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Noah Bodman reviews the Surly Karate Monkey for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Surly Karate Monkey

April 15, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The Surly Karate Monkey was the cheapest, and the simplest bike we rode at Interbike, but was it the most fun?
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Xan Marshland reviews the 2017 Pivot Mach 429 Trail for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Pivot Mach 429 Trail

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 by Xan Marshland
If “XC with a bit extra” sounds like your cup of tea, the Pivot Mach 429 Trail is a great option.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Schuster Pro Ski for Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 Liberty Origin Pro

February 10, 2020April 13, 2017 by Paul Forward
The Liberty Schuster Pro is a fun and versatile powder ski that shouldn’t be overlooked by skiers looking for a more directional ride.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Cy Whitling reviews the Roxa R3 130 T.I. for Blister Gear Review

Roxa R3 130 T.I. Boot

April 11, 2017 by Cy Whitling
Roxa’s new R3 130 T.I. may have flown a bit under the radar at the trade shows, but it has proven to be a capable boot
Categories Featured, Reviews, Ski Boots
Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2018-2019 CAST Freetour System

November 28, 2018April 10, 2017 by Cy Whitling
With their Freetour System, CAST aims to meld no-compromise downhill performance with the uphill efficiency of a tech touring binding.
Categories Alpine Bindings, AT Bindings, Reviews, Skiing
Paul Forward reviews the DPS Lotus 124 alchemist Spoon for blister Gear Review.

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Lotus 124 Spoon

December 14, 2020April 9, 2017 by Paul Forward
The Lotus Alchemist 124 Spoon has quickly become one of our favorite powder skis.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Cy Whitling reviews the Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite for blister Gear ReviewCy Whitling reviews the Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite for blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite

November 27, 2018April 8, 2017 by Cy Whitling
With the Nomad 105 Lite, Icelantic has created a versatile and playful but stable backcountry ski that lives up to its “free touring” moniker.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Sherpa Nangpala Hooded Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Sherpa Adventure Gear Nangpala Hooded Jacket

April 7, 2017 by Julia Van Raalte
The Sherpa Nangpala Jacket surpassed our expectations for an all-around mid-weight down puffy
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the HEAD Kore 105 for Blister Review

2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105

August 27, 2018April 4, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we've ever tested. Check out our initial review.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Cy Whitling reviews the Moment Bibby Tour for Blister Gear Review.

Moment Bibby Tour vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro

April 5, 2017April 3, 2017 by Cy Whitling
We’ve been skiing the Moment Blister Pro and Bibby Tour back-to-back. Here’s our comparison.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Paul Forward reviews the Volkl V-Werks BMT 122 for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 Volkl V-Werks BMT 122

November 27, 2018April 2, 2017 by Paul Forward
The Volkl V-Werks BMT 122 is an excellent powder touring ski
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Inov-8 Roclite 295

April 1, 2017 by Julia Tellman
The Inov-8 Roclite 295 is a great shoe for hard trails, tough terrain, and long days in the mountains.
Categories Featured, Footwear, Reviews, Running Shoes
Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Django for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Devinci Django Carbon

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 by Noah Bodman
We were impressed with the 29" wheeled Devinci Django 29, now it's time to weigh in on its smaller wheeled sibling.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Matt Zia reviews the Mammut Wall Rider helmet for Blister gear Review.

Mammut Wall Rider Helmet

August 13, 2018March 31, 2017 by Matt Zia
The Mammut Wallrider helmet offers a hard-to-beat combination of durability and low weight.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Fox 40 fork for Blister Gear Review.

Fox 40 Float Fork

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The Fox 40 has been the winningest fork on the World Cup for a few years, but how does it work for the rest of us?
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Brian Lindahl reviews the Fischer Ranger 108 Ti for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti

November 27, 2018March 29, 2017 by Brian Lindahl
The Fischer Ranger 108 Ti combines good float with very energetic carving abilities.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 117 for Blister Gear Review.

2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117

December 16, 2020March 28, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Wilson Carbon for Blister Gear Review.

Fox DHX2 Rear Shock

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Noah Bodman
Fox’s new DHX2 is one of the lighter DH shocks on the market, and it beats out the rest of the “big three” on performance.
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
David Steele reviews the Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins for Blister Gear Review.

Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair Skins

July 4, 2017March 26, 2017 by David Steele
The Pomoca Climb Pro Mohair skins offer a great mixture of grip and glide, as well as several other features that distinguish them from their North American counterparts.
Categories Climbing Skins, Featured, Reviews
Brian Lindahl reviews the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro

December 16, 2020March 23, 2017 by Brian Lindahl
We’ve put 30 more days in the Tecnica Cochise 130 Pro, so here is our long-term update on performance and durability.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Ski Boots, Skiing
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