BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Win a Pair of J Skis
We’ve got another great one here, folks — win any pair of currently-in-stock J Skis you want.
Rethink Everything: Renoun founder, Cyrus Schenck (Ep.67)
Cyrus Schenck is the founder of Renoun, and a ski designer with an award-winning technology that’s used by no other ski manufacturer in the world. Cyrus is thinking big. And definitely outside of the box. And definitely not just about skis…
2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 110
We have been very impressed by the Nordica Santa Ana 110, and think many skiers will appreciate both its versatility and its stability.
Jonathan Siegrist, Part 2 (Ep.5)
In part 2 of our conversation with rock climber, Jonathan Siegrist, we discuss his time on the Dawn Wall with Tommy Caldwell, the role “adventure” plays in climbing, and how we can shape the future of the sport in a positive way.
Deep Dive: Atomic Backland FR 109
We compare the Atomic Backland FR 109 to other playful “50/50” skis like the Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish, J Skis Vacation, and more…
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Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie
The Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie is yet another interesting addition to the active insulation category, and we think it’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a cozy, warm, and light mid layer.
18/19 Icelantic Nomad 115
After a couple days on snow, you can now check out our initial impressions of Icelantic’s playful pow ski.
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2019-2020 Blizzard Spur
After spending a lot of time on the new Blizzard Spur in it’s ideal environment — deep, Japanese powder — we have an update on its performance.
2018-2019 Union Ultra FC Snowboard Binding
The Union Ultra FC is one of the highest performing, most responsive snowboard bindings we’ve ever used. Check out our review.
Win our Favorite Ski Bag + Duffel
After testing a bunch of ski bags over the years, the Douchebag continues to be our all-time favorite. Now you can win one, plus their Carryall 40L duffel.
18/19 Moment Skis Lineup (Ep.10)
We talk to the CEO and head designer of Moment Skis, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s lineup for next season — what’s new, what’s unchanged, and what’s tweaked — and we cover touring skis, kids skis, women’s skis and even … the Chief Commander.
2019-2020 Line Tom Wallisch Pro
With such an iconic freestyler’s name attached to it, we had high expectations for the Line Tom Wallisch Pro. And after putting a lot of time on the ski, we’ve come away very impressed.
2019-2020 Dynastar Legend X106
As the most recent iteration of the “Legend” series, the new Dynastar Legend X106 offers an interesting combination of modern shaping, traditional camber, “50/50” weight, and a flex pattern that is no joke. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
What new gear are you most excited about?
We’ve been talking a lot about the new 18/19 gear, and now we want to know which products have you most intrigued…
Semi Rad — How to Run 100 Miles
Watch this. Even if you have absolutely no intention of ever running 100 miles.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Diets & Nutrition with Kylee Van Horn (Ep.32)
What’s the best way to eat to feel good and perform well? Nutrition and Diet are massive topics, as are all of the related issues surrounding them. So on our latest Off The Couch podcast, we talk with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Kylee Van Horn, about the various diets out there; whether certain diets are prone to help or hurt training recovery; athletes & eating disorders, and more.
19/20 Kastle MX99
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Kastle MX99.
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La Sportiva Kaptiva
La Sportiva says their Kaptiva is designed for racing, and we think this lightweight, fairly minimal trail shoe definitely excels there. But we’ve also been surprised by how well it works outside of a race course — check out our review.
Our 2020 New Year’s Resolutions (Ep.114)
We’ve been thinking and talking about New Year’s resolutions, so in this episode, we ask a number of BLISTER reviewers what they’re pursuing in this new year and new decade.
Patagonia Women’s SnowDrifter Jacket
This season Patagonia launched a new outerwear line, the SnowDrifter, and we’ve come away very impressed by the comfort and versatility of the women’s SnowDrifter Jacket.
Win Custom Skis from Wagner
Enter for your chance to win a pair of fully custom Wagner skis!
New Skis, Ski Boots, & Bindings with Paul Forward (Ep.80)
We catch up with reviewer, Paul Forward, about some of the skis, AT boots, and an AT binding that Paul has been spending time on in Girdwood, Alaska. Paul and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Volkl Mantra 102; the DPS Koala 119; the new Atomic Backland Carbon AT boot; the Fritschi Xenic lightweight touring binding; and more.
2021-2022 Kye Shapes Numinous
Last week we talked about the Metamorph, a new ski from Kye Petersen & Foon Skis’ new brand, Kye Shapes. Now it’s time to talk about the big gun in the Kye Shapes lineup, the Numinous. And for many people, we think there is a lot to like about this big-mountain ski. Check out our video First Look & writeup.
2021-2022 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105
Shaggy’s is a small brand that builds their skis in Michigan, and we’ve been very impressed by the versatility of their Ahmeek 105. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
How to Design a Great Race (Ep.31)
New running events seem to be popping up all the time, which raises the question: Are there some specific policies, and practices that should be built into all or most running events? To help us think about this, we talked to Caleb Efta, the race director of the High Lonesome 100, about some of the specific policies and requirements of the event that are designed to mitigate its environmental impacts and increase gender equality.
Deep Dive: Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105
We compare the Ahmeek 105 to the Moment Deathwish, Moment Wildcat 108, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 10, ON3P Woodsman 108, J Skis Metal, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Liberty Origin 106, Line Sick Day 104, 4FRNT MSP 107, Armada ARV 106Ti, Sego Big Horn 106, Nordica Enforcer Free 104, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, and Faction Prodigy 3.0.
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Blister Brand Guide: Ibis Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020
Ibis started back in 1981, and now makes a variety of bikes from hardtails to Enduro sleds. Check out our Brand Guide for our breakdown of their lineup, and see which bike might be the best fit for you.