BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2022-2023 Faction Dancer 2
The Faction Dancer 2 isn’t a super easy-going, “made-for-everyone” ski, but it is a unique ski that could make certain people extremely excited to be on the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more.
DPS Skis: State of the Union + 22/23 Product Lineup (Ep.195)
We talk with DPS’s VP of product and operations about the recent history of DPS; discuss some of the specific skis in their lineup; hear a defense of carbon fiber; define a new rule for product design; clarify DPS Phantom; & more.
Win Magnetic Pedals from Hustle
This week TWO lucky winners will each get a pair of Hustle Avery REMtech pedals, which blur the lines between clipless and flat pedals.
Deep Dive: Faction Dancer 2
We compare the Dancer 2 to the Faction Dancer 3, Faction Mana 2, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Salomon QST 98, J skis Masterblaster, Black Crows Camox, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Salomon Stance 96, Moment Commander 98, Nordica Enforcer 94, Black Crows Serpo, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Fischer Ranger 102, 4FRNT MSP 99, and K2 Mindbender 99Ti.
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2023 K2 Dispatch & Mindbender Skis | Blister Summit Brand Lineup
We sat down with K2’s head ski designer, Jed Yeiser, to go into the weeds on several of the new skis they’re releasing for the 2022-2023 season, including the all-new lightweight freeride Dispatch series, as well as their overhauled metal-laminate freeride Mindbender Ti series, each of which feature some very interesting new tech.
Flash Review – 2022 Niner Jet 9 RDO
We’ve had a handful of rides on the Niner Jet 9 RDO. Check out our initial impressions.
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2022-2023 Moment Commander 98
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Commander 98.
Fanatik on Custom Bikes, Gear Trends, & the Bellingham Bike Scene (Ep.116)
We’re talking custom bike builds, gear trends, and the evolution of the local mountain bike scene with Rich Frough of Fanatik, our Blister Recommended Bike Shop in Bellingham, WA.
2022-2023 Fischer Ranger 96
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Fischer Ranger 96.
2022 Fox Float X
Fox replaced the longstanding DPX2 Trail bike shock with the new Float X, and we think it’ll be a big improvement for a lot of riders. Check out our full review for all the details.
2022-2023 Fischer Ranger 90
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Fischer Ranger 90.
Flash Review: 22/23 Head Kore 97 W
Here are some of our thoughts so far on the women’s Kore 97 W.
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Corrine Malcolm on Suffering, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and Her Return to Racing (Ep.118)
If you’ve followed coverage of ultrarunning at all over the last few years, Corrine Malcolm is a name you’ve probably heard a lot. But between her many roles as a member of the media, it could be easy to overlook her as an elite runner in her own right. So we talk to Corrine about how she went from an olympic-level biathlete to running professionally for adidas Terrex; setting the supported FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail; her return to racing; and much more.
2022-2023 Moment Deathwish 104
The Deathwish is one of Moment’s longest-standing models, and this season they released a new, narrower version. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Deathwish 104 for more on this unique all-mountain ski.
Deep Dive: Moment Deathwish 104
We compare the Deathwish 104 to the Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Salomon QST 106, Volkl Revolt 104, Whitedot Altum 104, Line Blade Optic 104, RMU Apostle 106, Line Sir Francis Bacon, DPS Koala 103, Season Nexus, Dynastar M-Free 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Black Crows Atris, 4FRNT Devastator, Armada ARW 106 UL, and K2 Reckoner 102.
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Win Any Season Ski or Board
The winner of our gear giveaway this week can choose any ski or board they’d like from Season!
BLISTER+ Real-World Testimonials
When you play outdoors, injuries happen. And those injuries can be expensive. So we launched our BLISTER+ Membership to address this, and here, we provide our own real-world stories of why it’s valuable and how it works.
Flash Review: 22/23 Stöckli Stormrider 102
We were able to get a day on Stöckli’s widest ski, the Stormrider 102. Check out our initial impressions.
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Andrew Gardner on Open-Mindedness, Gravel Riding, Velocio, & More (Ep.150)
We’re joined by Velocio co-founder Andrew Gardner to recap a recent “gravel” ride that he and Jonathan Ellsworth went on, and to discuss gravel riding more broadly, including the limitations of the term “gravel”, the ways that bikers group themselves into specialized cliques (possibly to their detriment) and much, much more.
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
While it may not yet have the same name recognition as the Speedgoat, Hoka’s Mafate line has steadily worked its way into being considered one of the brand’s principal models over the last couple of years. Now in its 4th iteration, the Mafate Speed 4 introduces some exciting new technology and design concepts to Hoka’s trail side, correcting many of the aspects we felt fell short on the latest Speedgoat 5. Check out our full review for the whole story.
Flash Review: 22/23 Fischer Ranger 90
Here are a couple of our reviewers’ initial impressions of Fischer’s brand-new all-mountain ski, the Ranger 90.
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Dalbello 22/23 Boots | Blister Summit Brand Lineup
We discuss Dalbello’s 2022-2023 lineup of ski boots; the age-old debate about the pros and cons of 3-piece Cabrio boots vs. 2-piece Overlap ones; Dalbello’s brand-new Veloce overlap series; the industry finally settling on boot sole norms; the rise of Alpine boots with tech toe fittings; the lightweight Quantum Free and Quantum Evo series and their unique 2-piece bonding construction; working to close the loop on boot manufacturing waste; and more.
2022-2023 Majesty Vadera Ti
After some time this season and last, we have quite a bit to say about Majesty’s women-specific, metal-laminate freeride ski, the Vadera Ti — check out our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons for the rundown.
Deep Dive: Majesty Vadera Ti
We compare the Majesty Vadera Ti to the Armada ARW 106 UL, Blizzard Sheeva 11, Faction Dancer 3X, Fischer Ranger 102, K2 Mindbender 106C, K2 Mindbender 115C, Line Blade Optic 104, Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free, Majesty Vadera Carbon, Salomon QST Stella 106, & Wagner Summit 106.
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Jeff Colt on Chasing Western States, the Beats, & Managing Expectations (Ep.152)
For On athlete, Jeff Colt, the chase for a coveted spot into Western States had been a multi-year saga fraught with close calls and near misses, that is until a near-perfectly executed run at the Black Canyon 100k in February earned him a Golden Ticket and automatic entry. We pick up Jeff’s story there and hear all about his journey leading up to Western States, a play-by-play of his 11th-place finish, and much more.
Next Blister Happy Hour Livestream: Wednesday 12.28.22
Our next Blister Happy Hour Livestream will be on Wednesday 12.28.22 at 2pm MT / 4pm ET, this time with a special guest: Matt Manser! If you’re a Blister Member, join us and ask any of your questions.
Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s (2022-2023)
In this updated mega roundup, we compare and contrast more than two dozen pieces of ski and snowboard outerwear, from burly resort shells to breathable touring kits.