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Kristin Van Der Kloot reviews the Black Diamond Vector Helmet for Blister

Black Diamond Vector Helmet

August 23, 2018August 14, 2018 by Kristin van der Kloot

Once upon a time, climbing helmets were pretty much all the same. Not anymore. There are ultralight helmets on one end, and durable but heavy options on the other. The Black Diamond Vector falls in between, making it a versatile option. Check out our full review, with comparisons to several helmets from Black Diamond, Petzl, and Mammut.

Noah Bodman reviews the Sweet Protection Dissenter Helmet for Blister

Sweet Protection Dissenter Helmet

July 5, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Budget-oriented bike helmets tend to all be pretty similar. But the Sweet Protection Dissenter has a few key features that make it stand out, and you won’t have to take out a second mortgage to afford it.

Xan Marshland reviews the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet for Blister

Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet

April 4, 2018 by Xan Marshland

With a removable chin bar, the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet gives riders the option of a half-shell helmet on the way up, and then full-face coverage on the way down. We’ve been very impressed by its versatility, and you can check out our full review here.

Luke Koppa reviews the Giro Combyn Helmet for Blister

Giro Combyn Helmet

July 15, 2018March 14, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Giro Combyn is a comfortable, low-profile helmet that’s designed to withstand the daily abuses of skiing / snowboarding, and so far, we’ve been impressed by its performance. Check out our review.

Smith Rover Helmet

July 4, 2018September 28, 2017 by Noah Bodman

The Smith Rover is a very breathable Trail helmet, but that breathability seems to come at the cost of durability.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Giro Zone MIPS for Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Giro Zone MIPS Helmet

March 23, 2017March 22, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

After 40 more days in the Zone MIPS we've got a 2nd Look at Giro's high-end helmet.

Paul Forward reviews the Sweet Protection Grimner TE helmet for Blister Gear Review.

Sweet Protection Grimnir TE Helmet

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Paul Forward

The Sweet Protection Grimnir TE is a high-end helmet, with the performance and price to match.

Noah Bodman reviews the 6D ATB-1T helmet for Blister Gear Review.Noah Bodman reviews the 6D ATB-1T helmet for Blister Gear Review.

6D ATB-1T Helmet

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 by Noah Bodman

The 6D ATB-1T Helmet has some very unique safety technology, but how does it perform on the trail?

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS helmet for Blister Review.

Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS Helmet

December 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS is one of the nicest helmets we've reviewed, and one of the helmets we'd trust most in a crash.

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Giro Ledge MIPS Helmet

September 22, 2016 by Cy Whitling

Giro’s new Ledge MIPS delivers high-end safety in a sleek package that costs about the same as most non-MIPS entry-level helmets.

Noah Bodman MIPS Helmet roundup for Blister Gear Review.

MIPS Trail Helmet Roundup

September 19, 2016September 18, 2016 by Noah Bodman

More and more MIPS equipped helmets are hitting the market, so we took a look at how MIPS works, and compared five trail helmets from Lazer, Scott, Smith, Giro, and Sweet Protection.

Noah Bodman reviews the Leatt DBX 6.0 helmet for Blister Gear Review.

Leatt DBX 6.0 Helmet

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 by Noah Bodman

With the DBX 6.0, Leatt nailed it with their first foray into helmet design.

Cy Whitling reviews the Giro Zone MIPS for Blister Gear Review.

Giro Zone MIPS Helmet

August 25, 2016August 17, 2016 by Cy Whitling

Giro’s new Zone MIPS is a high-end helmet with top-of-the-line features.

Cy Whitling reviews the Salomon MTN Lab helmet for Blister Gear Review.

Salomon MTN Lab Helmet

May 23, 2018May 29, 2016 by Cy Whitling

For skiers getting into terrain that involves exposed climbing and mountaineering, the Salomon MTN Lab helmet represents a nice solution to the dilemma of comfort vs. protection.

Smith Pivot Helmet

September 13, 2016February 12, 2016 by Alex Adams

Smith builds on the success of their popular Maze and Holt helmets with the Pivot, which features better venting, and a new adjustable fit system.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Pret Cynic helmet for Blister Gear Review.

Pret Cynic Helmet

September 13, 2016November 21, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Pret Cynic is a good looking, reasonably priced, low-profile helmet.

Cy Whitling reviews the Giro Contact Goggle for Blister Gear Review

Giro Range MIPS Helmet

September 13, 2016November 14, 2015 by Cy Whitling

Giro’s new Range MIPS is a full featured helmet with a unique adjustment system.

Cy Whitling reviews the Toby Henderson Industries Arcus for Blister Gear Review.

THE Industries Arcus Helmet

July 14, 2015July 9, 2015 by Cy Whitling

The THE Industries Arcus is an inexpensive trail helmet that rivals far more expensive competitors.

Tahsa Heilweil reviews the Giro Feature MIPS for Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Giro Feature MIPS

September 13, 2016June 20, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil

We take a 2nd Look at the Giro Feature MIPS helmet, with a focus on its fit and impact protection.

Tom Collier reviews the Fly Racing Freestone helmet for Blister Gear Review

FLY Racing Freestone Helmet

June 16, 2015 by Tom Collier

The FLY Racing Freestone Helmet offers good coverage and ventilation at a very good price.

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