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Thoroughness vs. Usefulness

December 9, 2014December 2, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

When it comes to producing a genuinely useful review, how do you strike a balance of thoroughness and usefulness?

Colin Boyd reviews the Burton Custom X, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Burton Custom X

December 1, 2014 by Colin Boyd

Burton describes the Custom X as the "hardest charging" board they make, so we asked new Blister reviewer and FWT rider Colin Boyd to weigh in.

Kavu Charlestown L/S Shirt

December 2, 2014November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Kavu Charlestown L/S Shirt

Color: Maroon

Size: Medium

MSRP: $65 USD

Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.

There isn’t some big performance story with…

Lululemon Rival Button Up

December 2, 2014November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Lululemon Rival Button Up

Color: Heathered Black

Size: Large

MSRP: $108 USD

Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.

The Rival Button Up is the most dressed-u…

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel, Blister Gear Review

Men’s Shirts

December 1, 2014November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our latest casual collection: four men's shirts, ranging from our new favorite flannel to a good-looking button up that'll work year round.

TREW Backcountry Button Up

December 1, 2014November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

TREW Backcountry Button Up

Color: Dust Brown / Forest

Size: Large

MSRP: $110 USD

Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.

TREW describes their Backcountry But…

Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel

November 23, 2015November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel

Color: Station Blue

Size: Large

MSRP: $85 USD

Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.

Flannel shirts are basically the unoffi…

The Whitefish Bike Retreat, Blister Recommended Lodge, Blister Gear Review

The Whitefish Bike Retreat is Blister’s newest Recommended Lodge, and their motto is simple: Sleep. Wake. Ride. Located in an outdoor paradise, it’s a beautiful, fun, and convenient place for bikers and all outdoor enthusiasts.

Stella Selden reviews the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody, Blister Gear Review

Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hooded Down Jacket

November 28, 2014November 28, 2014 by Stella Selden

The women's Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody is a lightweight, warm down insulator that just won a Blister 'Best Of' Award.

Blister interviews Jed Yeiser of Line Skis

20 Questions: Jed Yeiser, Line Skis Designer

June 30, 2015November 27, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

You know Line Skis. But do you know the guy who designs all of Line's skis?

What is Smith Optic's ChromaPop? by Blister Gear Review

What is ChromaPop?

July 18, 2019November 26, 2014 by Jed Doane

What is ChromaPop? Smith Optics has made some big claims about their new lens technology, so we've dug in to see if we're dealing with scientific facts or marketing fictions.