BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Mike Foote on His Grand Canyon R2R2R ALT FKT; Race Directing; & Reading (Ep.79)
Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Mike Foote, who on 12.31.20, headed out with fellow The North Face athlete, Rob Krar, to attempt an FKT of the Rim to Rim to Rim “alt” route of the Grand Canyon. So we get Mike’s version of the event, and then go on to discuss a whole lot more.
2021-2022 Parlor Warbird
There are lots of smaller-batch ski manufacturers these days, but very few that have branched out into the category of dedicated carving skis. Parlor changed that with their Warbird — a 78mm-wide ski designed to excel on groomed snow.
Deep Dive: Parlor Warbird
We compare the Warbird to the K2 Disruption 78Ti, K2 Disruption 78C, Fischer RC4 The Curv, Fischer RC4 The Curv GT, Salomon S/Force Bold, K2 Disruption MTi, Liberty V82, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, & Parlor Cardinal 90.
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Andrew Alexander King & The Between Worlds Project (Ep.159)
Andrew Alexander King is an explorer, alpinist, climber, and surfer who was born in Detroit; has climbed over 50 different mountains around the world from Kilimanjaro to the highest mountain in the Atlantic, Indian, and the Pacific Ocean; is currently aiming to become the first African American to climb the highest mountain and volcano on each continent; and is the founder of the The Between Worlds Project.
On Running Cloudventure
The Cloudventure is On’s take on a versatile, everyday trail running shoe — but with a few unique twists. Check out our review to see how it compares to many other options on the market, and where we think it makes the most sense.
Shop Talk: Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT (Ep.131)
We talked with Megan Shenton, the head of the ski dept. at Outdoor Gear Exchange, about how this ski season is going so far in New England; the history of Outdoor Gear Exchange; some of her personal favorite gear and some of the OGE staff’s favorite products; and more.
Win Elan Skis
This week the winner will get any Elan Ripstick ski they want!
2021-2022 J Skis Hotshot
We’ve now had two reviewers putting in a lot of time on J’s playful, metal-laminate ski — and they’re both big fans. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Hotshot.
Deep Dive: J Skis Hotshot
We compare the Hotshot to the Dynastar M-Free 108, ON3P Woodsman 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Whitedot Altum 104, Salomon QST 106, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Sego Big Horn 106, Black Crows Atris, Volkl Revolt 104, 4FRNT Devastator, Season Nexus, Volkl Katana 108, & Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105.
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Yoann Barelli on his move to Guerrilla Gravity; Coaching; Comfort Zones; & More (Ep.49)
We talk with Yoann Barelli about his new partnership with Guerrilla Gravity; the coaching he’s now doing at Barelli Concepts; his background; comfort zones; and a whole lot more.
Flash Review: 20/21 Movement Alp Tracks 106
Update 1.14.21: Check out how the Alp Tracks 106 has been handling firmer, more challenging conditions.
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Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Black Pearl 97
Check out our initial thoughts on the new women’s Black Pearl 97.
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Manitou Mara Pro Shock
We were very impressed by the Manitou Mezzer Pro Fork this past year, but what about the rear shock Manitou designed to pair with it? Check out our full review of the Mara Pro.
Flash Review: 21/22 Atomic Maverick 95 Ti
We just spent a day on one of Atomic’s new all-mountain skis. Check out our initial thoughts, and how the Maverick 95 Ti compares to the Salomon Stance and Armada Declivity skis.
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The 2021 Blister Summit
We are pleased to invite you to a new event in the snowsports world: the Blister Summit at Mt. Crested Butte.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2022 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol
We’ve now used the same exact front triangle to review four different Guerrilla Gravity bikes, and the latest one, the revised Trail Pistol, has proven to be a nice update to the brand’s short-travel Trail bike. Check out our full review for more.
Benji Alexander on the Olympics, the Aftermath, & What’s Next (Ep.205)
Benji Alexander is back on the podcast to talk about becoming Jamaica’s first Olympian alpine ski racer; his experience in Beijing and his race runs; competition and representation at the Olympic games; and more.
2021-2022 Stereo Lynx MK 4
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Stereo Lynx MK 4.
Blister Summit Recap & Ski Reviews (Ep.188)
Kristin Sinnott, Kara Williard, and Sascha Anastas talk about the Blister Summit and discuss a bunch of the gear they spent time on from Fischer, Salomon, Dynastar, Renoun, Rossignol, and more.
Flash Review: 22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti
K2 is updating all their Mindbender Ti skis for 22/23, and we’ve been spending time on several of them. Check out our Flash Review of the 99Ti.
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2022-2023 Nordica Santa Ana 98
The Nordica Santa Ana series has been a Blister favorite for many years, but how does the latest iteration of the Santa Ana 98 compare to the current market? Check out our full review.
Win Any 22/23 Icelantic Ski
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get to pick any ski they want from Icelantic’s expansive, new 22/23 lineup!
2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W
This season Tecnica updated their long-standing Cochise series of 50/50 boots, and we think the current design is a really appealing option for those who want a boot with a walk mode that makes minimal compromises when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review of the top-end women’s model, the Cochise Pro W.
Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoe
Kane currently only makes one product, their Revive “active recovery shoe.” Cy Whitling has been using them for a while now, and says he might not be able to live without them. Check out his review to see why.
Martin Maes on Team Changes, Bike Setup, & Fatherhood (Ep.109)
Martin Maes makes his podcast debut to talk about career progression, the value of a change of pace, fatherhood, bike setup, and a whole lot more.
Flash Review: 22/23 Faction Dancer 3
Faction is tweaking their line of metal-laminate skis for the 2022-2023 season — check out our initial impressions of the Dancer 3
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2022-2023 Nordica Unleashed 98
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Nordica Unleashed 98.