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Eric Melson reviews the Transition Covert 29, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Transition Covert 29

August 18, 2014 by Eric Melson
If your local trails feature sit-and-spin climbs and fast, ripping descents, you’ll get along well with the Transition Covert 29.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL for Blister Gear Review

2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition

August 17, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition is a versatile, adjustable All Mountain ride with a good build.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Trip Report Olympus, Blister gear Review.

Back to Canterbury

August 13, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte
In just a few days, we're heading back to Canterbury, New Zealand for our southern hemisphere ski review trip. (And we're going to sneak in some backpacking this time, too.)
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Noah Bodman reviews the GT Fury Expert, Blister Gear Review.

2014 GT Fury Expert

August 17, 2014August 10, 2014 by Noah Bodman
One of the better all-around DH bikes we've tested, the GT Fury Expert is great at plowing over rough terrain, but it's also poppy and playful.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Knolly Podium, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Knolly Podium

August 17, 2014August 8, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Knolly Bikes Podium can handle challenging, technical terrain while also providing a whole bunch of pop. If you’re into skying through jump lines, don’t pass it up.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Psicobloc, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Psicobloc Finals

August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The finals of Psicobloc 2014 are tomorrow night and we'll be there, again. Check out photos and a recap from last year's amazing event.
Categories Featured, Industry Profiles, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the Specialized S-Works Demo 8, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Specialized S-Works Demo 8

August 17, 2014August 6, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Other bikes are better for lapping jumps in the bike park, but when it comes to hurtling down steep, rough trails, the Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is very hard to beat.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Scott Nelson reviews the Armada Al Dente, Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Armada Edollo

December 10, 2021August 4, 2014 by Scott Nelson
Henrik Harlaut’s pro model, the Armada Al Dente, stands in a class of its own as the widest, most jib-oriented park ski we've ever tested.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face Team Chute Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Race Face Team Chute Jacket

August 17, 2014July 31, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Race Face Team Chute jacket will keep you dry on wet, muddy rides, it's more durable than your average rain jacket, and it won't cost you a fortune.
Categories Apparel, Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Jackets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Dave Alie reviews the La Sportiva Katana Lace, Blister Gear Review.

La Sportiva Katana Lace

July 30, 2014 by Dave Alie
The La Sportiva Katana Lace is a good all-around shoe that excels at trad and crack climbing.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Footwear, Recommended
Blister Gear Review, Whistler Bike Park, Noah Bodman

Blister, Whistler, 2014

December 2, 2014July 29, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
So. Much. Fun.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Videos
Scott Nelson reviews the Nordica OMW, Blister Gear Review.

2015-2016 Nordica OMW

September 22, 2015July 27, 2014 by Scott Nelson
The new 181cm Nordica OMW is a versatile park ski, and we'll tell you exactly how it stacks up to some of the most popular skis in the category.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
David Spiegel reviews the Astral Brewer, Blister Gear Review.

Astral Brewer Water Shoe

July 30, 2014July 26, 2014 by David Spiegel
The redesigned Brewer has proven to be a simple, lightweight paddling shoe that offers just as much comfort as it does grip with Astral’s new G.14 rubber outsole.
Categories Featured, Footwear, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Lexi Dowdall reviews the Dalbello KR 2 Kryzma I.D., Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Dalbello KR 2 Kryzma I.D.

October 11, 2021July 25, 2014 by Lexi Dowdall
If you are an aggressive female skier looking for a high-performance alpine boot, the Dalbello Kryzma is well worth considering.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots
Blister Gear Review's photos of Whistler Blackcomb

Trip Report: Whistler Blackcomb

August 17, 2014July 24, 2014 by Noah Bodman
We sent a team of reviewers to Whistler, BC, to test trail and DH bikes on some of the best trails in the world. Here's a recap and photo gallery.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Noah Bodman reviews the Alpinestars Alps Kevlar knee guard, Blister Gear Review.

Alpinestars Alps Kevlar Knee Guard

September 25, 2014July 23, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Alpinestars Alps Kevlar is a reasonably priced, middle-of-the-road option between heavy duty plastic knee/shinguards, and lightweight, flexible knee pads.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Blister Book Reviews

The New American Road Trip Mixtape

July 21, 2014July 20, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard wrote a book about life's big questions, climbing, ditching your routine, and living out of your car. While the book is only a semi-success, it's certainly worth your time.
Categories Books, Featured, Recommended
The Yeti SB5c, Blister Gear Review

Preview: Yeti SB5c

July 18, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Yeti debuts a 2015 trail bike with a unique suspension design. Promising features and unanswered questions abound.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Karl Meltzer, Blister Gear Review.

Speedgoat—the Toughest 50k in the USA

July 12, 2019July 17, 2014 by Will Brown
Saturday, the toughest 50k in the U.S. is going down at Snowbird Ski Resort. It's called the Speedgoat, and Karl Meltzer (who's won more 100-mile trail races than anyone) is once again hosting the event. We talked with Karl about the race and about the current state of Ultra.
Categories Featured, Industry Profiles, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X1, Blister Gear Review.

SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 2

July 15, 2014July 15, 2014 by Noah Bodman
SRAM’s new X1 is lighter, cleaner, and shifts better than 2x10 systems, and it’s currently the most affordable 11-speed drivetrain available.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
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