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Will Brown reviews the Smith I/O7, Blister Gear Review.

Smith I/O7 Goggle

October 18, 2021September 28, 2014 by Will Brown
The new Smith I/O7 offers some improvements over the original I/O goggle, but it's also pricier.
Categories Apparel, Goggles, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Tech Carbon, Blister Gear Review

Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Tech Carbon

September 27, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Tech Carbon is a lightweight neck brace that allows for a good range of motion.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2014 Dakine Bike Apparel

September 26, 2014September 26, 2014 by Eric Melson
Some of our bike reviewers tested a range of Dakine’s bike apparel on our recent trip to Whistler, BC. Here's what they found.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the FlyLow Lab Coat 2.0 for Blister Gear Review

FlyLow Lab Coat 2.0

September 13, 2021September 25, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The FlyLow Lab Coat, one of our favorite freeride jackets, got a makeover. Version 2.0 is still a favorite, but you'll want to check out exactly what changed and what stayed the same.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Transition Patrol 2, Blister Gear Review.

2015 Transition Patrol 2

September 29, 2014September 24, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The new Transition Patrol 2 is a solid choice if you're looking for a poppy, well-rounded trail bike in the 155mm range.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1, Blister Gear Review.

2015 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1

September 23, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The new Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 is a strong contender in the All Mountain category, and will appeal to anyone spending a lot of time running steep, nasty trails.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Will Brown reviews the Arc'teryx Caden Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Arc’teryx Caden Jacket

September 25, 2014September 22, 2014 by Will Brown
The Arc’teryx Caden sets the standard for freeride-oriented shells that offer a full set of features, great breathability, and outstanding protection in harsh conditions.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler, Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Atomic Bent Chetler, 192cm

January 10, 2018September 21, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The new Atomic Bent Chetler is far more than just a big surfy pow ski.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
David Spiegel reviews the Sweet Protection Shambala Paddle Shorts, Blister Gear Review

Sweet Protection Shambala Paddle Shorts

September 23, 2014September 20, 2014 by David Spiegel
Sweet Protection's ¾-length Shambala Shorts have a built-in neoprene liner, making them extremely versatile in a large temperature range.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Black Diamond Sharp End, Blister Gear Review

Black Diamond Sharp End Shell

September 13, 2016September 19, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte
The Black Diamond Sharp End is a versatile alpine shell that offers great weather protection, durability and packability.
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Mr Pollard's Opus, Blister gear Review.

2nd Look: LINE Mr. Pollard’s Opus

October 4, 2021September 17, 2014 by Jason Hutchins
We're about to post our thoughts on the new Line Magnum Opus, but before we do, we wanted to run again our review of the original Opus—a ski that earned a 'Blister Best Of' Award last year.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Tom Collier reviews the Trek Session 9.9, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Trek Session 9.9

September 16, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Trek Session 9.9 is a well-balanced and playful downhill bike that's great for attacking technical terrain.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Spartan Carbon XS, Blister Gear Review.

2015 Devinci Spartan Carbon SX

September 15, 2014September 15, 2014 by Noah Bodman
We're back from Interbike, and of everything we rode, the Devinci Spartan Carbon SX was the best at doing everything pretty well.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Paul Forward reviews the Blizzard Bodacious, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 Blizzard Bodacious

September 13, 2021September 14, 2014 by Paul Forward
Versatile, stable, forgiving, and damp. The Blizzard Bodacious is an outstanding big-mountain / fatter all-mountain ski.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Blister Gear Review's photos of Broken River Ski Area, New Zealand.

Trip Report: Broken River Ski Area

September 13, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte
The Broken River club field of Canterbury, New Zealand, is a very friendly place with a remarkably interesting history.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Trip Reports
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Scott Vanisher, Blister Gear Review.

2014-2015 SCOTT Vanisher

September 12, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte
The new SCOTT Vanisher is a light and playful ski that works best in soft conditions and is a whole lot of fun.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown reviews the Armada Invictus, Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Armada Invictus 108Ti

December 4, 2016September 11, 2014 by Will Brown
Unlike anything Armada has made before, the new Invictus is a directional all-mountain ski with a stout, big-mountain feel.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Wailer 105, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: DPS Wailer 105

November 21, 2016September 10, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We take another look at the new DPS Wailer 105, with comparisons to skis in its class from Moment, Line, Salomon, Blizzard, and more.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Mons Royale Monsie review, Blister Gear Review

Mons Royale Monsie

September 11, 2017September 6, 2014 by Justin Bobb
The Mons Royale Monsie is awesome, so you should get one. And this review contains cute puppies, axes, sexy Hawaiian photo shoots, Looney Tunes onesies, and more, so you should read it.
Categories Base Layers, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia Knifeblade jacket and pants, Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Knifeblade Jacket and Pants

October 27, 2021September 5, 2014 by Sam Shaheen
The Patagonia Knifeblade kit breathes better than any hard shell and water-resistant soft-shell piece we've tested.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Pants, Recommended
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