BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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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Touring Bindings & the New G3 Zed (Ep.16)
G3 is introducing a new touring binding — the Zed — that they’re calling the lightest fully-featured AT binding on the market. So we talk to G3’s engineers about their design philosophy and development process, current trends in AT bindings, and the compromises inherent in any AT binding.
Win a Men’s or Women’s Fjallraven Greenland Jacket
Win a new jacket from Fjallraven, just in time for spring.
2019-2020 ON3P Magnus 102
We’ve been spending time on the brand-new ON3P Magnus 102 both in and out of the park. So how does it compare to other wider park skis, and should you be considering the Magnus or a Kartel?
18/19 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
We just spent some time on the all-new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, and you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions and comparisons to the new Head Kore 1 boot.
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Mountain Bike Tires 101
While it might seem like they’re pretty much all the same, the fact is that the right tire can make or break a bike. So what do you need to know about tires, and how do you figure out which ones will likely work best for you given how and where you ride? We’ve got some answers, recommendations, and a whole lot of information.
2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 115
The Icelantic Nomad 115 is a pretty versatile pow ski that both our more traditional and more playful reviewers have really enjoyed. Check out our review.
2018-2019 Rossignol Angus
After over 60 days on it, we’ve come to really like Rossignol’s all-mountain twin, the Angus, and think it could make for a capable 1-board quiver.
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Flash Review: 20/21 Black Crows Justis
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Justis.
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Win a Jacket from Houdini
Enter for your chance to win Houdini’s top-of-the-line ski / mountaineering shell!
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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Beringia Altai Over Hoody
When it comes to stop-and-start activities like ski touring, a big puffy jacket can not only be nice, but also extremely important if things go wrong in the backcountry. We’ve been using the Beringia (the North American branch of Teton Bros) Altai Over Hoody a lot this season, and think it makes for a great insulation layer. Check out our full review.
Flash Review: 19/20 Moment Wildcat Tour 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Wildcat Tour 108.
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Flash Review: 19/20 Fauna Pioneer
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Fauna Pioneer.
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2019-2020 Folsom Blister Pro 104
This season we’ve been spending a lot of time on the ski we’ve been working on with Folsom, the Blister Pro 104, and you can now check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Folsom Blister Pro 104
We compare the Blister Pro 104 to the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Volkl Mantra 102, ON3P Woodsman 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Blizzard Cochise, K2 Mindbender 99 Ti, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Salomon QST 106, Armada ARV 106Ti, Blizzard Rustler 10, 4FRNT MSP 107, and J Skis Metal.
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Eric Walker on Running 5k a Day for 365 Days (Ep.39)
By some measures, Eric Walker is a pretty normal guy. He lives in Minnesota, he’s not a professional runner, he’s 38 years old, and he’s a husband and a dad. But at some point in 2018, Eric found himself committed to the goal of running 5 kilometers every day for 365 days … and a year later, he’d done it. So Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talked to Eric to find out what motivated him to do this? How he actually pulled it off? What he learned in the process? And whether this something he thinks the rest of us should try?