Reviews

Blister breaks down the details on the 2020 Ibis Ripmo AF.

2020 Ibis Ripmo AF

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Today Ibis announced the brand-new Ripmo AF, as in “aluminum frame.” As in, the first all-aluminum Ibis bike since they reopened shop in 2005. But there’s a whole lot more to this new Trail / Enduro bike than just being made of metal — check out our First Look for more info.
Blister Brand Guide: Blister explains the entire Hoka One One 2019 road and trail shoe lineup

Blister Brand Guide: Hoka One One Lineup, 2019

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There are so many products and options available from so many different companies, it can be difficult to know where to even begin, or to figure out the differences between products in a brand’s own lineup. So we’re introducing our new “Blister Brand Guide” series, where we’ll go over the entire product lineup of a brand, highlight how each product stands out from the rest of the lineup, and help you quickly and easily figure out which one might be best for you. First up: Hoka.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the DPS Foundation Koala 119 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Foundation Koala 119

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UPDATE: After we published our review of the DPS Koala F119, Dash Longe — who had a large role in the creation of the ski — shared his assessment of our review, then offered his own take on the ski and its purpose. Check out what Dash had to say.
Sam Shaheen reviews the La Sportiva TX3 for Blister

La Sportiva TX3 Shoe

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Approach shoes vary a lot, from casual sneaker styles to others that are basically toned-down mountaineering boots. So where does La Sportiva's TX3 fall, and how does it compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
David Golay reviews the BTR Ranger 27.5 for Blister

2019 BTR Ranger 27.5

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“Enduro Hardtail” — sound like an oxymoron? Well BTR, a custom builder out of England, makes them, and one of our reviewers has spent the past 2 years riding their long and slack steel hardtail, with some surprising conclusions. Check out the full review of the BTR Ranger.
Maddie Hart reviews the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 for Blister

Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5

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A lot of running shoes are marketed as being good for “all terrain,” though few actually deliver. But we think the Hoka Challenger ATR5 truly does, and you can check out our full review to see where this shoe shines in particular.
Sam Shaheen reviews the La Sportiva Cobra Eco for Blister

La Sportiva Cobra Eco

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La Sportiva recently released a new, more environmentally friendly version of their classic Cobra shoe, and we've now spent a year in the new Cobra Eco to see how it compares.
Cy Whitling reviews the Moment Deathwish Tour for Blister

2021-2022 Moment Deathwish Tour 112

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Moment just released a new version of their Deathwish — the Deathwish Tour. And after spending time on it this past season, we think the new ski stands out in the touring market. Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Arc'teryx Alpha SK 32 Backpack for Blister

Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Backpack

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This year Arc'teryx released a very minimalist backcountry ski / snowboard pack. So, how does the new Alpha SK 32 compare to more traditional options, and what do you gain and lose by going with this fast-and-light pack?
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the ON3P Woodsman 108 for Blister

2019-2020 ON3P Woodsman 108

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We’ve now had three reviewers on ON3P’s new Woodsman 108, and it’s time to weigh in on how their newest all-mountain ski performs, and how it compares to their Wrenegade 108, their Jeffrey 108 (and in our Deep Dive Comparisons, pretty much every other relevant ski on the market). Check it out.
Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 115C Alliance for Blister.

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 115C Alliance

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The new Mindbender 115C Alliance is the widest women's ski in K2's 19/20 lineup, but we think its versatility makes it a very appealing option for a lot of skiers. Check out our full review, including comparisons to the Nordica Santa Ana 110 and Blizzard Sheeva 11.
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