BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Stio Environ Jacket
The Stio Environ is a light, very comfortable shell well-suited for use in drier climates.
Profile: 2015-2016 Moment Deathwish
The Moment Deathwish is back for the 15/16 season, and it’s the best-looking version we’ve seen.
Testing Next Year’s Skis at Taos
Once again, we’re back at Taos reviewing next year’s skis, and these photos from the past week will show why this is an ideal place to do so.
20 Questions: Werner Paddles
We sat down with Danny Mongno from Werner Paddles to find out more about Werner’s philosophy behind design, materials and construction.
5th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
Here’s part 2 of the Blister SIA Awards: Outerwear, Best and Worst Graphics, the coveted “WTF is That?” award, and more…
Pro Panel: Boofing Technique
A boof isn’t just a river feature that you paddle over, it’s a complex stroke. So we’ve brought in a panel of pros to share their best tips.
Dynafit Beast 14 AT Binding
“Overall, these are the most versatile and functional bindings I’ve clicked into for all around use.”
FWT Update From Austria
Blister reviewer and FWT competitor Garrett Altmann provides a firsthand account of today’s avalanche and its aftermath in Kappl, Austria.
Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 95Ti
This season Armada introduced the 108mm-underfoot Invictus, next season they’re doubling down.
2015-2016 Moment Bibby Pro
For the 15/16 season, the Bibby Pro takes a step forward by taking a step back.
Preview: 2015-2016 Line Mordecai
Eric Pollard decided that he wanted an even quicker and lighter Opus. The result is the new Mordecai.
Preview: 2015-2016 Line Sir Francis Bacon
Line Skis has redesigned the hugely popular Sir Francis Bacon.
NRS Outlaw II Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable kayaks provide a forgiving ride for beginners, but can also be used for long self-supported expeditions. The NRS Outlaw II is a versatile IK at a great price point.
2014-2015 Liberty Helix
The ~105mm underfoot all-mountain category is a crowded one, and the Liberty Helix stands out with great edge hold and more energy & snap than most skis in its class.
2015-2016 Kingswood Archetype
It takes a lot to stand out in the category of directional, ~105mm-underfoot skis. See how the Kingswood Archetype fared.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2020-2021 Line Sick Day 94
We’re pretty big fans of the Line Sick Day 104 and 114, and now it’s time to take a look at their narrower sibling, the Sick Day 94. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
WTB Koda Team Saddle
After spending a good deal of timing riding on it, we’ve found the WTB Koda to be a very good women-specific saddle.
2020-2021 Liberty Genesis 106
For 18/19, the Liberty Genesis 106 will be the widest women’s ski Liberty makes, so we spent this season testing it in everything from powder to chalky steeps to see where this wider all-mountain ski feels most at home. Check out our review.
Flash Review: 18/19 Prior Husume
Here are our initial impressions of the Husume, and our comparisons to the ON3P Wrenegade 108.
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Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour
We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more…
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Win Men’s & Women’s Merino Shirts & Socks from Icebreaker
Win merino wool base layers and socks from Icebreaker
Henty Enduro Backpack
The Henty Enduro Backpack combines many of the best qualities of both fanny packs and backpacks, making it an excellent option for most bike rides. Check out our review.
Dialing in “The Hammer” + other New Folsom Skis (Ep.19)
Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Mike McCabe at the Folsom Skis HQ in Denver to (finally) dial in “The Hammer” they’ve been discussing, and to learn about three other brand new Folsom skis.
Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
The Patagonia Storm Racer is an ultralight, minimal running shell that we’ve found to be very impressive far beyond the running trails. Check out our review.
2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 HD
After getting a handful of reviewers on it, we think the Rossignol Super 7 HD is a powder ski that will work well for a wide range of skiers. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96
After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
18/19 Elan Ripstick 96
We’ve now spent a couple days on Elan’s lightweight all-mountain ski, the Ripstick 96, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
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