BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2016 Yeti SB5.5
Our bike editor thinks that the Yeti SB5.5 may just be fastest bike he’s been on.
Petzl Sum’Tec Ice Axe
While the Petzl Sum’Tec ice axe performs very well, we were left with a few questions.
Sweet Protection Bearsuit Light Knee Pads
Sweet Protection’s Bearsuit Light Kneepads are some of the most comfortable kneepads we’ve found for riders who earn their descents.
2019-2020 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Here’s our review of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird and how it compares to the standard-edition Corvus.
Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag
Mammut’s Multipitch Chalk Bag is much more useful than your average chalk bag.
Patagonia Hybrid Sleeping Bag
Patagonia just made half a sleeping bag. Turns out, it’s one of the most versatile bags we’ve used.
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
29er Trailbike Roundup
29er trailbikes are some of the more versatile and interesting rides around so we compared 11 of them and broke them down by climbing efficiency and descending performance .
2018-2019 Line Mordecai
The new Line Mordecai isn’t merely a wider Bacon or a skinnier Opus, it’s a stable ski that will still let you go have fun all around the mountain.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 and Insert
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is a super lightweight, super versatile, 4-season shelter that is well-suited to harsh environments.
Maxxis Griffin Tire
The new Maxxis Griffin is a fast-rolling tire that excels in certain conditions.
Race Face Next SL G4 Cranks
We think the Race Face Next SL G4 cranks may be the best trail cranks on the market right now.
State of the Blister Union
Want to know more about how we do things and what we’re up to? Here is an open letter from Blister’s Founder.
Interbike 2016 Roundup
We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting new products we found at Interbike 2016.
2020-2021 G3 Scapegoat Carbon Splitboard
The G3 carbon Scapegoat is our top choice for deep, human-powered pow days.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2020-2021 Dynastar Menace 98
Whether under its old “Slicer” name or its new one, the Dynastar Menace 98 has been around for a long time. And after getting two reviewers on it, we think there’s good reason for that. Check out our full review.
Deep Dive: Dynastar Menace 98
We compare the Menace 98 to the Rossignol Black Ops 98, Armada ARV 96 Ti, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Liberty Helix 98 & Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.
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The Guide Life with AMGA President, Angela Hawse (Ep.85)
Angela Hawse is the president of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and is certified to the highest international mountain guide standards. We talk to her about how she got into guiding; the various roles she has taken on in her career; what advice she would offer to aspiring guides; her company Chicks Climbing and Skiing, her work with POW Climb, and more.
2019-2020 Faction Candide 4.0
Candide Thovex has made more of an impact on the ski industry than most people, and his signature Faction skis have helped him do that. One of those skis, the Candide 4.0, is getting updated for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs
The brand-new Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs replace their well-loved Descensionsist Pants. So how do the SnowDrifter Bibs compare to their predecessor and the rest of the ski / snowboard pants on the market?
Deep Dive: Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2
We compare the ARV 106Ti LTD2 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Moment Meridian 107, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Faction Candide 3.0, Prodigy 3.0, & Prodigy 4.0, Sego Big Horn 106, and J Skis Metal.
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2019-2020 Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2
We’ve now had two reviewers on two different lengths of Armada & evo’s limited-edition ski, the ARV 106Ti LTD, and you can now check out our full review.
19/20 Salomon QST 106
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the all-new QST 106.
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Zeal Hatchet Goggle
Goggles with magnetic lens-swap systems have made it easier than ever to swap lenses. But most of them are very expensive, and some people aren’t thrilled about a few magnets being the only thing securing lenses to their frames. The Zeal Hatchet aims to solve both of those issues — check out our full review.
2021-2022 Armada Tracer 108
Armada is tweaking several of their backcountry oriented Tracer skis for 19/20, supposedly making them both lighter and more durable. So how does the new Tracer 108’s design compare to the rest of the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
19/20 Amplid Facelift 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Amplid’s playful touring ski.
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New Skis, New Goggles, & Random Reviews (Ep.44)
Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about new goggles; new skis; which ski companies made the biggest impressions on us this season; funniest answers so far to our BLISTER Survey; and more.