BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
The 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition is a light, stiff trailbike with a lot of adjustability options.
Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat
The Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat delivers an impressive combination of comfort, warmth, and weight, plus a great multi-functional valve.
2nd Look: K2 Pinnacle 95
We offer another take on the K2 Pinnacle 95, with more on its groomer performance, freestyle performance, etc.
Sterling Fusion Nano IX Rope
The handling and durability of the Sterling Nano IX make it a strong contender in the class of thin, lightweight ropes.
Brooks Range Mountaineering Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag
The Brooks Range Mountaineering Elephant Foot sleeping bag is a creative option for those looking to minimize weight and save pack space.
MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop TR delivers a really nice balance of weight, stiffness, performance, and price.
2015-2016 Moment Blister Pro
The Blister Pro gets a new look for 15/16. Check it out.
First Look: Maxxis DHF & DHR II ‘Wide Trail’
Maxxis is releasing a new line of “Wide Trail” tires designed for wider rims, and we’ve been spending time on them. Here’s the backstory and our initial impressions.
2018-2019 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The new Line Sir Francis Bacon is still a great all-mountain jib ski, but it’s definitely not the same all-mountain jib ski.
Deep Dive: Volkl Kendo
We pit the new Kendo up against the Blizzard Brahma and Bonafide, the Salomon X-Drive 8.0 and 8.8, the Fischer Motive 86 Ti, the Volkl Mantra, the Dynastar Powertrack 89, and the K2 Pinnacle 95.
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Flash Reviews from Interbike: Part II
Is the best value in bikes also a top performer? Does Maxxis have some stiff new competition? We explore this and more from Interbike 2015.
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2nd Look: Interbike 2015
Interbike 2015 delivered an impressive combination of innovation, entertainment, stupidity, and technology.
Flash Reviews (and News) from Interbike
Hyper-adjustable shocks, Marzocchi’s not dead yet, and other compelling stories from Interbike.
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First Look: Interbike 2015
So far, Interbike 2015 has not disappointed.
2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b
The 2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b is one of the lightest bikes in its class, with excellent small bump compliance that will work well for a broad range of riders.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
ON3P — “3”
Love it or hate it, just don’t ignore it. With their latest film, “3” ON3P’s team continues to set the tone for the new direction of park skiing, and it’s definitely worth a watch.
Blister Alpine Ski Bindings Guide
What’s the best ski binding? Which ones are compatible with your ski boots? There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion about the actual differences between bindings, so we’ve updated this guide to help clarify which ones will work best for you.
Open Wear Open One 3L Shell Jacket & Pants
Open Wear is a new Swiss outerwear brand focused on sustainability, transparency, and moderate prices, and we were so impressed with their Open One 3L jacket that it earned one of our “Best Of” awards.
DPS’s The Shadow Campaign — “The Abbey”
DPS just dropped the latest episode of their Shadow Campaign, and you can check out the full video here to get the doctor-recommended dose of beautiful pow-skiing goodness.
2019-2020 Sego Big Horn 106
We’ve now had two reviewers put over 30 days on the Sego Big Horn 106, and you can now check out our update on this playful all-mountain ski.
Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw
The Edelrid Bulletproof quickdraw features a unique hybrid construction that’s designed to offer the best of both worlds: steel’s durability and aluminum’s low weight. So does it actually work?
Gregory Endo 15 3D-Hydro
Gregory has been making all sorts of backpacks for years, but how do their new biking packs perform? Check out our review of the Gregory Endo 15 3D-Hydro.
2019-2020 Salomon XDR 88 Ti
The XDR 88 Ti replaced one of our favorite all-mountain skis, the Salomon X-Drive 8.8 FS. So how similar is the XDR 88 Ti, and what type of skiers will most enjoy it?
2021-2022 Blizzard Sheeva 11
Though it’s the widest women’s ski Blizzard makes, we’ve found the Sheeva 11 to be surprisingly versatile, and think it would work well for a wide variety of skiers.
Everyday Backpack Roundup — 2018
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite backpacks that we use for everything from early-morning trips to the gym, urban commutes, and long day hikes.
2020-2021 Spark R&D Surge Pro Splitboard Binding
We’re big fans of Spark R&D’s simple and reliable splitboard bindings, and they just released an even lighter version of their Surge binding. So what, if any, compromises are made by going with the new, lighter Surge Pro?