David Golay reviews the Chromag Darco and Lowdown for Blister

Chromag Darco and Lowdown

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There might not be another brand on earth as well-known for aggressive hardtails as Chromag, but today they’ve launched their first (adult) full suspension bikes — the Darco and Lowdown — and they look to keep a lot of Chromag’s identity intact, just in a squishier package.

Flash Review: 22/23 Zag Harfang 96

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Our male and female reviewers have been testing two lengths of Zag's directional all-mountain ski — here are their initial impressions.

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Flash Review: 22/23 Scarpa 4-Quattro XT

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We've been touring in Scarpa's brand-new crossover boot, the 4-Quattro XT, and our impressions so far have been very interesting. Check out our initial takeaways.

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Paul Forward reviews the Faction La Machine Mega for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Faction La Machine Mega

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Paul Forward has been spending time on Faction's new 109mm-wide touring ski, La Machine Mega — here are his initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Vitus Mythique for Blister

Vitus Mythique

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Vitus has just launched US-based distribution for their consumer direct bike sales, and along with it they’ve got a new version of the Mythique Trail bike — and it’s an outstanding value for money. Check out our First Look for all the info.

Apply for the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator

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We’re always looking for the best products out there, and the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator, in collaboration with Western CO University’s ICELab and Blister, is looking to help early-stage companies realize their vision. If you or someone you know is looking to bring that big idea to market, check this out.
Dylan Wood and Eric Freson review the Revel Rail 29 for Blister

Revel Rail 29

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The Revel Rail 29 is a well-rounded bike that blurs the line between longer-travel Trail bikes and full-on Enduro sleds — and one that multiple reviewers really got along with. Check out our full review to see how the Rail 29 performs on the trail.
David Golay reviews the Trek Fuel EX for Blister

Flash Review — 2023 Trek Fuel EX

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We've started spending time on the radically-updated (and wildly adjustable) Trek Fuel EX — check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.

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Drew Kelly reviews the Head Kore 130 RS for BLISTER

Flash Review: 22/23 Head Kore RS 130

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Here are our initial impressions of Head's completely updated 22/23 touring boot, the Kore RS 130.

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