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Paul Forward Flash Review of the Salomon MTN Explore 88

Flash Review: Salomon MTN Explore 88

So far we’ve been impressed with Salomon’s narrower touring ski.

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4FRNT Raven review, Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 4FRNT Raven

Brian Lindahl and Jonathan Ellsworth weigh in on the redesigned 4FRNT Raven.

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Review of the Moment Meridian, Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: Moment Meridian

Here are our initial impressions of the Meridian’s on-snow performance.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister Gear Review

Flash Review: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106

After two days on the QST 106, here are some of our initial thoughts about the ski.

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Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

Flash Review: 2016-2017 Kastle BMX 105

We just got the Kastle BMX 105 on snow, and here are our initial impressions of its performance.

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Semi-Rad "Chart Imitates Life" book on Blister

Semi-Rad — “Chart Imitates Life”

Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) has been making our favorite drawings and observations for years, and now he’s compiled a bunch of them in one place. Learn more about how to get the best book ever for your coffee table, tent, or bathroom.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Icelantic Maiden 101 for Blister

2019-2020 Icelantic Maiden 101

Icelantic is updating their women’s Freeride collection for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 1-ski-quiver candidate in the line, the Maiden 101.

Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 96 Ti for Blister

19/20 Armada ARV 96 Ti

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the ARV 96 Ti.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia R1 TechFace Pullover for Blister

Patagonia R1 TechFace Pullover

Last year Patagonia released what quickly became one of our favorite layers for high-output activities in the mountains — the R1 TechFace Hoody. This year, they released a more minimal Pullover version, and for some people, it could be even better than the original. Check out our review.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Brendan Leonard talk to Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, about his film "3100: Run and Become" on Blister's Off The Couch running podcast

Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, on the World’s Longest Race (Ep.2)

Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk with filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, about a 3,100 mile-long race that takes place on a sidewalk in Queens, NY; the attempt to save the traditional ways of life of the San Bushmen of Botswana; the long-distance (and extremely consequential) rituals of a Buddhist monastic community in Japan, and a whole lot more.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

Deep Dive: Folsom Spar 88

We compare the Spar 88 to the Blizzard Brahma, Head Monster 88 Ti, Nordica Enforcer 93, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Z-Line 90, Atomic Vantage 90 Ti, Armada Invictus 89Ti, K2 Ikonic 84Ti, and Black Crows Orb.

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Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Spar 88

Building a narrower “all-mountain” ski that actually works well all around the mountain is trickier (or, at least rarer) than you might think. But the Folsom Spar 88 does, and you can now check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Holden M-51 Fishtail 3 Layer Jacket for Blister

Holden M-51 Fishtail 3 Layer Jacket

Look good, ski good. The Holden M-51 Fishtail Jacket definitely brings a lot of style to the table, and it doesn’t skimp out on technical features, either. Check out our review.

Benshi Creative's "Before Tomorrow" ski video series on Blister

Benshi Creative — “Before Tomorrow”

We watch a lot of ski edits, but the one series that has clearly stood out this year is Benshi Creative’s “Before Tomorrow.” Check out all three episodes here.