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Taos Freeride Comp, Blister Gear Review

The Taos Freeride Championships

The 10th Taos Freeride Championships are under way, and to celebrate the occasion, we talked to some competitors who have launched their careers here, and others who are looking to take that next step. But what they all have in common is a love of this mountain and this event.

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Julia Van Raalte reviews the 4FRNT Hoji W, Blister Gear Review

2019-2020 4FRNT Hoji W

If you’re looking for a directional big mountain ski that crushes soft conditions, check out the women’s version of Eric Hjorleifson’s pro model: the 4FRNT Hoji W.

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Lexi Dowdall reviews the Flylow Billie Coat, Blister Gear Review

Flylow Billie Coat

Flylow’s new Billie Coat is the perfect blend of function and fashion if you’re looking for a more feminine, freeride-oriented hardshell.

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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:

Blister reviews The Hammer edition of the Folsom Skis Primary

18/19 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition

Here are a number of our initial on-snow impressions of The Hammer.

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Blister reviews The Hammer edition of the Folsom Skis Primary

2018-2019 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition

Last year, we started talking to Folsom about creating an all-mountain charger named “The Hammer.” And after much back-and-forth, the ski’s been built, and we’re excited about how it turned out. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 102 FR for Blister.

Deep Dive: Fischer Ranger 102 FR

We compare the Ranger 102 FR to the Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Line Sick Day 104, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Candide 3.0, and more…

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Blister reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti.

2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti

The brand-new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti is one of the strongest, most powerful skis we’ve reviewed. But how versatile is it, and how well does it work when you don’t feel like skiing flat out? Check out our full review.

Cy Whitling reviews the Salomon Skin Pro 15 Set for Blister Gear Review.

Salomon Skin Pro 15 Set Pack

We’ve now put over 40 days in the Salomon Skin Pro 15 Set Pack, and have continued to find it to be a surprisingly versatile pack that works well for a variety of activities.

John Sherman on Blister's All Things Climbing Podcast

John “Verm” Sherman (Ep.12)

John Sherman, one of the godfathers of modern bouldering, discusses the major ways in which the climbing scene has changed since his day; how and why he became a dedicated conservationist; making peace with the changing ethics and arrival of crowds; and much more.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Mammut Eisfeld Light SO Hoody and Pants for Blister

Mammut Eisfeld Light SO Hoody and Pants

The Mammut Eisfeld Light Hoody and Pants’ new fabric technology makes them stand out from the competition, and when combined with the rest of their design, this makes the Eisfeld Light kit a solid soft shell option for alpine climbing.

Blister reviews the ON3P Kartel 108

2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 108

We’ve now had three reviewers on the new ON3P Kartel 108, and we still think it’s one of the most interesting options in the all-mountain freestyle category. See why in our full review.

Blister reviews the Liberty Helix 98

18/19 Liberty Helix 98

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new Helix 98, with comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, and more…

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Scott Nelson reviews the Faction Candide 2.0 for Blister Gear review

2018-2019 Faction Candide 2.0

If you’re looking for one ski to use in the park and the whole rest of the mountain, the Faction Candide 2.0 should be on your radar.