BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Lotus 124 Spoon
The Lotus Alchemist 124 Spoon has quickly become one of our favorite powder skis.
2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 105 Lite
With the Nomad 105 Lite, Icelantic has created a versatile and playful but stable backcountry ski that lives up to its “free touring” moniker.
New Gear – Powder Skis with Paul Forward (Ep.37)
We’re talking again with blister reviewer and Alaskan heli guide, Paul Forward about a number of pow skis he’s been on this season.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Nangpala Hooded Jacket
The Sherpa Nangpala Jacket surpassed our expectations for an all-around mid-weight down puffy
2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105
The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we’ve ever tested. Check out our initial review.
Moment Bibby Tour vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro
We’ve been skiing the Moment Blister Pro and Bibby Tour back-to-back. Here’s our comparison.
2018-2019 Volkl V-Werks BMT 122
The Volkl V-Werks BMT 122 is an excellent powder touring ski
Inov-8 Roclite 295
The Inov-8 Roclite 295 is a great shoe for hard trails, tough terrain, and long days in the mountains.
2017 Devinci Django Carbon
We were impressed with the 29″ wheeled Devinci Django 29, now it’s time to weigh in on its smaller wheeled sibling.
Mammut Wall Rider Helmet
The Mammut Wallrider helmet offers a hard-to-beat combination of durability and low weight.
Fox 40 Float Fork
The Fox 40 has been the winningest fork on the World Cup for a few years, but how does it work for the rest of us?
Magnus Granér, X Games Real Ski Gold Medalist (Ep.36)
In a word, Magnus Granér is different. We talk to him about his Real Ski win, SLVSH, The Bunch, growing up in Sweden, attending the real Hogwarts School, skiing on Mars, and more…
2018-2019 Fischer Ranger 108 Ti
The Fischer Ranger 108 Ti combines good float with very energetic carving abilities.
2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117
We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.
Fox DHX2 Rear Shock
Fox’s new DHX2 is one of the lighter DH shocks on the market, and it beats out the rest of the “big three” on performance.
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Win Men’s or Women’s Apparel from Amundsen
Win functional and stylish apparel from Norwegian brand, Amundsen Sports!
Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet
“Dual-Certified” helmets — designed to protect you both while climbing and skiing / snowboarding — are a growing product category. And for 19/20, Sweet Protection is presenting their own version. Check out our full review for more on their new Ascender Helmet.
Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket W
Fjällräven says their Keb Eco-Shell Jacket is ideal for year-round use, and after using it for everything from rainy tropical hikes to ski touring, we’d agree. Check out our full review.
Fresh Takes on Trail Running & its Future (Ep.6)
While participation in trail running and ultra trail races is increasing, it has tended to draw an older crowd. But younger runners are getting into the sport, and they aren’t following all the old conventions. So we discuss the current and future state of trail running and ultra running with two young and rising trail runners, Maddie Hart and Gordon Gianniny.
2019 Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon Live Valve
After 3 months of testing, here is our full review of both Pivot’s Mach 5.5 Carbon bike, and Fox’s “Live Valve” electronic suspension system that’s available on the Mach 5.5.
Flash Review: 19/20 Prior Northwest 110
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Prior’s new all-mountain-freestyle ski.
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Running Sock Roundup
What running sock should you get? A minimal low-cut with no cushion? A thicker one with more coverage? We’ve rounded up a bunch of different options to make it easier to find the perfect sock for you.
Deep Dive: K2 Mindbender 99Ti
We compare the Mindbender 99Ti to the Volkl Mantra M5, Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, ON3P Wrenegade 96, Blizzard Rustler 9, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Liberty Origin 96, Renoun Endurance 98, and Dynastar Legend X96.
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2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 99Ti
We had three reviewers on two different lengths of K2’s new Mindbender 99Ti, and you can now check out our full review.
Win a Men’s or Women’s MTB Kit from Mons Royale
Win a jersey, bike short, and chamois from Mons Royale!
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 (Ep.53)
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa discuss mind-boggling new technologies like titanium-coated fibres; inventive sustainability stories involving recycled medical supplies; and the noteworthy trends — both good and bad — that they saw this week at the OR show.
New Products, New Trends, & Old Marketing Tactics (Ep.2)
We talk with BLISTER senior bike editor, Noah Bodman, about Guerrilla Gravity’s modular designs; the emerging category of ‘Downcountry’ Bikes; whether ‘mullet bikes’ are just a fad; and whether the lingo used to market and sell bikes is in need of a refresh.