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Wolf Tooth Chainring

August 12, 2013 by Tom Collier
Want to make your ride simpler, quieter, and lighter? You should try the Wolf Tooth narrow/wide chainring.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Playboats, Blister Gear Review.

Boats 101: Playboats

August 9, 2013 by David Spiegel
Do you know the difference between freestyle kayaks and play runners? If not, this article is for you.
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Paddle Sports 101, Recommended
Mammut Infinity 9.5mm, Blister Gear Review.

Mammut Infinity 9.5 Single Rope

August 9, 2015August 8, 2013 by Dave Alie
Mammut's Infinity, a 9.5mm single with exceptionally fluid handling, sets the bar pretty high for the one-rope quiver.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
New Zealand, Blister Gear Review.

Blister Heads South—New Zealand

August 6, 2013August 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
It's time for Blister's annual August review trip, and this year, we're switching things up.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Psicobloc, Blister Gear review.

Chris Sharma on the Psicobloc Masters Series

August 3, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matt Pincus
Psicobloc is genius. We talked to two of the best climbers in the world last night (including Chris Sharma) to hear more about the competition and witness some incredible 50-foot falls into the Olympic Center pool. These are photos you need to check out, even if you're not a climber.
Categories Featured, Industry Profiles, Recommended
Outdoor Retailer, Blister Gear Review

Outdoor Retailer: Day 1

August 22, 2013July 31, 2013 by Axie Navas
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is in full swing, and we're in the thick of it. Here are 10 intriguing products from OR, Day 1.
Categories Featured, Industry Profiles, Recommended
Maverick, Blister Gear Review.

NRS Maverick Gloves

July 29, 2013July 29, 2013 by Jane Koopman
The NRS Maverick Gloves keep your hands warm in above-freezing temperatures without sacrificing dexterity. You almost forget you're wearing warmers.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Speedgoat, Blister Gear Review.

Gallery: Speedgoat 2013

July 29, 2013July 28, 2013 by Axie Navas
If there was any doubt, Speedgoat is the toughest 50K in the U.S. And we have the photos to prove it.
Categories Featured, Industry Profiles, Recommended
Dagger Nomad 8.5, Blister Gear Review

BLISTER Symposium: Choosing the Right Paddle

July 25, 2013July 24, 2013 by Axie Navas
Blister's boat reviewers debate the pros and cons of various materials, shapes, lengths, and degrees of feather - issues worth considering whether you're looking for your first or your next paddle. See whether you agree or disagree.
Categories Blister Symposium, Featured, Recommended
Club Ride Vibe Jersey, Blister Gear Review.

Club Ride Vibe Jersey

July 21, 2013 by Eric Melson
The Vibe jersey is Club Ride's latest addition to their lineup. It's as much a casual shirt as it is a technical piece of gear, and it works as well on the bike as it does in a local brewery.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Five Ten Water Tennie, Blister Gear Review.

Five Ten Water Tennie

July 19, 2013 by David Spiegel
Five Ten's Water Tennie is comfortable in the boat, yet its Stealth Rubber sole still provides good traction for difficult portages.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Five Ten Stonelands VCS

Five Ten Stonelands VCS

July 14, 2013 by Dave Alie
Though not an edging machine, the Five Ten Stonelands VCS strikes a good balance between sensitivity and performance. It also marks a new step in climbing shoe design.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Rossignol Angus Snowboard Blister Gear Review.

2013-2014 Rossignol Angus

July 22, 2015July 13, 2013 by Zeppelin Zeerip
A light, poppy, playful board, the Rossignol Angus shines in fresh power and spring slush with its Amptek All-Mountain rocker.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
Zach Lerner, Blister Gear Review.

20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Zach Lerner isn't just one of the most interesting climbers out there, he's one of the most interesting people in mountain sports. See why.
Categories 20 Questions, Featured, Features, Recommended
Specialized Enduro Expert, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Specialized Enduro Expert

July 12, 2013July 10, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Specialized Enduro Expert excels in downhill chunder and holding its line at speed. And its old school horst linkage can still compete with today's new-fangled suspension designs.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail, Blister Gear Review.

New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail

July 9, 2013July 9, 2013 by Lance Peterson
The New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail provides an excellent combination of trail feel, cushioning, and protection.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Running Shoes
Turner Burner, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Turner Burner

July 9, 2013July 8, 2013 by Dana Allen
The Burner is Dave Turner's entry into 650b. If you're thinking about making the jump to 27.5, the Burner should be on your shortlist.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal, Glenwild Loop, Utah.

Five Ten Maltese Falcon Bike Shoes

July 8, 2013July 4, 2013 by Marshal Olson
The Five Ten Maltese Falcon is a durable biking shoe that provides great traction. It's also comfortable and pedals well, especially if you've got wide feet.
Categories Bike Shoes, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Climbing and the Olympics, Blister Gear Review.

BLISTER Symposium: Climbing, Competition, & the Olympics

July 3, 2013July 3, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Should climbing have made the Olympic cut? Does competition degrade the sport? Blister climbers have weighed in on these - and on the underlying issues. Now it's your turn.
Categories Blister Symposium, Featured, Features, Recommended
Quick Bike Fixes, Blister Gear review

7 On-Trail Fixes

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by Axie Navas
A lot can go wrong when you're out on the trails. So we've compiled a list of seven quick fixes to get you home even when your wheel is taco'd or the derailleur cable snaps.
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended
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