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Blister Topic of the Week: Topic of the Week: Trail Bikes: Short Travel vs. Long Travel

Club Ride New West Jersey and Cargo Away Shorts

July 1, 2013 by Marshal Olson
The Club Ride New West Jersey and Cargo Away shorts work really well on trail. And you'll probably wear them a whole bunch off the bike, too.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Jason, Alta, Blizzard Gunsmoke, Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Blizzard Gunsmoke

December 4, 2016June 30, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
For the 13/14 season, Blizzard has updated the Gunsmoke, and we approve. If you're looking for a playful ski that can still be skied hard all over the mountain, you need to check it out.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra

Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra

June 26, 2013 by Marshal Olson
The Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra was built to fly. It does. Now read on to learn a whole lot about its fit, its durability, its trail feel, its traction, its competition, etc., etc., etc...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Running Shoes
Avalanche Chubie Rear Shock, Blister Gear Review

Avalanche Chubie Rear Shock

June 14, 2013June 13, 2013 by Tom Collier
The Avalanche Chubie rear shock can turn a long-travel trail bike into a mini-downhill machine that can also be pedaled uphill as fast as many short-travel trail bikes. It's a durable, adjustable, high-performance upgrade.
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Recommended, Reviews
Teva Pivot, Blister Gear Review

Teva Pivot Clipless Shoe

June 16, 2013June 12, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Teva hit the nail on the head with their Pivot clipless AM shoe. It has some novel design features that had us asking, "Why hasn't anybody thought of that before?"
Categories Bike Shoes, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Best Bike Grips, Blister Gear Review

Best Bike Grips for Going Gloveless

June 11, 2013June 11, 2013 by Kevin Bazar
More riders are going gloveless on the trail, and these are the four best 'gloveless' grips that Kevin Bazar has ever used.
Categories Cockpit, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Shred Ready Standard, Blister Gear Review

Shred Ready Standard Full Face & Full Cut Helmets

June 10, 2013June 10, 2013 by Jane Koopman
If you're looking for high performance without the high price tag, the Shred Ready Standard Full Cut and Full Face helmets are two of the best values on the market.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews

F-stop Loka Backpack

June 9, 2013June 7, 2013 by Dan Finn
If you're skinning up, hiking into, or riding down mountains with camera gear, the F-stop Loka should be regarded as an essential component of your kit.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Sram XX1, Blister Gear Review

SRAM XX1 Drivetrain

July 15, 2014June 5, 2013 by Marshal Olson
With the XX1 kit, SRAM has basically defined exactly what a purpose-built trail group should be, with a number of designs that will likely become industry standards.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
NTN Freedom, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Rottefella NTN Freedom Binding

June 3, 2013 by Paul Forward
Here's our 2nd Look at the NTN Freedom binding, with more comparisons to the 22 Designs Axl and other tele bindings.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Telemark Bindings

Rottefella NTN Freedom Binding

August 18, 2014June 2, 2013 by Kate Hourihan
Rottefella's NTN bindings changed telemark skiing, and the NTN Freedom looks to improve on the popular Freeride. Kate Hourihan offers our first of two reviews of the Freedom.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Telemark Bindings
DPS Lotus 138, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 DPS Lotus 138 Pure

November 28, 2018May 28, 2013 by Paul Forward
The DPS Lotus 138 is not only one of the best pow skis on the market, it's one of the best pow skis of all time.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review

2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

May 31, 2013May 24, 2013 by Eric Melson
Though billed as a gravity / park bike with all-mountain agility and playfulness, the Diamondback Scapegoat shines brightest as a freeride machine. Blister reviewer Eric Melson reports.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Nordica El Capo, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Nordica El Capo

October 31, 2014May 23, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Nordica El Capo is a beautiful, well-constructed ski, with design properties that might be deceiving. See if it sounds right for you.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Thule 917XTR T2 Bike Rack

Thule 917XTR T2 Hitch Rack

May 22, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
Easy to use, sturdy, and durable, the Thule T2 hitch rack is a great option as a two-bike carrier for the majority of people out there.
Categories Bike Racks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Boats 101: River Runners and Creek Boats, Blister Gear Review

Boats 101: River Runners and Creek Boats

May 21, 2013 by Thomas Neilson
There are a dizzying number of options when it comes to choosing a boat. A basic understanding of boat designs and how those designs impact performance can go a long way toward ensuring you find the right one.
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Paddle Sports 101, Recommended
Blister Symposium: Tires, Blister Gear Review

BLISTER Symposium: Tires

June 12, 2013May 16, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
In our first Blister Symposium, the shockingly funny and incendiary topic is ... tires. See whether you agree or disagree with our reviewers, then join the fray.
Categories Blister Symposium, Featured, Features, Recommended
Atomic Elysian, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: 2014-2015 Atomic Elysian

October 10, 2014May 15, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall
With more time in spring conditions, reviewer Lexi Dowdall weighs in on where the Atomic Elysian excels.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Kokatat Gore-Tex Meridian Women's Dry Suit, Blister Gear Review

Kokatat Gore-Tex Meridian Women’s Dry Suit

May 14, 2013 by Jane Koopman
The Kokatat Gore-Tex Meridian Women’s Dry Suit comes with a hefty price tag, but you pay for what you get: excellent features, top-notch performance, and a lifetime warranty.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Blizzard Scout, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Blizzard Scout

November 4, 2014May 13, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The Blizzard Scout looks a whole lot like its popular big brother, the Cochise. But these are definitely not the same ski. Choose wisely.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
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