BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Giro Wind Guard 1/4 Zip Jersey
The Giro Wind Guard 1/4 Zip Jersey offers a great combination of warmth, breathability, and casual styling that make it perfect for colder rides.
Evolving Bike Standards
There are a ton of new products and new standards that are supposed to make our riding experience better. But are these revolutionary new products that will change the way we ride? Are they evolutionary changes that improve on some of our favorite parts? Or are we looking at products that are new purely for the sake of being new? Time to discuss.
WTB High Tail Carbon Saddle
The WTB High Tail is a saddle designed to reduce tire buzz on long-travel, large-wheeled bikes, but it’s also a viable lightweight option if its narrow shape fits you.
2021-2022 Parlor Skis Cardinal 100
Parlor Skis is a custom manufacturer in Boston, and their Cardinal 100 has stood up very well against several of the best all-mountain skis in its class.
Gravity Grid Bar and Stem
The 35mm Gravity Grid bar and stem are some of the most reasonably priced big bars on the market, and they perform well, too.
Remind Solution Snowboard Boot Liners
The Remind Solution Liner is a very affordable (and comfortable) way to revive old snowboard boots.
2nd Look: Giro Feature MIPS
We take a 2nd Look at the Giro Feature MIPS helmet, with a focus on its fit and impact protection.
Bosavi Rechargeable LED Headlamp
Bosavi has created a rechargeable headlamp with some clever features that optimize it for climbing and trail running.
2015 Devinci Spartan RR
The Devinci Spartan is a stiff, fun bike that pops really well and rewards an active rider.
FLY Racing Freestone Helmet
The FLY Racing Freestone Helmet offers good coverage and ventilation at a very good price.
Trip Report: Glacier National Park
Ever wondered about skiing in Glacier? This past weekend, our associate editor chased David Steele on a “spicy” ski tour in GNP.
Five Ten Team 5.10 Black vs. La Sportiva Solution
The Five Ten Team 5.10 Black and La Sportiva Solution are both high performance climbing shoes, but they cater to almost polar opposite conditions and styles.
Nick Gottlieb
Age: 26 | Vitals: 5’10” 160 lbs | Years Paddling: 15 | Current Residence: Logan, UT I grew up in New York and cut my teeth on the Housatonic and Deerfield rivers, before attending Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and beginning to travel regularly for
Bliss-Stick / Waka Kayaks Tuna
The Bliss-Stick / Waka Kayaks Tuna is a high performance creekboat that requires a certain syle to enjoy.
Tubeless Tires – Why & How To Do It
Should you go tubeless? Definitely. Is going tubeless a huge and messy hassle? It doesn’t have to be. Our reviewers weigh in with advice, tips, and tricks for running tubeless tires.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: Faction Candide 3.0
We compare the 18/19 Candide 3.0 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Moment Meridian 107, Sego Big Horn 106, Line Sick Day 104, and more…
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18/19 DPS Alchemist Cassiar 79
The Alchemist Cassiar 79 is DPS’ narrowest ski, it has a 12.5 m radius, and the longest length it’s offered in is 167 cm. The result? Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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Five Ten Hiangle
Five Ten says that the Hiangle is “relaxed enough for all-day climbing” and “aggressive enough to tackle steep, overhanging routes.” But how comfortable and how aggressive is it really? Check out our full review with tons of comparisons to other shoes.
Mammut Ultralight Removable Airbag 3.0
Avalanche airbags can provide significant safety benefits, but they can also be prohibitively expensive or discouragingly heavy. But the Mammut Ultralight Removable Airbag 3.0 is one of the lightest and one of the least expensive airbag packs on the market, so is the problem finally solved?
Trans BC Enduro Stage Race — Recap & Bike Build Review
Our bike editor recently completed the Trans BC Enduro Stage Race — 6 days, ~145 miles, ~31,000 feet of climbing, ~45,000 feet of descending. Check out his recap of the event; how and why he picked his bike and build; and how everything performed. (This writeup is awesome, BTW.)
2019-2020 Armada Invictus 89 Ti
The Armada Invictus 89 Ti is the narrowest metal-laminate ski in Armada’s revamped Invictus lineup, and while it has two layers of titanal, it isn’t heavy, and it has lots of tip rocker. So what sort of ski is it? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Altra Duo
The Altra Duo is a really uncommon shoe that aims to combine the greater efficiency of a racing flat with the greater comfort of a maximally cushioned trainer. So what’s the result? Check out our review.
Fox Float DPX2 Rear Shock
If you like the sound of a lighter, more pedal-friendly shock that will improve the downhill performance of your Trail bike, the Fox Float DPX2 warrants a very serious look.
Sample Deep Dive: Black Crows Daemon
Curious about our Deep Dive comparisons? Check out this sample Deep Dive of the Black Crows Daemon, including the new Volkl Mantra, the Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, J Skis Masterblaster, Liberty Origin 96, and more…
Sample Flash Review: 18/19 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
Interested in what our member-exclusive Flash Reviews look like? Check out this sample Flash Review of the Soul 7 HD.
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Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 10
We compare the Rustler 10 to the Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Line Sick Day 104, Faction Prodigy 3.0, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, and more…
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