2022-2023 Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus.
2022-2023 Lange RS 130 LV
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown on the 22/23 Lange RS 130 LV.
Reviewer Reports: Santa Cruz, Pivot, Kavenz, & More (Ep.124)
We’ve been testing a ton of bikes across the spectrum, from XC(ish) to big Enduro sleds, and we’ve got updates on a lot of them, plus some teasers for other things we’re cooking up.
Flash Review — Rossignol Mandate
The Rossignol Mandate is a killer value in terms of parts spec, but is the frame up to it? Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
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2021-2022 Stereo Piste RS
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Stereo Piste RS.
Naked Sports Innovations Co-founder Lindsay Dakota on “Simplexity” & Their New Laceless Trail Racing Shoe (Ep.126)
Naked Sports Innovations’ line of products has evolved a lot from the popular Running Band that started it all, and this month they announced plans for their first (laceless!) trail running shoe, the Naked T/r. So we sat down with Naked’s President and Co-founder, Lindsay Dakota, to break down their debut model and to talk about how the notion of “simplexity” drives their design process
Blister Brand Guide: Arc’teryx Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2022
Best known by many for their high-end outerwear, Arc'teryx has now been making trail running shoes for a few years — including one of the lightest models on the market. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about their current options and how they stand out from each other.
2022-2023 Renoun Earhart 88
Here are our thoughts on Renoun's women-specific all-mountain ski, the Earhart 88, how it compares to the competition, and what sorts of skiers we think should have it on their lists.
Flash Review — Kavenz VHP 16
We've started spending time on the Kavenz VHP 16. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
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2022-2023 Dynastar M-Pro 108
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Dynastar M-Pro 108.
2021-2022 Head Kore 117
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Head Kore 117.
Ski Development & Ski Testing with AJ Kruajitch & Jake Stevens (Ep.202)
Few people spend as many days as we do testing skis on snow. But Rossignol’s AJ Kruajitch definitely does. So Jonathan Ellsworth spent a day at Les Deux Alpes going through AJ’s testing process, then talking with him and Jake Stevens about the similarities and differences in our approaches.
Win Yakima Bike Pads
The TWO winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get Yakima’s Gatekeeper truck bed tailgate pad!
Flash Review — Pivot Firebird
We've started spending time on the new Pivot Firebird, and it feels like a big Enduro bike first and foremost, but a notably efficient, fairly nimble one. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
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Running Vest Roundup — 2022, Part 1
Running vests can add a lot of versatility to what you can do and how far you can go out on the trails. They can also vary a lot, from high-volume packs designed for multi-day trips, to trimmed-down models for races. Check out Part 1 of our running vest roundup for more info on four options we’ve been testing.
2022-2023 K2 Dispatch LT W
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown on K2's new lightweight "freetouring" women's boot, the Dispatch LT W.
“North Shore” Betty Birrell on MTB at Age 73
Few 45-year-old women were taking up mountain biking in the early 1990s, and even fewer are still riding the North Shore nearly 30 years later — but Betty Birrell hasn’t let that stop her, and at 73, she’s still getting after it. So we sat down with Betty to talk about what keeps her going, and along the way she shares some great insights on motivation, role models, and not letting the expectations of others slow you down.
Bike Pant Roundup — 2022
Modern bike pants vary a lot, from lightweight options for warm days to burly, waterproof heavyweights for when conditions aren’t so favorable. Check out our updated bike pant roundup for more info on fourteen of the men's & women's options we've been testing.
2022-2023 Dynastar E-Pro 99 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Dynastar E-Pro 99 W.
Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2022
Topo Athletic continues to expand their line of low-drop, wide-toebox running shoes — check out our Brand Guide for the full rundown on their 2022 lineup and which model might make the most sense for how and where you run.