Reviews

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 182cm

October 13, 2014September 14, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The 11/12 Black Diamond Zealot just isn’t the ski it used to be. For many, that ought to be very good news.

Smith I/O Goggle

September 25, 2012September 9, 2011 by Will Brown

Smith Optics does interchangeable lenses right.

Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedal

September 25, 2012September 8, 2011 by Jeff Brines

By slightly lowering the weight and significantly lowering the price of the new Mallet 3, Crank Brothers has raised the bar with their high end, clipless platform pedal.

2012-2013 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm

November 5, 2014September 7, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

2011-2012 MOMENT Night Train, 186cm, Blister Gear Review

Lots of people have asked, so here goes: the MOMENT Night Train vs. the Bibby Pro vs. the Jaguar Shark.

Smith Variant Brim Helmet

November 2, 2012September 6, 2011 by Will Brown

The Smith Variant Brim is very good, not quite perfect. You’ll have to decide for yourself how minor or major those shortcomings are.

2012-2013 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm

November 5, 2014September 5, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

2011-2012 MOMENT Jaguar Shark, 192cm, Blister Gear Review

More than just a review of the new Jaguar Shark, here’s a user’s guide to MOMENT’s all-mountain / freeride collection to help you make sense of it all.

2nd Look: Kenda BBG 2.35

September 25, 2012August 30, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

One self-described “Maxxis whore” describes the Kenda BBG as “one of the best—if not THE best—all around dry conditions tires I’ve ever ridden.”

Shimano AM45 SPD shoe

June 16, 2013August 27, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

Product: Shimano AM45 SPD shoe Intended Use: Shreddin, thrashin, rippin, tearin, all mountainin’, standin’, walkin’ Rider: 5’9”, 160lbs, likes zooming, currently has moustache Test Location: Lake Tahoe area, Northstar, Sol Vista, Mammoth, Whistler bike parks Test Bike: 2011 Turner DHR, 2011 Turner 5 spot, on … Read more