BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 108
We’ve now had three reviewers on the new ON3P Kartel 108, and we still think it’s one of the most interesting options in the all-mountain freestyle category. See why in our full review.
18/19 Liberty Helix 98
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new Helix 98, with comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, and more…
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2018-2019 Faction Candide 2.0
If you’re looking for one ski to use in the park and the whole rest of the mountain, the Faction Candide 2.0 should be on your radar.
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Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 9
We compare the brand-new Rustler 9 to the Blizzard Bonafide & Brahma, Volkl Mantra M5, Black Crows Orb, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, K2 Pinnacle 95, and more…
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2018 Marin Wolf Ridge
The Marin Wolf Ridge features a unique suspension system that has garnered a lot of attention. So how does this longer-travel “Trail” bike actually perform on the trail?
2019-2020 Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon
The Black Diamond Helio 116 has become one of our all-time favorite powder touring skis. Check out our review to find out why.
2017-2018 J Skis The Vacation
You can now check out our full review of J Skis’ playful all-mountain ski, The Vacation, including comparisons to its sibling, the J Skis Metal.
Product Innovation at Patagonia, with Glen Morden (Ep.72)
Glen Morden has an extremely cool job — he’s the head of Product Innovation at Patagonia. So we talked to Glen about his background and how he got this position, then Glen pulls back the curtain on the product design process at Patagonia, what he and his colleagues are currently most concerned with, and what sorts of projects are on the horizon.
18/19 Blizzard Rustler 9
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Rustler 9, with comparisons to the Blizzard Rustler 10, Brahma, Bonafide, and a few other skis in this class.
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2020-2021 Line Sick Day 94
We’re pretty big fans of the Line Sick Day 104 and 114, and now it’s time to take a look at their narrower sibling, the Sick Day 94. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
WTB Koda Team Saddle
After spending a good deal of timing riding on it, we’ve found the WTB Koda to be a very good women-specific saddle.
2020-2021 Liberty Genesis 106
For 18/19, the Liberty Genesis 106 will be the widest women’s ski Liberty makes, so we spent this season testing it in everything from powder to chalky steeps to see where this wider all-mountain ski feels most at home. Check out our review.
Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume
Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.
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Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour
We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more…
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2021-2022 Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender Ti
Rossignol shocked a lot of us when they announced that they’re killing off their “7” series and replacing it with the very different BLACKOPS collection. Well, we’ve now spent a good chunk of time on one of the new skis, the BLACKOPS Sender Ti — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender Ti
We compare the BLACKOPS Sender Ti to the Black Crows Corvus, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Folsom Blister Pro 104, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Volkl Mantra 102, Fischer Ranger 107 Ti, Nordica Enforcer 100, ON3P Woodsman 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Blizzard Cochise, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108 Ti, Moment Commander 108, Blizzard Rustler 10, and 4FRNT MSP 107.
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TREW Capow Jacket & Bib
TREW designed their touring-oriented Capow kit with the help of CAPOW Guiding, and we’ve had two reviewers using it for everything from long days on the skin track to laps in the resort. Check out our full review.
Flash Review: 19/20 Moment Commander 118
Check out Eric Freson’s initial on-snow impressions of Moment’s big gun, the Commander 118.
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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail
The Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail is the lightest shoe in Nike’s trail-running lineup, and we’ve come away pretty impressed by it, both for fast races and mellower training runs. Check out our full review.
2021-2022 Black Crows Justis
For 20/21, Black Crows are replacing both their Daemon & Navis with a brand-new ski, the Justis. This new ski is not exactly your traditional, 100mm-wide all-mountain ski — check out our video First Look, writeup, and Flash Review for more.
Flash Review: 20/21 Black Crows Justis
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Justis.
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Ibis Cycles founder, Scot Nicol (Ep.15)
We talk to Ibis Cycles founder, Scot Nicol, about the new Ripmo 2; the current Ibis lineup; Scot’s background in the early (and awesome) days of mtn biking; the history and trajectory of Ibis; and a whole lot more.
A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 4: Liners, Ramp Angle, & Forward Lean (Ep.88)
Ski boot liners are probably the most overlooked and least appreciated piece of ski gear out there, but they are a critical piece of equipment. So Matt Manser, the product manager of Atomic Ski Boots, is back to demystify the extremely complex, very expensive, and poorly understood category of ski boot liners. Along the way, we also discuss Atomic’s new “Mimic” liner technology and the new-for-next-season Hawx Prime XTD.
2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 99 Ti
If the words “precision,” “quickness,” and “energy” come to mind when describing your ideal all-mountain ski, the Fischer Ranger 99 Ti should be on your radar. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Fischer Ranger 99 Ti
We compare the Ranger 99 Ti to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Salomon QST 99, K2 Mindbender 99 Ti, Volkl Mantra M5, Volkl Mantra 102, Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9 & 10, ON3P Wrenegade 96, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Liberty Origin 96, Renoun Endurance 98, Moment Commander 98, and Dynastar Legend X96.
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