BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Long Term Review: Bulls Black Adder 29
We’ve spent another 3 months on the Bulls Bikes Black Adder 29, and here’s our long-term update.
Easton ARC 30 27.5″ Rims
Easton’s ARC 30 rims deliver the best combination of stiffness, width, weight, and price we’ve found in an aluminum rim.
Race Face Stage Shorts and Jersey
Race Face’s Stage kit has the cut and features for a day in the bike park, but is light enough for all-day rides.
2nd Look: 2016 Trek Session 9.9
Reviewer Marti Bruce weighs in with a smaller rider’s take on the Trek Session 9.9.
Pearl Izumi Launch Kit and Bib Liner
Pearl Izumi’s Launch kit and Bib Liner are the most comfortable pieces of bike apparel we’ve used.
Giro Zone MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Zone MIPS is a high-end helmet with top-of-the-line features.
ENVE Composites (Ep.23)
If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story…
First Look: Devinci Django 29
Devinci is releasing a 29″ version of their popular 120 mm Django.
First Look: 2016-2017 Rossignol Super 7 RD
For 16/17, Rossignol has replaced the Squad 7 with the new Super 7 RD. Check out the specs, rocker pics, flex pattern, and our primary questions about this ski.
Video: Year of KHIONE – Dirtbag Edition
Reviewer Andrew Forward got into a little bit of everything this winter in Alaska, and it’s all worth watching.
Deep Dive: Salomon QST 118
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth compare the QST 118 to the Salomon Rocker2 122, Rossignol Super 7 HD and Super 7 RD, Atomic Bent Chetler, Moment Bibby Pro, Blizzard Spur, and more…
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Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
2020-2021 Arc’teryx Procline Carbon Support Boot
The new Arc’teryx Procline Carbon may very well be the best boot in its weight class for all things ascending and climbing. But how does it ski?
RockShox RS-1 29” Fork
The RockShox RS-1 is a highly-specialized fork that shines in technical terrain.
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition
We’ve reviewed Rocky Mountain’s Thunderbolt and Altitude, so it’s time now to weigh in on how the Instinct fits between them.
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Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs
The brand-new Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs replace their well-loved Descensionsist Pants. So how do the SnowDrifter Bibs compare to their predecessor and the rest of the ski / snowboard pants on the market?
Deep Dive: Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2
We compare the ARV 106Ti LTD2 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Moment Meridian 107, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Faction Candide 3.0, Prodigy 3.0, & Prodigy 4.0, Sego Big Horn 106, and J Skis Metal.
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2019-2020 Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2
We’ve now had two reviewers on two different lengths of Armada & evo’s limited-edition ski, the ARV 106Ti LTD, and you can now check out our full review.
19/20 Salomon QST 106
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the all-new QST 106.
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Zeal Hatchet Goggle
Goggles with magnetic lens-swap systems have made it easier than ever to swap lenses. But most of them are very expensive, and some people aren’t thrilled about a few magnets being the only thing securing lenses to their frames. The Zeal Hatchet aims to solve both of those issues — check out our full review.
2021-2022 Armada Tracer 108
Armada is tweaking several of their backcountry oriented Tracer skis for 19/20, supposedly making them both lighter and more durable. So how does the new Tracer 108’s design compare to the rest of the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
19/20 Amplid Facelift 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Amplid’s playful touring ski.
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New Skis, New Goggles, & Random Reviews (Ep.44)
Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about new goggles; new skis; which ski companies made the biggest impressions on us this season; funniest answers so far to our BLISTER Survey; and more.
2021-2022 Black Crows Orb
For 19/20 Black Crows is overhauling their narrower all-mountain ski, the Orb, and the updated version is basically a new ski entirely. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Sweet Protection Firewall Goggle
Sweet Protection has been making high-quality helmets and outerwear for years, and for 19/20, they’re breaking into a new category — goggles. Check out our review of their new budget-oriented Firewall Goggle.
Win Folsom Custom Skis / Blister Survey
A penny for your thoughts? How about a fully custom, $1300 ski for your thoughts? Fill out our survey to help us make BLISTER better, and you’ll be entered to win the Folsom custom ski of your choice.
Deep Dive: Line Outline
We compare the Outline to the Line Sir Francis Bacon, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, K2 Catamaran, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Blizzard Spur, Folsom Trophy Carbon, Prior CBC, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Black Ops 118, and Dynastar PR-OTO Factory.
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