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2nd Look: Liberty Variant 113

November 21, 2016March 18, 2016 by Brian Lindahl

We take another look at Liberty's big-mountain charger.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the J Skis Metal for Blister Review

2019-2020 J Skis – The Metal

February 8, 2020March 17, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Don't let the name fool you: The Metal by J Skis is a very good, very fun, relatively easy all-arounder.

Blister Gear Review looks at the Devinci Django Noah Bodman

The New Devinci Django

March 15, 2016 by Noah Bodman

Devinci announces their brand new trail bike, the Django.

Cy Whitling reviews the Thule Upslope 35L for Blister Review.

Thule Upslope 35L Backpack

March 15, 2016March 14, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The Thule Upslope 35L is the best pack we’ve used at this size for both ski touring and ski photography.

Noah Bodman Ibis Mojo HD3 Boost swap for Blister Gear Review

The New Ibis Boost Plus HD3

March 14, 2016 by Noah Bodman

The Mojo HD3 is getting boosted, see why we think Ibis is going about this the right way.

Noah Bodman reviews the Line Sick Day 110 for Blister Review.

2nd Look: Line Sick Day 110

December 4, 2016March 13, 2016 by Noah Bodman

We take another look at the Sick Day 110, Line's "50/50" do-everything ski.

Commuter Bike Light RoundUp

March 14, 2016March 12, 2016 by Nate Murray

Selecting the right light will almost guarantee that you'll ride more. We take a look at several front and rear lights to help you find the best fit.

Tom Collier reviews the Kali Maya for Blister Review.

Kali Maya Helmet

March 11, 2016 by Tom Collier

The Kali Maya helmet is a quality helmet at a great price.

2nd Look: SCARPA Maestrale RS

March 9, 2016March 8, 2016 by David Steele

The SCARPA Maestrale RS is a warm, wide AT boot with a good blend of uphill and downhill performance. And in this 2nd Look, we also take a look at the boot's long-term durability.

The North Face Summit L4 Jacket

March 9, 2016March 7, 2016 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face Summit Series L4 Jacket combines a great fit and intelligent insulation into an extremely impressive mid layer.

Cy Whitling reviews J Skis Friend for Blister Gear Review

2017-2018 J Skis – The Friend

January 10, 2018March 6, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The J Skis Friend delivers a very intuitive, easy-to-ski, and playful ride.

Noah Bodman takes a second look at the Rockshox Reba RL for Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: RockShox Reba RL 29″

March 5, 2016 by Noah Bodman

The RockShox Reba RL is a competent 29" fork and a good value in the 120mm travel category.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 93 for Blister Gear Review

Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 93

January 29, 2018March 4, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We compare Nordica's new Enforcer 93 to eight other skis in its class.

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2nd Look: 4frnt Hoji W

December 14, 2020March 3, 2016 by Tasha Heilweil

The 4FRNT Hoji W is a playful directional ski that can handle most conditions, but shines in soft snow.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 93 for Blister Review

2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 93

January 27, 2020March 1, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Nordica hit a home run with the revamped Enforcer, so for an encore, they made the Enforcer 93. Here's our review.

Andrew Forward reviews the Deluxe Independent BC for Blister Gear Review.

Deeluxe Independent BC Boot

February 29, 2016 by Andrew Forward

The Deeluxe Independent BC is a well-designed splitboarding / backcountry boot that performs well on both the ascent and descent.

Trew Kooshin Jacket

February 28, 2016February 28, 2016 by Cy Whitling

Patagonia’s Nano Air Jacket has a challenger in the form of the Trew Kooshin.

Scott Nelson reviews the J Skis Allplay for Blister Gear Review

2021-2022 J Skis Allplay

December 10, 2021February 27, 2016 by Scott Nelson

The J Skis Allplay is a very fun, intuitive mid-fat park ski / all-mountain jib ski that that is impressively durable.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Sick Day Tourist for Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: Line Sick Day Tourist

January 29, 2018February 25, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've been spending time on the Tourist, here are our initial on-snow impressions.

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To Jumbo

February 25, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The Great White North is calling.

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