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POC Kortal & Kortal Race MIPS Helmets

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022 by David Golay
Dylan Wood and David Golay review the POC Kortal and Kortal Race MIPS for Blister

POC Kortal & Kortal Race MIPS

POC Kortal

Size Tested: Medium

MSRP: $200

Blister’s Measured Weight: 373 grams

Test Location: Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado

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Categories Apparel, Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Bike Pant Roundup — 2022, Part 1

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 by Kara Williard
Blister Bike Pant Roundup — 2022, Part 1
Blister Bike Pant Roundup — 2022, Part 1
Kara Williard wearing the Wild Rye Freyah Pant
Review Navigation:  Intro //  Shredly Cascade //  Wild Rye Freyah //  Fox Flexair //  Dakine Thrillium //  POC Ardou
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Categories Apparel, Mountain Bike Reviews, Pants, Reviews

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s

March 8, 2022February 1, 2022 by Kara Williard
Kristin Sinnott in the Strafe Belle Pant and Castle Jacket (Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado)

Intro

Over the past couple of seasons, we have been testing *a lot*

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Categories Apparel, Jackets, Pants, Reviews, Skiing

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s

January 6, 2022 by Luke Koppa
Dylan Wood doing some early season billy-goating in the Candide C1 3L Jacket & Bib (Mt. Crested Butte, CO)

Intro

Over the past couple of seasons, we have

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Categories Apparel, Jackets, Pants, Reviews, Skiing

Baby / Toddler Wool Baselayer Roundup

January 27, 2022December 13, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Blister's toddler / baby wool base layer roundup
Blister's toddler / baby wool base layer roundup
Linden hanging out in Crested Butte, Colorado

Intro

Wool is ideal for regulating body temperature, keeping you warm even when wet, and it does a great job of

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Categories Apparel, Baby Gear, Reviews

Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS for Blister

Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS

Size Tested: Medium (57-58cm)

Blister’s Measured Weight: 1,027g

Reviewer: 5’9’’ / 175 cm, 155 lbs / 70.3 kg

Head circumference: 56.

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Categories Apparel, Helmets, Reviews

Women’s Bike Jersey Roundup — 2021

November 5, 2021 by Kara Williard
Blister Women's Bike Jersey Roundup — 2021
Blister Women's Bike Jersey Roundup — 2021
Kara Williard wearing the 7mesh Elevate Tank

Intro

Whether your jerseys are looking pretty worn after a long summer, you’re looking to take advantage o

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Categories Apparel, Reviews

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

October 9, 2021October 6, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Women’s Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2
Women’s Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2
Kara Williard wearing the 7mesh Farside Short
Review Navigation:  Intro //  Dakine Syncline 7'' //  Club Ride Eden //  7mesh Farside //  Machines For Freedom The
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Categories Apparel, Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Rudy Project Crossway Helmet

October 6, 2021 by Dylan Wood
Dylan Wood Blister mountain bike review on the Rudy Project Crossway

Rudy Project Crossway Helmet

Test Location: Gunnison / Crested Butte CO

Duration of Test: 3 months

Size Tested: Small / Medium

Blister’s Measured Weight (size

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Categories Apparel & Armor, Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Men’s Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2021

July 12, 2021 by David Golay
Blister Men's Mountain Bike Review Jersey Roundup — 2021
Blister Men's Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2021
David Golay in the Flylow Shaw Shirt — Ferris Creek, Crested Butte CO
Review Navigation:  Intro //  Flylow Shaw Shirt //  Flylow Garrett Shirt //  7mesh Desperad
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Categories Apparel, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Women’s Rain Jacket Roundup — 2021

August 2, 2021June 30, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Kristin Sinnott in the Arc'teryx Venda Anorak, Linden in the Reima Raincoat. (photo by Patrick Sinnott)

Intro

Whether you live in the desert or in the rainfo

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Categories Apparel, Jackets, Lifestyle / Casual, Reviews

Fox Speedframe Pro Helmet

June 16, 2021 by David Golay
David Golay Reviews the Fox Speedframe Pro for Blister

Fox Speedframe Pro Helmet

Test Location: Gunnison / Crested Butte CO, and others

Duration of Test: 2.5 months

Size Tested: Large

Blister’s Measured Weight (siz

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Categories Apparel, Apparel & Armor, Helmets, Reviews

Stuff We Like: May 2021

June 28, 2021May 27, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Luke Koppa using the Deity Deftrap Pedals, Crested Butte, Colorado.

Intro

Most of our reviews are pretty long — and take a long time to produce — because we

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Categories Apparel, Apparel & Armor, Baby Gear, Random, Reviews, Stuff We Like

Giro Source MIPS & Giro Manifest Spherical

May 6, 2021 by David Golay
David Golay reviews the Giro Source and Manifest Spherical for Blister

Giro Source MIPS Helmet

Size Tested: Large

MSRP: $120

Blister’s Measured Weight: 397 g / 14.0 oz

Giro Manifest Spherical Helmet

Size Tested: Large

MSRP: $260

Blis

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Categories Apparel, Apparel & Armor, Helmets, Reviews

Spring Running Apparel Roundup

November 17, 2021April 30, 2021 by Gordon Gianniny
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Nathan Front Runner Short for Blister

Intro

Spring can be a pretty frustrating season as far as layering is concerned — especially here in the Rocky Mountains. One minute it’s sunny and 65°F / 1…

Categories Apparel, Reviews, Running Shoes

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021

April 22, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Blister's 2021 Women's Mountain Bike Short Roundup
Blister's 2021 Women's Mountain Bike Short Roundup
Kristin Sinnott in the Wild Rye Kaweah Short, Crested Butte, Colorado. (photo by Patrick Sinnott)

Intro

For female mountain bikers, bike shorts with a good f

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Categories Apparel, Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Pants, Reviews

Strafe Castle Jacket

March 25, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Strafe Castle Jacket for Blister

Strafe Castle Jacket

Test Locations: Mt. Crested Butte, CO; Taos & Santa Fe, NM

Days Tested: 30+

Reviewer: 5’8”, 125 lbs / 172.7 cm, 56.7 kg

Size Tested: S

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Categories Apparel, Jackets

Arc’teryx Sentinel LT Jacket

April 1, 2021March 8, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Rebecca Chow & Kristin Sinnott review the Arc'teryx Sentinel LT Jacket for Blister

Arc’teryx Sentinel LT Jacket

Test Locations: Crested Butte, CO; Snowbird, UT; Taos, NM; Sun Valley, ID

Days Tested: 30+

Size Tested: Small

Blister’s Measured We

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Categories Apparel, Jackets, Reviews

Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet

February 22, 2021 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet for Blister

Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet

Test Location: Whitefish, Montana

Test Duration: 4 months

Size Tested: Medium / Large

Color: Race Blue / Natural Carbon

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Categories Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Women’s Insulated Parka & Jacket Roundup

March 1, 2021February 10, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott
Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte
Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte
Kristin Sinnott in the Kuhl Spyfire Parka. (photo by Patrick Sinnott)

Intro

If you live where it snows — or where it’s cold enough to snow but it doesn’t — t

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Categories Apparel, Jackets, Lifestyle / Casual, Reviews
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