BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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.
2015 Giant Trance SX 27.5
The Giant Trance SX 27.5’s increased travel makes it a playful and capable “do everything” trail bike.
Mammut Alyeska Bib
The Mammut Alyeska Bib offers all the performance of a high end bib, with smart features and the durability to match.
Edelrid Corbie 8.6 Rope
The Edelrid Corbie is a specialty rope that excels when weight and space are at a premium.
Petzl Attache Carabiner
The redesigned Petzl Attache carabiner offers some improvements that optimize it for multi-pitch climbing.
Continental Trail King Tire
The Continental Trail King is a ‘non-drifty’ tire that excels in mud and soft dirt.
Reviewers’ Rides – 2015
When our reviewers aren’t out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why? It’s reviewer Marshal Olson’s turn.
Race Face Tailgate Pad
The Race Face Tailgate Pad has several important features that make it superior to the competition.
2016-2017 Blizzard Bonafide
With the new Bonafide, Blizzard managed to make a very good all mountain ski even better.
Smith Sunglasses Lens Guide
With the number of available lenses increasing, it’s difficult to know which to choose. Here’s a rundown of how Smith Optics lenses perform, how they differ, and which ones might work best for you.
KS LEV Ti Seatpost
The KS LEV Ti offers an 80g weight savings over the KS Supernatural but has some reliability issues.
Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
The Sweet Protection Strutter provides excellent sun protection and a great fit kit, while its low-volume coverage makes this a special-use helmet.
Melanzana Hard Face Hoodie
The Melanzana Hard Face Hoodie offers great performance and fit from a good company.
Metolius Fat Cam
At first glance, the Metolius Fat Cam seems to represent a step backward — till you understand what exactly it’s designed to protect.
Reviewers’ Rides – 2015
When our reviewers aren’t out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why? It’s reviewer Xan Marshland’s turn, and his focus is on durability and low maintenance.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Mountain Biking 101: DIY Tubeless Tire Sealant
Tubeless tire sealant can get expensive, especially when you’re swapping out tires often, so our bike editor gives the rundown on mixing up your own sealant at home.
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.