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Topic of the Week

Noah Bodman, The Death of the Technical Trail, Blister Gear Review

The Death of the Technical Trail

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
“Flow” is certainly in these days, and flow trails seem to be coming at the expense of more technical trails. But is that really true? And is this a good thing or a bad thing for the sport of mountain biking? We weigh in.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Topic of the Week
Blister Gear Review Topic of the Week - Mountain Bike Tires

Tires: General Truths, Misconceptions, & Subjective Opinions

April 23, 2015 by Tom Collier
Tire choices are a hotly contested issue, and there are quite a few generally held “truths” out there. So this week, three of our reviewers weigh in on some of the commonly held beliefs regarding rubber.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Topic of the Week

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...
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended, Reviews, Topic of the Week
Blister Topic of the Week, Ski Width Weight and Quickness

Ski Width, Weight, and “Quickness”

April 9, 2015January 8, 2015 by Will Brown
What's more of a factor when it comes to how quick a ski is, Width or Weight?
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Topic of the Week

Stated Ski Specs vs. Actual Ski Specs

February 9, 2015December 9, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Why do the stated specs and dimensions of a ski so often differ from the actual, measured specs? Is it a sign of poor quality control?
Categories Featured, Features, Topic of the Week

Thoroughness vs. Usefulness

December 9, 2014December 2, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
When it comes to producing a genuinely useful review, how do you strike a balance of thoroughness and usefulness?
Categories Features, Recommended, Topic of the Week
Paul Forward reviews the Arc'teryx Rush jacket, Blister Gear Review

Hybrid Outerwear Pieces?

December 2, 2014November 24, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Why don't we see more outerwear designs combining both hardshell and softshell fabrics?
Categories Features, Topic of the Week
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