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Luke Kopp and Paul Forward review the Lange Shadow 130 for Blister

2024-2025 Lange Shadow 130 LV & Shadow 130 MV

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Lange says their new Shadow boots offer “more power with less effort” via their unique shell design, and after logging more than 100 days in the Shadow 130 LV & MV, our reviewers have a LOT to say about them. Check out what might be our longest, most in-depth boot review for the whole story.
David Golay riding the Propain Tyee

Propain Tyee

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The Propain Tyee is an especially good value for money in terms of the parts spec and looks well-thought-out on paper, but does it all come together on the trail? We’ve spent several months on one and are ready to weigh in.
Eric Freson reviews the Yeti SB140 for Blister

Yeti SB140

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The Yeti SB130 was pretty aggressive for a mid-travel Trail bike when it launched a few years back, but the SB140 that replaced it is no longer such an outlier on paper — so what does that mean for the new SB140? We’ve spent a bunch of time on Yeti’s latest do-it-all Trail bike and are ready to weigh in.
Dylan Wood, Eric Freson, and Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 102 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Salomon Stance 102

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Salomon updated their Stance line of metal-laminate all-mountain skis this season, and the new Stance 102 is a very different ski than its predecessor — and for the majority of skiers out there, that is a good thing. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
David Golay reviews the Contra MC for Blister

Deep Dive: Contra MC

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We compare the Contra MC to the Trek Slash, Norco Range, Kavenz VHP 16, Cannondale Jekyll, Forbidden Dreadnought, Cotic RocketMAX, Yeti SB160, Pivot Firebird, & Nicolai G1.

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Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon for Blister

2023-2024 Tecnica Zero G Peak Carbon

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Despite it being Tecnica's first foray into the 1-kg class of touring boots, the Zero G Peak Carbon is an extremely impressive product. Check out our full review to learn more, including how it compares to several other boots in its class.

2023-2024 Nidecker Supermatic Snowboard Binding

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For decades, brands have been trying to come up with snowboard bindings that are quicker and easier when it comes to getting into and out of them. However, those attempts have historically come with various downsides. With their Supermatic binding, Nidecker aimed to address those compromises while maximizing ease of use. So, how’d they do? We spent all of last season in them — check out our full review.
David Golay reviews the Trek Slash for Blister

Deep Dive: 2024 Trek Slash

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We compare the Trek Slash to the Contra MC, Cannondale Jekyll, Norco Range, Forbidden Dreadnought, Canfield One.2 Super Enduro, Yeti SB160, Pivot Firebird, Santa Cruz Megatower, and Propain Tyee.

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Blister's 2019-2020 5-ski Quiver Selections

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (23/24)

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With ski season kicking off soon (or already) in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s once again time to think about ski quivers. We’re starting by asking our reviewers what they’d pick if they were putting together a 5-ski quiver — you can now see what our founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, would pick.
David Golay reviews the Shimano GE900 Shoes for Blister

Shimano GE900 Shoes

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As part of their recent MTB shoe overhaul, Shimano replaced the longstanding and ultra-popular ME7 and AM9 models with a single new shoe: the GE900. But has that bold move paid off, or has Shimano messed with a good thing too much? We’ve been spending a lot of time in the new GE900 and are ready to weigh in.
Dylan Wood reviews the Astral Green Jacket LE for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: September 2023

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For September’s edition of Stuff We Like, our reviewers have submitted everything from denim overalls and a wide assortment of clothing to fishing waders, glasses, hip packs, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
David Golay reviews the Chromag Darco for Blister

Chromag Darco

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Chromag has been doing things their own way for decades, and their first adult full-suspension bike, the Darco, isn’t like much else out there. And while it won’t be for everyone, it’s a bike that the right folks will absolutely love.
Sander Hadley: Room for Improvement

Room for Improvement

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What is -- and what should be -- the role of an outdoor athlete? In our latest Open Mic piece, professional skier, Sander Hadley, shares his thoughts.
Eric Freson reviews the Yeti SB140 for Blister

Flash Review — 2024 Yeti SB140

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We’ve started spending time on Yeti’s long-awaited successor to the SB130 — so is the new SB140 a refreshed take on that longstanding and ultra-popular all-rounder, or is it something else entirely? Check out our early impressions.

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