BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2016 Santa Cruz 5010
The geometry, linkage, and travel of the Santa Cruz 5010 have been updated for 2016. So is the new 5010 still a 5010?
Bulls Black Adder 29
The Bulls Black Adder 29 delivers a great ride at an incredible price.
ZOIC Women’s Bike Apparel
We’ve been stacking up rides in ZOIC’s new women’s bike kit in preparation for summer.
2018-2019 Never Summer Aura
The Never Summer Aura is a playful, responsive women’s all-mountain board.
2015-2016 Burton Modified Fish
The Burton Modified Fish is a powder-oriented snowboard that is actually surprisingly versatile.
Leatt 3DF AirFit Lite Body Tee
The Leatt 3DF AirFit Lite Tee is the most breathable and comfortable body armour we’ve used, and it still offers valuable protection.
Scott Andrus – Founder, ON3P Skis (Ep.16)
We stopped by the ON3P Skis factory in Portland, Oregon, to talk with Scott Andrus about skis, bidets, cat farms, and a whole lot more…
2016-2017 Lange XT 130 Freetour LV
With the new XT 130 Freetour, Lange has delivered a tech-compatible ski boot that makes no compromises on the descent.
Long-Term Test: Devinci Spartan
Devinci’s Spartan returns largely unchanged for 2016, so this is a long-term update + a breakdown of the new component options.
Peak Design Capture Pro & Shell
The best camera is the one you have with you, and the Capture Pro & Shell from Peak Design make it easier to keep your camera accessible and protected than any other system we’ve used.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Blizzard Zero G 95
For how well put together the Zero G 95 is, it is impressively light. But how well does it actually ski? Here are some initial findings.
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2018-2019 J Skis Whipit
The J Skis Whipit is a playful park ski that would make a great east-coast one-ski park quiver.
Maxxis Minion DHF WT & DHRII WT
We’ve spent a lot more time on Maxxis’ new “Wide Trail” DHF and DHR II tires, which are optimized for wider rims. Here’s what we’ve found.
2016-2017 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We’re getting more time on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD, here are some initial things you need to know about Rossi’s new ski.
Blister Heads Northwest: Mt. Bachelor
We’re about to start day three on Mt. Bachelor, here are some initial thoughts on the mountain and what we’ve been skiing.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.
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2020-2021 Head Raptor 110S RS W
If you’re looking for a strong, high-performance women’s alpine ski boot, the Head Raptor 110S RS W is worth a good look. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Amplid Millisurf
The extremely lightweight, powder-oriented Amplid Millisurf splitboard won a “Best Of” award in our Winter Buyer’s Guide this year, and you can now check out our full review to see why.
2021-2022 Blizzard Zero G 105
Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.
9th Annual Blister Awards — Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Check out Part 3 of our Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like Good or Bad Industry Trends; Best Graphics; Gear We Were Most Tempted to Steal; and the “WTF is that?” award.
19/20 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
Update 2.8.19: Check out our updated on-snow impressions of the brand-new Enforcer 104 Free, with comparisons to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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2021-2022 Lange RX 130 LV
Our reviewer is calling the Lange RX 130 LV the best alpine boot he’s ever used when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review to find out why.
2019 Outdoor Retailer / SIA Show Highlights (Ep.36)
We just wrapped up our time at the Outdoor Retailer / SIA trade show, so five of us sat down to discuss the most interesting trends we saw, the products we were most tempted to steal, and more.
18/19 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory
Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar’s big, heavy pow ski.
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2021-2022 K2 Wayback 106
K2 overhauled their touring skis this year, and after spending a lot of time on it in a wide range of conditions, you can now check out our full review of the widest ski in the series, the Wayback 106.