodman

UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we've added to our review a note on the brakes' durability. If you're looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the Fischer Ranger W 98, Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Fischer My Ranger 98

November 27, 2018April 17, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte

Fischer has created a hybrid ski for use in the resort and out. Check out where we think the Ranger W 98 is most in its element.

Tom Collier reviews the Niner WFO 9 4-Star XO1 for Blister Gear Review

2015 Niner WFO 9

June 15, 2015April 16, 2015 by Tom Collier

The Niner WFO 9 proves that the 'long travel + big wheels' formula doesn't have to amount to a one trick pony.

How Much Bike do You Really Need?

April 13, 2015 by Marshal Olson

Long-travel trail bikes are all the rage, but are they overkill? Marshal Olson shares his thoughts brought on by a midlife biking crisis.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Dalbello Lupo for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Dalbello Lupo SP I.D.

April 13, 2015April 12, 2015 by Sam Shaheen

The Dalbello Lupo SP I.D. could be a particularly good choice for those who take more of a freestyle approach to the mountain and do a lot of hiking in the resort or shorter backcountry tours.

Trail Bikes: Short vs Long Travel

December 27, 2021April 9, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What role does suspension travel play in defining the character of a trail bike? Are other factors more important? Three of our reviewers weigh in...

Will Brown reviews the Romp Skis 106, Blister Gear Review.

2015-2016 Romp Skis 106

May 22, 2015April 8, 2015 by Will Brown

Romp built two custom skis for Blister from the same mold, but with very different designs. Here's our review of the second, freestyle-oriented ski.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum

November 22, 2021April 7, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Three of us at Blister have now reviewed the Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum, and all three agree that it is the best fitting boot (and perhaps the best overall boot) that we have ever used.

Will Brown reviews the Moment Tahoe, Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Moment Tahoe 96

January 10, 2018April 5, 2015 by Will Brown

The Moment Tahoe is no joke. And when it comes to making big turns at very high speeds, we haven't skied anything that rivals it.

Julia Van Raalte reviews the DPS Wailer 112RP2 Tour1

2019-2020 DPS Wailer 112 Tour1

February 3, 2020April 4, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte

DPS has released a line of light, touring-specific skis with their new "Tour1" construction, and we've been putting in some time on the Wailer 112RP2 Tour1 in Alaska.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Spur for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Spur

November 25, 2016March 31, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Update: we've added a 2nd review of the Spur by Paul Forward, conducted while heli & resort skiing in Alaska.

Strafe Temerity Jacket and Pants

July 24, 2015March 29, 2015 by Will Brown

Finally, there’s another more freeride-focused outerwear kit made with Polartec NeoShell: the new Temerity jacket and pants from Strafe.

Topic of the Week - Easy vs. Demanding Skis, Blister Gear Review

Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket

December 7, 2015March 27, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Touring season is upon us, and Arc'teryx's new hybrid soft shell / hard shell, the Lithic Comp, is a very impressive option.

Will Brown reviews the Whitedot Director, Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 Whitedot Director

November 27, 2018March 24, 2015 by Will Brown

For an all-mountain charger of this width, the Whitedot Director is the best we’ve tested in deep powder.

Cotopaxi Cayambe 20L Ski Pack

March 21, 2015 by Brett Carroll

Cotopaxi is a company that's committed to doing tangible good around the world, and to making great products. We put their 20 liter ski-carry pack to the test.

Will Brown reviews the Moment Ghost Train, Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Moment Ghost Train

December 4, 2016March 19, 2015 by Will Brown

The Moment Ghost Train is a weird looking pow ski that may force us to turn the expression “two-faced” into a compliment.

Charlie Bradley reviews the Dodge Ski Boot, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Dodge Ski Boot

March 16, 2015 by Charlie Bradley

Dodge is making a carbon fiber ski boot that is quite stiff, customizable, and skis great on piste.

2019-2020 Blizzard Cochise

February 3, 2020March 15, 2015 by Will Brown

We've been A/B-ing the current and the new Blizzard Cochise, so here's our first review on its soft snow performance.

Christina Bruno reviews the Never Summer Raven for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Never Summer Raven

March 13, 2015 by Christina Bruno

The Never Summer Raven is a versatile, all-mountain performer that can be pushed hard while offering a forgiving ride.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Whitedot Redeemer for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer

January 11, 2018March 12, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.

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