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Blister Brand Guide: Arc’teryx Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2021

January 7, 2021 by Gordon Gianniny

Best known by many for their high-end outerwear, Arc'teryx has been working for the past few years to expand their lineup of high-end trail running shoes. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about their current options and how they stand out from each other.

Luke Koppa reviews the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Big Horn 106

April 9, 2025January 6, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial thoughts on the updated Big Horn 106, and how it compares to several other all-mountain-freestyle skis.

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Volkl Announces New M6 Mantra & Secret 96

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Volkl just announced new versions of their Mantra & Secret skis. Check out what they're changing with the latest M6 Mantra & Secret 96.

2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 104

December 9, 2021January 5, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Two of our reviewers have been skiing all over Mt. Crested Butte on Volkl's new Revolt 104. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Deep Dive: Volkl Revolt 104

January 5, 2021 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Revolt 104 to the K2 Reckoner 102, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Dynastar Menace 98, Nordica Soul Rider 97, Prior Northwest 100, Whitedot Altum 104, Moment Wildcat 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Rossignol BLACKOPS Holyshred, Black Crows Atris, Dynastar M-Free 108, and ON3P Jeffrey 108.

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On the Blister Podcast, several Blister reviewers discuss their highlights of 2020, and some of their resolutions and predictions about 2021

Reviewers’ 2020 Highlights & 2021 Resolutions (Ep.157)

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For our first Blister Podcast of 2021, we asked a few of our reviewers to share one highlight of the past year; one thing they’re most looking forward to in 2021; and one new year’s resolution. We got quite a range of answers — and apparently Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth will be starting up a new reality TV show? Please enjoy, and Happy New Year!

Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

April 9, 2025January 4, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Update 1.4.21: check out our thoughts on how the Pagoda Piste 90 RP performs off-piste.

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Blister reviews the Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM.

Flash Review: 20/21 Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM

April 9, 2025January 4, 2021 by Paul Forward

Check out Paul Forward's initial thoughts on Whitedot's big, asymmetrical pow ski.

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Hoka One One Torrent 2

January 4, 2021January 2, 2021 by Kieran Nay

Many people were fans of the original Hoka Torrent for its combination of comfort and lightweight efficiency for fast-paced trail runs. So, how does the updated Torrent 2 compare, and who should have this new trail shoe on their list?

On Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the ski gear that impressed them the most during 2020, the new 4FRNT Devastator, Sego Big Horn 106, Renoun Endurance 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, and more

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.129)

January 4, 2024January 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the standout products of 2020; offer a few gear predictions for 2021; and end with what they’re celebrating this week.

Win Folsom Skis

January 1, 2021 by Luke Koppa

This week the winner will get the Folsom Blister Pro 104 + some Folsom gear!

Cy Whitling reviews the Hinterland Maul 121 for Blister

2020-2021 Hinterland Maul 121

January 1, 2021 by Cy Whitling

Hinterland is a small-batch ski manufacturer out of Utah, and we've been impressed by the widest ski in their lineup, the Maul 121. Check out our full review for more on the ski and how it compares to other playful pow skis on the market.

Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa F1 LT for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Scarpa F1 LT

April 9, 2025December 31, 2020 by Paul Forward

Check out reviewer Paul Forward's initial thoughts on the F1 LT and how it compares to the previous Alien RS.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

April 9, 2025December 31, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Elan puts the Wingman 86 CTi in the "All-Mountain Versatile" category of their lineup, and we don't think they're far off with that description.

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2020-2021 Spark R&D Arc Pro Splitboard Binding

December 31, 2020 by Jed Doane

We spent all of last season using the ultralight "Pro" version of Spark R&D's Arc binding — plus several of Spark's in-house accessories — and have come away very impressed.

Blister Brand Guide: Adidas Terrex Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

January 4, 2021December 30, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Adidas continus to expand their off-road-oriented Terrex line of running shoes, with everything from high-cushion, long-distance shoes to minimal, lightweight options. Check out our Brand Guide to get the rundown on all of their 2020 shoes.

Luke Koppa reviews the 2021 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 4FRNT Devastator

April 9, 2025December 30, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial impressions of the new Devastator, where we answer some of the questions we first posed in our First Look.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Fly Two 115 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Movement Fly Two 115

April 9, 2025December 29, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's playful (but also pretty stable) pow ski.

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Blister Brand Guide: Columbia Montrail Trail Running Shoes ’20

December 22, 2021December 29, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

While it doesn't include a huge number of shoes, Columbia-Montrail's 2020 trail running shoe lineup offers runners a few different options to suit specific needs, and is particularly appealing for those not looking to drop a ton of money on their next pair of shoes. Check out our Brand Guide to see how each shoe differs and which might be worth a look from you.

In the December, 2020 edition of Reviewing the News with Cody Townsend on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Queens Gambit, who is getting into avalanche accidents, Ski Media, Magnus Carlsen, and more

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2020) (Ep.156)

December 28, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Towsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about chess & The Queen’s Gambit; savants & skier savants; ski media; political appointees; avalanche accidents; Cody’s new film, The Mountain Why; and more.

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