BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
17/18 LINE Sick Day 104
The Sick Day 104 feels like a blend of two other LINE skis that we’re big fans of…
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La Sportiva Otaki
The Otaki is an all-around climbing shoe that La Sportiva says is closely related to the Katana Lace. So how similar or different are these two shoes, and where does the Otaki really shine?
2017 Scott Genius LT Plus
The Scott Genius LT 720 Plus offers a big, cushy ride that smooths out the trail. Kind of like one of those Zorbs. Read on…
Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap (Ep.43)
In this episode, Blister’s climbing editor joins us in the attempt to wrap our heads around Honnold’s successful free solo of El Cap, and to debate whether this is the greatest athletic achievement ever.
2017 Yeti SB5 Beti
The Yeti SB5 Beti is a fast and efficient women’s trail bike that really excels on the up.
2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105
Kastle calls the BMX 105 a “powerful freeride ski” that can handle pretty much anything. So where did we find it to really shine? Check out our full review.
Terrene Chunk Tire
Terrene is a new tire company offering a wide range of options. We’ve spent a wet fall and spring on their high-volume Chunk tire.
2017 Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 EX
Canyon is making its US debut this summer, and here’s our review of their Spectral CF 9.0 EX, their inexpensive, mid-travel bike that emphasizes maneuverability and playfulness.
2021-2022 Armada ARV 116 JJ
We’ve been spending time on Armada’s latest powder ski, the all-new ARV 116 JJ.
2017 YT Jeffsy 29
The YT Jeffsy 29 is more playful than you might expect from a semi-long-travel 29er. It’s also less expensive than you might expect, too.
17/18 Faction Dictator 3.0
I skied the Dictator 3.0 today, all day. It was my first day on the ski, and it was a bit surprising. So figured I’d post my initial impressions.
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2018-2019 K2 Split Bean
The K2 Split Bean is a super fun, responsive splitboard for jibbing and surfing deep snow, spring corn, and slush.
Rocky Mounts SplitRail Bike Rack
The Rocky Mounts SplitRail is a high-end rack that’s less expensive and lighter than other high-end options.
2018-2019 4FRNT Devastator
Here’s our full review of the 184 cm 4FRNT Devastator, with thoughts on length, mount point, stability vs maneuverability, and its suitability as a 1-ski quiver.
17/18 HEAD Kore 93
Here are our initial on-snow thoughts and impressions of the HEAD Kore 93.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
19/20 G3 FINDr 102
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of G3’s new magnet-equipped touring ski.
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Altra Superior 4.0
This year Altra updated one of their long-standing, more minimal trail shoes, and we think the new Superior 4.0 may be a bit more divisive than the previous versions.
2020-2021 G3 FINDr 102
G3’s lightweight 19/20 FINDr series features something that we have never seen before in skis — magnets. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new FINDr 102.
2021-2022 Salomon QST 106
We were fans of the popular Salomon QST 106, and it was one of our top picks for “50/50” inbounds & backcountry use. But for 19/20, Salomon has redesigned this ski, and we think it now has a different target demographic. Check out our review of the new QST 106.
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Deep Dive: Salomon QST 106
We compare the 19/20 QST 106 to the previous QST 106, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, ON3P Woodsman 108, 4FRNT MSP 107, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Line Sick Day 104, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Salomon QST 99, Liberty Origin 106, Elan Ripstick 106, G3 ROAMr 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Prior Husume, Black Crows Corvus, Moment Commander 108, J Skis Metal, Blizzard Cochise, and Faction Dictator 3.0.
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What You’re Wearing, Part 1: Synthetic Fibers (Ep.57)
How much do you actually know about the clothes in your closet, and the stuff we all wear to go play in the mountains? In our new “What You’re Wearing” miniseries, we’re shining a light on the most foundational part of apparel: the fibers. And in part 1, we dive into the world synthetic fibers with Sara Ellis from Gore (the makers of GORE-TEX).
Duncan Callahan on Reaching the Top, Burning Out, & What Comes Next (Ep.9)
There’s a common narrative in the running world about people who are struggling in life, then they are saved by running. But what happens when you’ve been an endurance athlete for over twenty years, and you then find yourself in search of some answers? We talk to Duncan Callahan — 2-time winner of the Leadville 100 and a number of other ultras — about his story, things he’d do different, and what he’s still hoping to learn.
Kuat Highline Trunk Rack
There are plenty of different ways to carry bikes on your car, but not everyone wants (or needs) an expensive, semi-permanent hitch or roof rack. That’s why trunk racks like the Kuat Highline exist, and the Highline is a great choice in this category.
Lightweight Hoody Roundup — 2019
Whether you spend your summers hiking, running, biking, fishing, or even skiing, a good lightweight hoody can make for an extremely versatile layer. Check out our roundup for several of our favorite options for men, women, and even the little ones.
2021-2022 G3 ROAMr 108
The G3 ROAMr 108 is specifically designed for both inbounds skiing and backcountry touring, and with its two layers of titanal and a relatively low weight, we think it will work well for a lot of skiers interested in a “50/50” ski.
Deep Dive: G3 ROAMr 108
We compare the ROAMr 108 to the G3 SENDr 112, Blizzard Zero G 105, Line Sick Day 104, Salomon QST 106, Renoun Citadel 106, K2 Wayback 106, Elan Ripstick 106, Liberty Origin 106, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Moment Commander 108, Faction Dictator 3.0, Scott Scrapper 115, and Blizzard Rustler 11.
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