BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Under the Tree
Yesterday we asked our reviewers for their top picks for stocking stuffers, and today they’re chiming in with their thoughts on the best gifts to put under the tree.
Andrew Mildenberger — “Strictly Business”
“Strictly Business” recently won the amateur Film of the Year award at IF3, and after watching it, nothing about the film seems “amateur” — the skiing and cinematography are up there with the best in the business. Check out the full film here.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do some nice things, say some nice things, and maybe give one or two nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas, starting with our top picks for stocking stuffers.
18/19 Moment Commander 98
Yesterday we posted our initial impressions of the new Moment Commander 108, and now Blister Members can check out our Flash Review of the Commander 98.
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Scott Couloir 2 Helmet
For people who like to climb up mountains and ski down them, the Scott Couloir 2 helmet — which passes skiing and mountaineering certifications — is a very compelling option.
2019 Mondraker Foxy 29
The Mondraker Foxy 29 takes a bit of a different approach to traditional Trail-bike geometry, and the result is a correspondingly unique on-trail experience. Check out our review.
18/19 Moment Commander 108
We just spent a few days on the Moment Commander 108, and Blister Members can now check out what is probably one of our longest Flash Reviews to date.
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Climbers’ Environmental Impact with Author J.B. MacKinnon (Ep. 21)
What’s the biggest environmental impact we have as climbers? We talk with award-winning author, J.B. MacKinnon, about the three main environmental impacts from the outdoor industry, how those manifest in climbing, and the path to a more sustainable future.
Jeremy Pancras — “WOULD YOU”
Jeremy Pancras’s new film takes a look at why we choose to ski, telling that story from the perspective of some of the best up-and-comers and established legends in the ski world. It’s one of our editor’s favorite ski films of the year, and is certainly worth a watch.
2020-2021 J Skis Masterblaster
Having gotten more time and more reviewers on the J Skis Masterblaster, we’ve updated our review with comments about the ski’s stability, playfulness, and why it stands out in the all-mountain category.
Maloja FlurinM Multi ½ Jersey and BrailM Shorts
Maloja aims to make high-performance outdoor apparel without the monotonous styling that we typically see from other brands. We spent 3 months testing some of their MTB apparel to see how they performed, and here you can check out our full review.
2019-2020 Head Supershape i.Titan
The Head Supershape i.Titan impressed several of our reviewers last season, earning a Best Of award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide. Now you can check out our full review to see why.
Win Men’s or Women’s Jackets from Montane
Win a lightweight mid layer from Montane!
Tof Henry — “Born in Chamonix”
“Born in Chamonix” is the 2-year project of Tof Henry, a Cham local and exceptional big-mountain skier who likes to ski steep, technical lines a bit differently — fast. Check out the full film here.
2020-2021 Never Summer Swift Split
We’ve recently seen an increasing number of surf-inspired boards hit the market, but the Never Summer Swift Split stands out as a splitboard that’s not only surfy, but that’s also stable enough for riding fast and dropping cliffs.
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Father’s Day Roundup — 2020
Looking for a way to celebrate and appreciate the fathers and father figures in your life? We polled several of our reviewers to get their suggestions for Father’s Day gifts — check out their picks.
Win Sunglasses from ROKA
This week TWO people will get to pick any pair of sunglasses they want from ROKA!
2020 Santa Cruz Hightower
For six months now, we’ve had three different reviewers riding the recently overhauled Santa Cruz Hightower. Check out our long-term review to see why we think this 140 mm 29er is so versatile, and how it compares to the previous Hightower, Hightower LT, Megatower, & Yeti SB130.
Hoka One One Carbon X
The Hoka Carbon X is part of a new class of shoes designed with one goal in mind: running as fast as possible. But this carbon-reinforced road shoe doesn’t look like the race shoes of the past, so we were curious to see how it handled a variety of distances and speeds, and how it compared to more “normal” shoes like the Hoka Clifton 6. Check out our review to see what we found.
Flash Review: 20/21 Faction Agent 3.0
Update 6.11.20: Drew Kelly adds his thoughts on the Agent 3.0’s overall performance.
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2021 Ibis Mojo 4
Shorter-travel, 27.5″ Trail bikes are becoming rare these days, especially if you want more modern geometry. But Ibis is breaking that trend with the introduction of their overhauled Mojo 4 — check out our First Look for more.
Creating Your Own Sport: Buzz Burrell & the Invention of the ‘FKT’ (Ep.53)
A few weeks ago Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talked to the legend, Buzz Burrell, about his first ever long-distance run; starting the first organic farm in Colorado; the time he delivered a baby; inventing the hydration pack; and more. Then we discuss Buzz’s role in establishing the concept of the Fastest Known Time; creativity and FKTs, the process of approving FKT submissions, and some of the trends he’s seeing in the world of FKTs.
Food Sovereignty, Indigenous Rights, & the Film, Gather (Ep.131)
We talk with our friend, Sanjay Rawal, about his new film, Gather. (Sanjay directed the film, Renan Ozturk was the cinematographer, & Jason Momoa produced it.) Gather tells the story of the growing food sovereignty movement among Native American tribes across the U.S., and this film is sure to cause you to re-evaluate your own relationship to food and to land and to a lot of other things.
Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L Race Vest
The Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L Race Vest is a part of a crowded category of running vests targeted at shorter, self-supported runs and we’ve spent 100 miles comparing it to some of its competition. Check out our review to see how it compares.
Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Black Pearl 88.
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Biking 101: Hubs
How do mountain bike hubs work, what do you gain with a more expensive hub, and why should you care? In this GEAR 101 article, we dive into those questions and more.
2020-2021 Kastle FX106 HP
The Kastle FX106 HP is a ski that’s quick & lively but that some skiers will still be able to ski quite hard. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see if it’d be a good fit for you.