BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2015-2016 SGN Skis 1184
The 1184 from SGN is a limited-edition, big mountain pow ski that is substantial without being overly demanding.
Gwin, Specialized, and the Business of Mountain Biking
For the second time in his career, Aaron Gwin drops his sponsor and inspires a debate on mountain bike racing as a business.
2nd Look: G-Form Pro-X Kneepad
Tasha Heilweil weighs in with more on the G-form Pro-X Kneepad’s protection and durability.
Knoble Standard Jacket
At first glance, the Knoble Standard looks like just another casual-styled ski coat. But it’s actually a fully-featured technical jacket that has a great price-to-performance ratio.
Jumbo Wild
Jumbo Wild is an important and refreshingly balanced documentary that’s worth a watch— regardless of which side of the debate you fall on.
2016-2017 Line Sick Day Tourist
The Line Sick Day Tourist is a new touring ski from Line, and the shape, weight, and flex pattern look promising.
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 2 (Ep.2)
Check out the new Blister Podcast, and part 2 of our conversation with Line & K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser. We talk about working with Eric Pollard, Tom Wallisch, Jay Levinthal, and much more.
Arc’teryx Tantalus Jacket
The new Arc’teryx Tantalus gets a Blister ‘Best Of’ Award, and is a top pick of ours for an everyday, inbounds jacket.
Jackson Hole Turns 50
One of the world’s most iconic resorts checks off a milestone.
Blister Gear Giveway: Fischer Motive 86Ti
The Blister Gear Giveaway is an opportunity for us to hook up members of the Blister community with some great stuff, and this time around, we’re going to be giving away three pairs of one of our favorite skis, the Fischer Motive 86Ti. You can
2015-2016 Lange XT 130 LV
The Lange XT 130 LV is a high performance alpine boot with a solid walk mode.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Duffel Bag
The HMG Dyneema Duffel is a lightweight, durable, high-performance bag that is perfectly suited for technical objectives and expeditions.
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 1 (Ep.1)
Check out the NEW Blister Podcast, and our conversation with Line & K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser.
Update: Modified Atomic Backland Carbon
We’ve been very impressed with the Atomic Backland Carbon boot, but we’ve also done some modifications to optimize performance.
2021-2022 Full Tilt Descendant 100
The Full Tilt Descendant 8 represents a total overhaul from previous Full Tilt boots, and we detail the changes and discuss on-snow performance.
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Under the Tree
Yesterday we asked our reviewers for their top picks for stocking stuffers, and today they’re chiming in with their thoughts on the best gifts to put under the tree.
Andrew Mildenberger — “Strictly Business”
“Strictly Business” recently won the amateur Film of the Year award at IF3, and after watching it, nothing about the film seems “amateur” — the skiing and cinematography are up there with the best in the business. Check out the full film here.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do some nice things, say some nice things, and maybe give one or two nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas, starting with our top picks for stocking stuffers.
18/19 Moment Commander 98
Yesterday we posted our initial impressions of the new Moment Commander 108, and now Blister Members can check out our Flash Review of the Commander 98.
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Scott Couloir 2 Helmet
For people who like to climb up mountains and ski down them, the Scott Couloir 2 helmet — which passes skiing and mountaineering certifications — is a very compelling option.
2019 Mondraker Foxy 29
The Mondraker Foxy 29 takes a bit of a different approach to traditional Trail-bike geometry, and the result is a correspondingly unique on-trail experience. Check out our review.
18/19 Moment Commander 108
We just spent a few days on the Moment Commander 108, and Blister Members can now check out what is probably one of our longest Flash Reviews to date.
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Climbers’ Environmental Impact with Author J.B. MacKinnon (Ep. 21)
What’s the biggest environmental impact we have as climbers? We talk with award-winning author, J.B. MacKinnon, about the three main environmental impacts from the outdoor industry, how those manifest in climbing, and the path to a more sustainable future.
Jeremy Pancras — “WOULD YOU”
Jeremy Pancras’s new film takes a look at why we choose to ski, telling that story from the perspective of some of the best up-and-comers and established legends in the ski world. It’s one of our editor’s favorite ski films of the year, and is certainly worth a watch.
2020-2021 J Skis Masterblaster
Having gotten more time and more reviewers on the J Skis Masterblaster, we’ve updated our review with comments about the ski’s stability, playfulness, and why it stands out in the all-mountain category.
Maloja FlurinM Multi ½ Jersey and BrailM Shorts
Maloja aims to make high-performance outdoor apparel without the monotonous styling that we typically see from other brands. We spent 3 months testing some of their MTB apparel to see how they performed, and here you can check out our full review.
2019-2020 Head Supershape i.Titan
The Head Supershape i.Titan impressed several of our reviewers last season, earning a Best Of award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide. Now you can check out our full review to see why.