BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Roxa R3 130 T.I. Boot
Roxa’s new R3 130 T.I. may have flown a bit under the radar at the trade shows, but it has proven to be a capable boot
2018-2019 CAST Freetour System
With their Freetour System, CAST aims to meld no-compromise downhill performance with the uphill efficiency of a tech touring binding.
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.
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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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Enve M730 Wheels — Long-Term Review
We’ve now spent over nine months on Enve’s M730 carbon wheels, and you can check out our full review for our thoughts on their ride quality, notable features, long-term durability, and who should be considering them.
18/19 Ski Video Roundup
The 18/19 season produced some amazing videos, so we’ve compiled a bunch of our favorites to get you excited about next season.
2020-2021 Salomon S/Force Bold
Salomon is launching a whole new line of frontside skis for 19/20, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the S/Force Bold to see how its design compares to the competition.
Six-Time Leadville 100 Champ & IMBA Executive Director, Dave Wiens (Ep.4)
We talk to Dave Wiens about skiing with Doug Coombs; participating in the early days of mountain biking; winning the Leadville 100 six times in a row — while beating Floyd Landis and Lance Armstrong along the way; and we get a fresh update from Dave on the current agenda and plans of the International Mountain Bike Association.
Hoka One One Speedgoat 3
This year Hoka updated one of their most popular trail shoes, and we think the new Speedgoat 3 is a very appealing option for trail runners who appreciate a cushioned ride (and potentially even more appealing than the Speedgoat 2 it replaces).
Western States 100 Champion, Clare Gallagher (Ep.8)
Clare Gallagher just won the Western States 100, and she did so in spectacular fashion. But there is a whole lot more to this story. So we talk to Clare about the details of her epic win, why on earth she agreed to go on an expedition to Alaska with Tommy Caldwell right before her biggest race of the year, and more.
19/20 Argent Badger
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Argent’s stiff, heavy, big-mountain charger.
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19/20 DPS Skis Lineup with Stephan Drake (Ep.56)
We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the new DPS 19/20 product lineup, and two new skis — that incorporate a brand-new DPS construction — they’re introducing for their “Dreamtime” event. Stephan also breaks news about their “Koala” skis, gives an update on the DPS ski boot they’re working on, and shares some new developments with DPS Phantom.
Win a Travel Bag from RMU
Enter to win RMU’s versatile and travel-friendly BRFCS35.50!
Western States 100 Champion, Clare Gallagher (Ep.93)
Clare Gallagher just won the Western States 100, and she did so in spectacular fashion. But there is a whole lot more to this story. So we talk to Clare about the details of her epic win, why on earth she agreed to go on an expedition to Alaska with Tommy Caldwell right before her biggest race of the year, and more.
Moment Extra Crunchy PB&J
Lots of us are currently dreaming of skiing and / or our next skis. But one of our Blister members schemed up a new custom ski, then gave it a great name: the ‘Extra Crunchy’ PB&J. Check out the backstory & specs for this ECPB&J, and let us know about any dream builds you’ve thought up.