David Golay reviews the 2021 Fox 40 for Blister

2021 Fox 40 Fork

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The first iteration of the Fox 40 dual-crown fork came onto the market in 2005, and now for 2021, Fox has given it an overhaul. So just how different is the new version, and how does it perform on the trail? Check out our full review.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister

2021-2022 Sego Big Horn 106

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With the updates made for 20/21, Sego turned their Big Horn 106 into an even more versatile and stable, yet still very playful all-mountain ski. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Sego Big Horn 106

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We compare the Big Horn 106 to the Moment Wildcat 108, Whitedot Altum 104, J Skis Hotshot, Sego Cleaver Comp, Dynastar M-Free 108, K2 Reckoner 102, Black Crows Atris, Moment Deathwish, Line Sir Francis Bacon, ON3P Woodsman 108, Volkl Revolt 104, 4FRNT Devastator, Season Nexus, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 104, Salomon QST 106, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, Sego Condor 108, Elan Ripstick 106, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 10, 4FRNT MSP 107, & Liberty Origin 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma ski for Blister

Flash Review: Season Forma Ski

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We just wrapped up a day on the 118mm-wide, fishtailed ski in Season's lineup. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Tecnica Mach1 130 MV for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Tecnica Mach1 130 MV

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We've now spent about 40 days in Tecnica's recently revised 130-flex, medium-volume alpine boot. Check out our thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Faction Dictator 3.0

2021-2022 Faction Dictator 3.0

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Faction’s original Dictator 3.0 was a radical ski when it was first released. It was stiff, had two layers of metal, and it was also very light. But the ski market has changed since then, and so has the Dictator 3.0. Check out our First Look & Flash Review of the latest Dictator 3.0.
Blister reviews the Faction Dictator 3.0

Flash Review: 21/22 Faction Dictator 3.0

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Check out our initial thoughts on the latest iteration of Faction's mid-fat, metal-laminate, directional ski.

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Kieran Nay reviews the Altra Olympus 4 for Blister

Altra Olympus 4.0

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The Olympus has been a reference point in the maximalist trail shoe category for many years now, but the latest iteration includes some significant changes from previous versions. Check out our review of the Olympus 4.0, including how it compares to the Olympus 3.5 and Hoka Speedgoat 4.
David Golay reviews the Smith Mainline helmet for Blister

Smith Mainline Helmet

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For folks who want full-face protection on the down without the full-face sweatiness on the up, the Smith Mainline should be high on your list. Check out our review of this lighter, more breathable alternative to traditional full-face helmets.
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