BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2nd Look: 2016 Trek Session 9.9
Reviewer Marti Bruce weighs in with a smaller rider’s take on the Trek Session 9.9.
Pearl Izumi Launch Kit and Bib Liner
Pearl Izumi’s Launch kit and Bib Liner are the most comfortable pieces of bike apparel we’ve used.
Giro Zone MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Zone MIPS is a high-end helmet with top-of-the-line features.
ENVE Composites (Ep.23)
If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story…
First Look: Devinci Django 29
Devinci is releasing a 29″ version of their popular 120 mm Django.
First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD
For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.
Video: Year of KHIONE – Dirtbag Edition
Reviewer Andrew Forward got into a little bit of everything this winter in Alaska, and it’s all worth watching.
Deep Dive: Salomon QST 118
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth compare the QST 118 to the Salomon Rocker2 122, Rossignol Super 7 HD and Super 7 RD, Atomic Bent Chetler, Moment Bibby Pro, Blizzard Spur, and more…
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Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
2020-2021 Arc’teryx Procline Carbon Support Boot
The new Arc’teryx Procline Carbon may very well be the best boot in its weight class for all things ascending and climbing. But how does it ski?
RockShox RS-1 29” Fork
The RockShox RS-1 is a highly-specialized fork that shines in technical terrain.
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition
We’ve reviewed Rocky Mountain’s Thunderbolt and Altitude, so it’s time now to weigh in on how the Instinct fits between them.
Helinox Camp & Swivel Chairs
Helinox’s camping chairs strike an excellent balance of stability, comfort, and packability.
Flash Review: Yeti 5.5c
We just got our hands on Yeti’s new SB 5.5c, and so far we’ve been surprised.
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2016 Canfield Crampon Mountain Pedals
Canfield’s new Crampon Mountain pedals offer some exciting upgrades over our old favorites, the Crampon Ultimate.
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Strafe Meadow Jacket
If you’re looking for a technical women’s ski shell that can be used in the backcountry and the resort, but that doesn’t look all that “techy,” the Strafe Meadow Jacket is worth a good look.
19/20 Fischer Ranger 94 FR
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Fischer Ranger 94 FR.
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Michael “Bird” Shaffer on Old & New Ways of Experiencing the Mountains (Ep.83)
To be sure, a guy named Bird is going to see the world a bit differently. So we talked to Bird about growing up on a commune in Washington; falling in love with skiing; finding a home away from home in Chamonix; his passion for speed riding, better (and worse) ways of experiencing the mountains, and more.
2019-2020 Jones Ultra Mountain Twin
The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin takes a freestyle shape and combines it with their stiff, carbon-laden “Ultra” construction. The result? One of the better freestyle boards we’ve used for aggressive, hard-charging riders. Check out our full review.
Deep Dive: Line Sir Francis Bacon
We compare the new Sir Francis Bacon to the ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Candide 3.0, Sego Big Horn 106, Line Sick Day 104, Moment Meridian 107, J Skis Metal, Armada ARV 106Ti, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Faction Prodigy 3.0 & 4.0, and Renoun Citadel 106.
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2021-2022 Line Sir Francis Bacon
Line completely redesigned the iconic Sir Francis Bacon for 19/20, and you might say that our managing editor is flipping out about the new ski. Check out our full review.
Mammut Trion Spine 50 Backpack
Mammut just released a new line of packs with a unique suspension system designed to move with you, rather than against you. So how does the Trion Spine compare to packs with similar designs, and where does this all-purpose alpine pack excel? Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Amplid Time Machine 90
The new Amplid Time Machine 90 combines a very traditional shape with a very non-traditional construction. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Flannel Shirt Roundup — 2019
Looking for that perfect flannel shirt that you can use all year? We’ve rounded up a bunch of men’s and women’s options to make your search easier. Check them out here.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
We compare the Enforcer 104 Free to the Nordica Enforcer 100 & 110, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, 4FRNT MSP 107 & 99, Blizzard Rustler 10, ON3P Wrenegade 108, J Skis Metal, Black Crows Corvus, and Moment Commander 108.
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2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
The new Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has a lot to live up to given how good the Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 110 are. So does it? Check out our full review of the Enforcer 104 Free.
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