BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96
We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.
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Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
After running a few hundred miles more in it, we have a long-term update on Hoka One One’s aggressive trail shoe, the Speedgoat 2.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Brahma
We compare the Brahma to the Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Bonafide, Salomon XDR 88 Ti, Head Kore 93, K2 Ikonic 84 Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Z-Line 90, and a few other skis.
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Win Men’s & Women’s 5.10 MTB Shoes
We’re giving away and men’s and women’s pari of MTB shoes from 5.10 — and the winners get to decide which model the want.
Spring Skiing & Biking in AK (Ep.17)
We talk to Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound in Girdwood, Alaska, about spring skiing in AK, what gear works well in AK’s snowpack and terrain, what new gear he’s most intrigued by, and the growing mountain bike scene around Girdwood and Anchorage.
18/19 Armada ARV 106
We’ve now spent a few days on the new ARV 106, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions and some comparisons to skis like the ON3P Kartel 108 and K2 Marksman.
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Sego Skis Founders: Tim & Peter Wells (Ep.69)
We talk to Sego Skis’ founders – brothers Tim and Peter Wells – about the backstory of Sego; manufacturing in Victor, Idaho; their 18/19 skis, women’s line, and working with Lynsey Dyer; and Sego snowblades.
How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike
“What mountain bike should I get?” Good question, but most of the articles on the topic are too simplistic to be helpful. So we created our own “How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike” guide.
2020-2021 Scott Scrapper 115
We’ve now spent time on the Scrapper 115 both inside and outside the resort. Check out our thoughts on how it stacks up against a number of other ~115mm-wide skis, and how well it works as a touring ski, inbounds ski, and 50/50 ski.
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
When we asked our outerwear editor what he thought of the new Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody, he started saying things like “perfect,” “dialed,” and “my new favorite piece of apparel.” Check out his review to find out why.
Ski Terms (What We Talk about When We Talk about Skiing)
Talking about skiing and snowboarding can sometimes feel like a foreign language. So in this new piece, we’ve clarified a few terms, and we want to know what terms, concepts, or expressions you might be wondering about?
18/19 Sego Condor Ti
After a few days skiing it inside and outside the resort, here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Condor Ti, with some comparisons to the Atomic Backland FR 109, Armada Tracer 108, and Line Sick Day 104 & 114.
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2018-2019 Sego Condor Ti
New for 18/19, the Sego Condor Ti is a big-mountain ski with some intriguing design elements — and an avocado on its topsheet. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.
Sram GX Eagle Long-Term Follow-Up
After over 1,000 miles and more than 175,000 ft of climbing, we have a long-term update on Sram’s GX Eagle Drivetrain.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 11
Blizzard Rustler 11 vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer 110, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Super 7 RD, Liberty Origin 112, and more.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2021-2022 Atomic Backland Carbon
Reviewer Paul Forward has spent this season touring in the overhauled Atomic Backland Carbon, and you can now check out his full review of this lightweight AT boot.
SCARPA CEO, Kim Miller, on the new F1 LT & More (Ep.84)
In part 2 of our conversation with SCARPA CEO, Kim Miller, Kim offers his predictions for the ski industry and how SCARPA is positioning itself for the future; discusses which materials they use in their boots and why; shares the lessons learned from the Maestrale 2017 recall; and unveils a brand-new boot, the F1 LT.
Win a Helmet & Goggles from Sweet Protection
Enter for your chance to win Sweet Protection’s Switcher Helmet & flagship Interstellar Goggles!
Winter Headwear Roundup
Keeping your face, neck, and head warm and comfortable during the colder months of the years can be tricky, but we’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorite options from neck gaiters to headbands to balaclavas and hoods. Check out our roundup to see what sets each one apart from the others.
2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol
Reviewer David Golay has also been spending time on Guerrilla Gravity’s aggressive short-travel bike, the Trail Pistol, and he now offers his take on the bike.
Flash Review: 20/21 Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender Ti
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new BLACKOPS Sender Ti.
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2020-2021 Moment Deathwish
We’ve been putting quite a few days on the latest iteration of the Moment Deathwish, and you can now check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Moment Deathwish
We compare the Deathwish to the Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Meridian, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 11, Faction Prodigy 4.0, ON3P Woodsman 108, ON3P Jeffrey 108, Nordica Enforcer 110, Sego Big Horn 106, Line Sir Francis Bacon, & K2 Mindbender 108 Ti.
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Nordica Announces New Santa Ana Skis
Nordica announced today that they’re overhauling their excellent Santa Ana skis. Check out our writeup to see what’s new with the 20/21 skis.
Flash Review: 19/20 4FRNT Renegade
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Renegade.
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Trail Sisters founder, Gina Lucrezi (Ep.35)
Trail Sisters is a trail running community for women and an online journal that offer lots of great resources — including articles and stories, grants, retreats, directories for female coaches, trail locations, and races that meet the trail sisters standards for gender equity. So we spoke to Gina Lucrezi, the founder of Trail Sisters, about the unusual way in which Gina got into running; her impressive accomplishments as a runner; the remarkable things happening at Trail Sisters; the ways you can get involved with and support Trail Sisters; and more.
2021-2022 Åsnes Voss Z’N
Åsnes is a Norwegian brand that has been making skis for 95 years, and this year we’re testing their big-mountain-touring ski, the Voss Z’N. Check out our video First Look & writeup.