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Kelsey Opstad reviews the Spark R&D Women's Surge Pro Splitboard binding for BLISTER

2019-2020 Spark R&D Women’s Surge Pro Splitboard Binding

August 9, 2021November 26, 2019 by Kelsey Opstad

Spark recently released women's versions of their "Pro" line of splitboard bindings, and after spending much of last season on the Women's Surge Pro, it received our "Best Of" award. Check out our full review to see why.

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 24, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out Part 2 of our reviewers' 1-ski-quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Kara Williard, & Paul Forward.

Luke Jacobson goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss Moment Skis 19/20 lineup, the new Moment Blister Pro, and more

Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson (Ep.75)

November 22, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s entire “Commander” series; why we still need to do a better job educating skiers; how the Deathwish got its name; the history of the Bibby and the Blister Pro; some upcoming changes to the Blister Pro; and more.

Win Women’s & Men’s Outerwear Kits from Spyder

October 27, 2021November 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Get a jacket & pants from Spyder's new Freeski line!

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 21, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The quivers keep getting smaller, and the decisions keep getting harder. We're now asking our reviewers to cut their quivers down to 2 skis, and you can now check out all of their selections.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 25, 2020November 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out Part 2 of our reviewers' 3-ski-quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Kara Williard, Sascha Anastas, Jonathan Ellsworth, & Cy Whitling.

Cappuccino Cowboys goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to "apologize" and then Eric Senseman and Jared Hazen go on to discuss the TNF 50 race

Cappuccino Cowboys Apologizes + Jared Hazen & Eric Senseman (Ep.26)

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mr. Cappuccino of the Cappuccino Cowboys is back on the show to issue an apology for his performance last week. And then Jared Hazen and Eric Senseman join us, so we got to ask them why they continue to associate with Mr. Cappuccino, and more.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out part 2 of our reviewers' 4-ski-quiver selections, including additions from Eric Freson, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, and Sam Shaheen.

Jason Blevins goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss his story on backcountry.com's lawsuits

Reporter Jason Blevins on Backcountry.com (Ep.109)

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jason Blevins of the Colorado Sun broke the story about backcountry.com’s practices around trademark issues, so we talk to Jason about how this story got on his radar; the specifics of what backcountry.com was doing; how common or uncommon these practices are; how backcountry.com has subsequently responded; and what needs to be done going forward.

Blister's mountain biking and climbing trip in Moab with 57hours

Our Climbing & MTB Trip with 57hours

November 19, 2019November 15, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

With the help of 57hours and our guide, Willie Benegas, we spent a few days biking and climbing around Moab — check out our recap video and trip report.

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)

November 28, 2019November 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year — we’re fantasizing about skiing and our ideal ski quivers. We’ll be rolling out a bunch of our reviewers’ personal selections, and we’re kicking it off with our 5-ski quivers.

What is The North Face Futurelight? (Ep.74)

December 13, 2019November 15, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face is attempting to do something that many have tried, but few have succeeded: compete head-to-head with Gore-Tex in the waterproof / breathable fabric category. So we talked with Scott Mellin, the Global General Manager of Mountain Sports at The North Face, about their new fabric technology, Futurelight, the ideas behind it; what sets it apart in the waterproof / breathable fabric market; sustainability practices related to Futurelight; some stories from athlete testing, and much more.

Win an Avalanche Safety Course with 57hours

November 18, 2019November 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win a 3-day AIARE Level 1 or Level 2 avalanche safety course!

Insulated Skirt Roundup

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

An insulated skirt may seem like a niche product, but after using several of them this fall, many of our reviewers now consider them an essential piece. Check out our roundup for a bunch of skirts that can take you from your morning run, bike, or ski tour all the way to après.

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2019

October 13, 2021November 13, 2019 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic takes a different approach than many brands when it comes to running shoes. They specialize in lower-drop shoes with wider, foot-shaped toe boxes, and their lineup covers a wide range of road and trail shoes. Check out our Brand Guide to figure out which Topo shoe might be best for you.

Blister news: DPS Skis co-founder, Stephan Drake, no longer at DPS Skis

DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, no longer with DPS

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

UPDATE: We now have a statement from Stephan Drake regarding his departure from the company he founded.

Is Cappuccino Cowboys Ruining Ultrarunning? (Ep.25)

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What is Cappuccino Cowboys, and who is the person behind it? Is he an evil genius hell-bent on ruining ultrarunning? A provocateur shaking up the stodgy state of running media? Or is he just a giant pain in the ass of Jim Walmsley, Eric Senseman, Jared Hazen, Cody Reed, Tommy Rivs and a few other unfortunate souls? We spoke to Mr. Cappuccino himself to find out.

Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, talks about Moment, its growth, and his recommendations for entrepreneurs at the Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University. Recorded on the Blister Podcast

Blister Speaker Series 2.3: Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson (Ep.108)

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our latest BLISTER Speaker Series at Western Colorado University, Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, talks about managing the significant growth of this indie brand; manufacturing in Sparks, Nevada; crucial decisions he’s had to make; how he would assess those decisions in hindsight; and more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Renoun Citadel 114 prototype for Blister

2019-2020 Renoun Citadel 114

November 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Renoun is currently working on adding a wider ski to their lineup, and we recently received a prototype of their new Citadel 114. Check out our First Look for our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of this lightweight, uniquely constructed ski.

Reviewing the reviewer: Jonathan Ellsworth interviews Blister reviewer, David Golay, and talks about his mountain biking experience, mountain bike preferences, and more on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast

Reviewing the Reviewer: David Golay (Ep.73)

November 8, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On our latest “Reviewing the Reviewer” episode of GEAR:30, Jonathan Ellsworth talks to our mountain bike reviewer, David Golay, about how he went from playing sports in upstate New York, to researching metal alloys in Australia, to reviewing for BLISTER, and he shares a great story starring Jed Yeiser (of previous Blister podcast episodes fame).

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