BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 (Ep.53)
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa discuss mind-boggling new technologies like titanium-coated fibres; inventive sustainability stories involving recycled medical supplies; and the noteworthy trends — both good and bad — that they saw this week at the OR show.
New Products, New Trends, & Old Marketing Tactics (Ep.2)
We talk with BLISTER senior bike editor, Noah Bodman, about Guerrilla Gravity’s modular designs; the emerging category of ‘Downcountry’ Bikes; whether ‘mullet bikes’ are just a fad; and whether the lingo used to market and sell bikes is in need of a refresh.
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 Highlights
New cams, puffy ponchos, heat-moldable running shoes, and more — check out our recap from day 2 of Outdoor Retailer.
Brendan Runs the Bighorn 100 (Ep.5)
This past weekend, our Off The Couch co-host, Brendan Leonard, ran the Bighorn Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run. So Jonathan Ellsworth talks with him about why he decided to run it; how he prepared; the highs and lows of the experience; his advice for anyone thinking of running a 100; and whether or not he plans on running another 100 miler.
2021-2022 J Skis The Friend
This season we spent time on another length of the J Skis Friend and have added an update on the 183 cm version of J’s pow ski.
Deep Dive: J Skis The Friend
UPDATE: We compare The Friend to the ON3P Kartel 116, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Armada ARV 116 JJ, Moment Wildcat, previous Friend, K2 Catamaran, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, Faction Candide 5.0, Faction Candide 4.0, Prior CBC, 4FRNT Inthayne, Line Outline, and Icelantic Nomad 115.
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Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco
While most companies make tons of climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, and gym climbing, there aren’t nearly as many trad-specific shoes out there. But Scarpa recently made an addition to this category, the Maestro Mid Eco, and you can check out our review of this comfort-oriented shoe.
Lab Austere Hydration Pack, Tool Kit, & Wallet
Lab Austere is a new brand that’s aiming to make simple — and more importantly, very useful — MTB accessories. Check out our review of their Minimize Hydration Lumbar Pack, Trunk Roll Up Tool Kit, and Simplify Wallet.
2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 121
The new Volkl Revolt 121 stood out this spring across a broad range of conditions and surprisingly deep snow. Check out our full review and Deep Dive on the site for more on this playful pow ski.
Deep Dive: Volkl Revolt 121
We compare the Revolt 121 to the Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Prior CBC, 4FRNT Inthayne, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, Line Outline, Icelantic Nomad 115, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Faction Candide 5.0, and Faction Candide 4.0.
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The Dumpster Fire Episode (Ep.52)
Things kind of go off the rails in our latest GEAR:30 episode, with topics ranging from the ON3P Woodsman 108, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, new ski boots, and heat-moldable hiking shoes, to very contentious debates about Hard Seltzer, energy bar flavors, and Smashburger.
19/20 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Ripstick 106 Black Edition, including notes on how it compares to the standard Ripstick 106.
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Win any Sunglasses You Want from Dragon
Win a new pair of shades from Dragon!
Father’s Day Gift Guide — 2019
Still looking for a way to thank your dad this Father’s Day? Fear not — we’ve rounded up several last-minute gift ideas that won’t feel last-minute to the dads in your life.
Tecnica Plasma S Shoe
Best known for their ski boots, Tecnica recently launched a hiking line that brings something entirely new to the market: a heat-moldable fit. And after using their new Plasma S Shoe for the past year, you can now check out our full review.
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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.
Ed Roberson on The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (Ep.78)
Ed Roberson is the creator of The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k; the host of the excellent Mountain & Prairie podcast; and the author of a fantastic Books Recommendation series. So Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talked to Ed about all of the above, and more.
Atomic Announces New Maverick & Maven Skis
Atomic just announced the replacement to their current Vantage series: the brand-new Maverick & Maven all-mountain skis.
Flash Review: Season Aero Ski
Here are our initial thoughts on the 96mm-wide ski in the Season lineup.
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Sam Anthamatten on Steep Skiing, La Liste 2, the FWT, & Gear Choices (Ep.158)
Sam Anthamatten does things in the mountains that few skiers do, and in this conversation, you’ll get a better sense of the background and the trajectory that helped Sam get to where he is today. We also get an update from Sam on the status of La Liste 2; we talk about the process of flashing massive, big-mountain lines; and more.
Topo Athletic Zephyr
We’ve seen many recent shoes designed to maximize efficiency for fast-paced road runs, but the Topo Zephyr stands out from the competition in several ways. Check out our review to learn more about this road shoe and whether it might work well for you.
Flash Review: Season Nexus Ski
We just wrapped up a day on the mid-fat ski in the Season lineup. Check out our initial impressions.
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