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Luke Koppa reviews the ON3P Kartel 108 for Blister

18/19 ON3P Kartel 108

March 18, 2018March 15, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the new Kartel 108.

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Giro Combyn Helmet

July 15, 2018March 14, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Giro Combyn is a comfortable, low-profile helmet that’s designed to withstand the daily abuses of skiing / snowboarding, and so far, we’ve been impressed by its performance. Check out our review.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Salomon / Atomic SHIFT Binding

Salomon / Atomic / Armada SHIFT MNC Binding

December 16, 2020March 13, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

With about 30 days now on the Salomon / Atomic SHIFT binding, two of our reviewers provide an update on both its uphill and downhill performance.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 99 for Blister

18/19 HEAD Kore 99

March 15, 2018March 12, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Head Kore 99, with comparisons to the Head Kore 93 and Monster 98.

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2020-2021 HEAD Kore 99

December 14, 2020March 11, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For the 18/19 season, Head is introducing the Kore 99, which fills an interesting spot in their line of lightweight resort Kore skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Scrapper 115 for Blister

17/18 Scott Scrapper 115

March 9, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Scott's lightweight pow ski, the Scrapper 115.

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2018-2019 ON3P Skis, Scott Andrus, Gear:30 Podcast

ON3P Skis 18/19 Lineup (Ep.12)

March 9, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

ON3P is releasing their entire new lineup early next month. So we talk to ON3P's Scott Andrus about this decision, then go over every ski in the new line, including what’s new, what's unchanged, and what’s so new and experimental that Scott didn’t want to talk about it. (But we got him to anyway.)

Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket

March 8, 2018 by Dave Alie

At less than 140 grams, the Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket is incredibly light. But just how useful is this stripped-back, minimalist mid layer? Check out our review.

Noah Bodman reviews the Moment Bibby Tour and Bibby / Blister Pro for Blister

2nd Look: Moment Bibby Tour vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro

March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Blister reviewer, Noah Bodman, has spent a good bit of time on both the Moment Bibby Tour and Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, so he shares his thoughts on how the two skis compare.

Sam Shahen, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Noah Bodman review the Blizzard Rustler 11 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Rustler 11

December 9, 2021March 7, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’ve now had four reviewers on the Blizzard Rustler 11 in a variety of conditions. Check out our full review, where they all weigh in.

Greg Barnes of the ASCA on the All Things Climbing Podcast

Fixing Dangerous Bolts: Greg Barnes and the ASCA (Ep.6)

March 6, 2018 by Dave Alie

When climbing outside, how safe are the bolts we encounter? Should we trust them? Who maintains and / or replaces them? Greg Barnes, the Director of the American Safe Climbing Association, answers all our questions about bolts and more.

Adam Ondra’s “Silence”

March 6, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What did it take to send the hardest sport route in the world? Watch the remarkable process.

Blister Photo Gallery from Telluride, CO

Blister in Telluride: Trip Report

March 8, 2018March 6, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re heading back to Telluride on Friday to test a lot more 18/19 gear. So while we mount up more skis, check out our trip report and gallery from the last trip, then come join us!

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Renoun Endurance 98 for Blister

17/18 Renoun Endurance 98

March 6, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the most unusual ski we’ve ever reviewed.

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2017-2018 Renoun Endurance 98

December 24, 2018March 5, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This is the most mental thing we’ve ever reviewed. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Cy Whitling Reviews the Full Tilt Ascendant for Blister

2019-2020 Full Tilt Ascendant

March 22, 2020March 5, 2018 by Cy Whitling

For the 18/19 season, Full Tilt is introducing their first ever touring boot, the Ascendant. Complete with tech fittings, a removable tongue, and a unique touring overlap liner, the Ascendant appears to be the boot that a lot of skiers have been waiting for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak Pack

July 15, 2018March 4, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak backpack does an excellent job of balancing the needs of a ski pack, and offers a few features we haven’t seen on any similar packs.

Arc’teryx Procline FL Pant

March 3, 2018 by David Steele

Arc’teryx says their soft shell Procline FL Pant is for “high output technical climbs and challenging ski descents,” and after over 40 days in it, we weigh in on how the Procline FL handles both aspects of that description.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Faction Dictator 4.0

17/18 Faction Dictator 4.0

March 3, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

After spending some time on it in Telluride, here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Faction Dictator 4.0, with comparisons to the Dictator 3.0.

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Blister talks about reviewing 18-19 skis at Telluride on the blister GEAR:30 podcsat.

Testing in Telluride: 18/19 Ski Gear (Ep.11)

March 2, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we're discussing the 18/19 ski gear we've been testing at Telluride, including the Line Sakana, ON3P Wrenegade 114, Faction Dictator 4.0, Rossi Soul 7, the Atomic/Salomon SHIFT binding, and more.

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