BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
GingerRunner, Ethan Newberry, on Acting, Anxiety, the Barkley Banana, & Shoe Reviews (Ep.82)
Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to TheGingerRunner, Ethan Newberry, about life before GingerRunner; what led Ethan to start GR and how it has evolved; anxiety and mental health; his partnership with Kim Teshima Newberry; and of course, shoe reviews.
Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 106
Update 3.2.21: We’ve been spending more time on the latest iteration of Elan’s lightweight freeride ski.
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2021 Banshee Phantom V3
We’ve had two reviewers spending a lot of time on Banshee’s recently revised, “hard charging short travel 29er,” the Phantom V3. Check out our full review.
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Flash Review: 21/22 4FRNT Hoji
4FRNT is updating the mid-fat ski in Hoji’s signature series. We got on a pair of the new Hoji at the Blister Summit — check out our initial thoughts.
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Blister Brand Guide: Trek Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021
For 2021, Trek trimmed down their mountain bike lineup slightly, but also made some updates to long-standing models. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Trek bike could make the most sense for you.
Inov-8 Terraultra G 270
The Inov-8 Terraultra G 270 is one of the most versatile trail shoes we’ve used, whether for up-tempo workouts or long days in the mountains. Check out our review to see why.
Win Ski Boots from Scott
This week the winner will get a pair of Scott’s men’s or women’s AT boots!
The New Race Landscape (Ep.54)
We’re discussing the major rider and team moves in the world of men’s DH and women’s DH; we place our $1000 predictions on the upcoming season; and we discuss some of the news and moves in the freeride and enduro scene, too.
Moab Red Hot & Black Canyon Ultras Recap + New-Tech Trail Shoes (Ep.81)
We’ve got some race recaps for you; our initial impressions of Saucony’s Switchback2 (which features the BOA system); and we discuss the arrival of the first carbon-plated trail shoe, The North Face’s Flight Vectiv.
Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99
We’re rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.
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Flash Review: 20/21 Black Crows Camox
Update 2.23.21: Check out our updated thoughts on the Camox.
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Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet
Is it possible to have “one helmet for everything” — from long days of pedaling to shuttle or lift laps? The convertible Sweet Protection Arbitrator helmet might be the best option for this that we’ve used. Check out our full review to see why.
Shop Talk: Gear West, Long Lake, MN (Ep.136)
Mark “Osman” Osell and Jeff Perry from Gear West in Long Lake, Minnesota, to talk about the Minnesota ski scene; the Gear West campus; dropping cliffs in the Iowa backcountry; the fantastic bike culture of Minnesota, and more.
Win Men’s & Women’s Zeal Goggles
The TWO winners this week will each to get pick any pair of Zeal goggles they want!
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: Line Blade Optic 104
We compare the Blade Optic 104 to the Line Blade Optic 96, Line Blade Optic 114, Line Sick Day 104, Line Sir Francis Bacon, J Skis Hotshot, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Salomon QST 106, Wagner Summit 107, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, DPS Koala 103, Dynastar M-Free 108, Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish 104, Black Crows Atris, Volkl Katana 108, Moment Commander 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, & Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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Lea Davison on Career Triumphs, Olympic Heartbreak, & What Comes Next (Ep.111)
Two-time Olympian and two-time World Championships medalist Lea Davison joins us to look back on her career, discuss the state of XC racing, and talk about what’s next for her after retiring from international racing — because she’s definitely not done with bikes.
2022-2023 Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130
We’ve spent more than 200 days skiing in the Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130. Check out our long-term review to hear how these all-mountain boots compare to the current market, and how they’ve held up over multiple seasons of daily use.
Flash Review: 22/23 Faction Dancer 2
Here are some of our initial on-snow impressions of Faction’s 96mm-wide, metal-laminate all-mountain ski, the Dancer 2.
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2022-2023 Moment Sierra
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Sierra.
2022-2023 Black Crows Mirus Cor
The Black Crows Mirus Cor is unlike pretty much any ski we’ve tested, and it offers a uniquely fun ride for the right skiers in the right scenarios. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more about this slalom-radius, twin-tipped, fish-tailed, 87mm-wide ski.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Mirus Cor
We compare the Mirus Cor to the Season Kin, Line Blade, Black Crows Serpo, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Rustler 9, Renoun Endurance 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Spar 88, Salomon Stance 90, and DPS Pagoda 90 RP.
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Pro Skiers on The Mental Game | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion
Professional skiers are often asked about the mental preparation it takes to ski big lines and perform at a high level. But in this conversation, John Collinson, Wendy Fisher, Sander Hadley, and Drew Petersen offer a much broader perspective on ‘the mental game’ as it relates to dealing with injury and adversity; self identity; mental health; and more.
Women Who FKT, with Marta Fisher (Ep.113)
We talk to Marta Fisher about how her experience at Hardrock 100 led her to the creation of Women Who FKT; what the near-term goals of the group are; how to get involved; and more.
Flash Review: 21/22 Moment Sierra
Here are some of our initial thoughts on the latest version of Moment’s Triple Camber women’s all-mountain ski.
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Let’s Go Racing
The 2022 World Cup Downhill season kicks off this weekend, and our Bike Editor is pretty fired up about it.
Women in the Ski Industry | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion
At our Blister Summit in Mt. Crested Butte, we talked with Kjerstin Klein (Winter Divas founder & co-owner of Willi’s Ski Shops); Louise Lintilhac (skier, writer, brand manager, & public relations); Andrea Charest (Mammut athlete, guide, & owner of Petra Cliffs); and Kara Williard (boot fitter & Blister reviewer) about the current state of women in the ski industry; where progress has been made; where the most work still needs to be done; the concept of “shrink it and pink it”; gender-specific vs. unisex products; mentorship; and more.