BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Devinci Wilson Carbon
Devinci’s downhill bike gets the full carbon treatment.
2nd Look: WTB Trail Boss Tire
We take a 2nd Look at WTB’s Trail Boss Tire, and compare the 2.25″ and 2.4″ versions
2nd Look: Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS
We take a 2nd Look at the Salomon X-Drive 8.8, to help give you a better sense of whether it’s a good choice given how and where you ski.
Jason Levinthal on How to Save Skiing (Ep.13)
Jason Levinthal is the founder of LINE Skis, and now, J Skis. In this podcast, J goes fully unfiltered and lays out how the ski industry works, what isn’t working, and what needs to be done to fix it.
Overview: ENVE’s “HV” Rims
Wide rims are all the rage, so why are ENVE’s new High Volume options narrower than the competition?
Mammut Pischa HS Jacket
If its fit works for you, the Mammut Pischa HS Jacket is a versatile multi-season piece that’s constructed with Gore Tex’s new C-Knit material.
Flash Review: 16/17 Head Monster 108
Here are some initial impressions + rocker pics & specs of the 177 cm and 184 cm Monster 108..
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2020-2021 Spark R&D Arc Splitboard Binding
Spark R&D builds on their previous success with the Arc.
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Vittoria Deamion 29″ Wheelset
The Vittoria Deamion 29″ is a mid-priced wheelset that offers a good combination of weight and stiffness.
2018-2019 Fischer Travers Carbon
The Fischer Travers Carbon’s combination of low weight, high ROM, simplicity, and downhill performance make it a serious contender in the ultralight AT boot category.
Ski Recommendations: Blister’s Best Bets
In this last installment of our Best Bets, we present our selections for women’s skis.
2nd Look: MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop has the best combination of stiffness, suspension performance, and tunability we’ve found in a 32mm stationed fork, and is still pretty competitive on price.
2nd Look: Liberty Variant 113
We take another look at Liberty’s big-mountain charger.
Brian Lindahl
Age: 33 | Height 5’10” | Weight: 185 lbs | Years Skiing: 31 | Current Residence: Golden, Colorado I grew up in Seattle, and from the time I could walk through middle school, I spent most winter weekends at Crystal Mountain, WA, in ski school,
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2021-2022 Renoun Citadel 106
Crazy light, crazy easy, and crazy … stable? Check out our full review of the Renoun Citadel 106 for more on this unique ski.
2018-2019 Rossignol Krypto
Rossignol says the Krypto is based on their big-mountain charger, the XV. So just how burly is the Krypto, and could it also work for more playful and less aggressive riders? Check out our full review.
New K2 Mindbender Skis (Ep.34)
We talk to K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser, about the 13 new skis that make up K2’s brand new “Mindbender” series.
19/20 K2 Mindbender 108 Ti
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of K2’s brand-new charger, the Mindbender 108 Ti.
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Deep Dive: Black Crows Corvus
We compare the Corvus to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Commander 108, Nordica Enforcer 110, Prior Husume, J Skis Metal, Folsom Hammer, Dynastar Legend X106, Head Kore 105, and Faction Dictator 3.0.
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2021-2022 Black Crows Corvus
We’ve now had two reviewers on Black Crows’ redesigned charger, the Corvus, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
Nicolas Vuignier & Jules Guarneri — “Heatseeker”
Nicolas Vuignier has one of the most creative minds in skiing. His new edit, “Heatseeker,” is what happens when you combine pyrotechnics with the skiing & riding of world-class athletes. In case you couldn’t guess by that description — yes, it’s really, really cool. Check it out here.
Arc’teryx Rush LT Pant
You know what you shouldn’t be thinking about when you’re skiing? Your pants. The new Arc’teryx Rush LT pants are easy to forget about, and we think they’re a great option for many backcountry and resort skiers and snowboarders.
Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket
The Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket is the lightest waterproof insulated jacket we’ve reviewed, and it just might be the lightest on the market. But how versatile is this ultralight piece, and who’d like it most? Check out our review.
Deep Dive: Moment Commander 108
We compare the Commander 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Prior Husume, Folsom Hammer, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Metal, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Head Kore 105, Faction Dictator 3.0, and Dynastar Legend X106.
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2018-2019 Moment Commander 108
After getting four reviewers and a lot of time on it (including time in the recently opened Headwall at CB), you can now check out our full review of the Commander 108.
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