BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2016-2017 Kitten Factory Toors Lite
The Toors Lite by Kitten Factory is light enough on the way up and fun enough on the way down that you will probably find yourself heading back for another lap.
First Look: 2016-2017 Salomon QST 99
Here’s a First Look at Salomon’s new “QST” freeride lineup in general, and the new QST 99 in particular.
Loki Myth Soft Shell Jacket
The Loki Myth is an innovative and quiver-killing softshell for bike commuting.
2016 Transition Smuggler 1
The Transition Smuggler is a shorter travel 29er that should appeal to a wide range of riders on a wide range of trails.
Leatt AirFlex Pro Knee and Elbow Pads
Leatt’s Airflex Pro knee and elbow pads are some of the best ventilated and most breathable pads we’ve used.
2016-2017 Head Monster 108
The Head Monster 108 is a smooth, damp, burly ski. But just how burly is it?
2017 Fox 32 SC Fork
The new Fox 32 SC is the lightest and stiffest XC race fork we’ve ridden, and the price kills the competition
Mountain Equipment Prophet Jacket
We take a look at Gore’s new Thermium material in the weather-resistant and insulated Mountain Equipment Prophet jacket.
SPY Doom Goggle With Happy Lens
The SPY Doom goggle with Happy Lenses is giving our favorite goggles a run for their money.
Ted Ligety – US Ski Racer, GS Legend (Ep.14)
We talk to one of the greatest giant slalom skiers in history about his current injury, his goals for next season, and a whole lot more.
North Shore Racks NSR 4-Bike Rack
We’ve tested the North Shore NSR 4-Bike Rack for over two years, and found it to be a simple, durable, rack that’s more compact than tray-style hitch racks.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Head Monster 98
The Head Monster 98 may be the best 98 mm wide carver currently available.
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2016-2017 Kitten Factory All Mountain
Looking for one ski to use both inbounds and for touring? The Kitten Factory All Mountain is versatile one-ski quiver for the centered skier who splits his time between the skin track and the chairlift.
Mountain Equipment Spectre Pant
The Mountain Equipment Spectre is an affordable and versatile soft shell pant that’s well suited to colder-weather ski mountaineering and touring.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2021-2022 Prior CBC
The Prior CBC is very stiff, very playful, and most importantly — very good. Check out our full review of this freestyle pow ski.
Deep Dive: Prior CBC
We compare the CBC to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Blizzard Spur, Faction Candide 4.0, and K2 Catamaran.
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2020-2021 4FRNT Raven
We’ve now had more time and more reviewers on the 4FRNT Raven, and you can check out here our updated review of this exceptional touring ski.
Butte & Co.
If you need to rent or tune gear in Crested Butte, Butte & Co. gets our highest recommendation.
2021-2022 Line Pandora 104
This year the Line Pandora 104 replaced a Blister favorite, the Pandora 110. But after spending a lot of time on the new ski, it’s become another favorite, and earned itself a “Best Of” award. Check out our full review for more.
2019 Pivot Shuttle
The Pivot Shuttle is one of the lightest e-bikes out there. So how does it compare to traditional mountain bikes, and who should be considering it? Check out our review.
19/20 K2 Mindbender 99Ti
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new K2 Mindbender 99Ti.
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2022-2023 Rossignol BLACKOPS 118
Our managing editor is calling the Rossignol Black Ops 118 his favorite resort pow ski of all time, and one of his favorite skis in general. Check out our full review to see why.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Black Ops 118
We compare the Black Ops 118 to the Moment Blister Pro / Wildcat, K2 Catamaran, Icelantic Nomad 115, Blizzard Spur, and Prior CBC.
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WTB Vigilante 2.6 and Trail Boss 2.6 Tires
Some wider tires feel very similar to their narrower versions, while others feel like entirely different products. So which category do the 2.6″ versions of the WTB Trail Boss and Vigilante fall into, and what do you gain or lose by going with the wider versions? Check out our review.
Deep Dive: Renoun Citadel 106
We compare the Citadel 106 to the Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Faction Candide 3.0, Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Armada Tracer 108, Elan Ripstick 106, and Renoun Endurance 98.
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