BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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.
2020-2021 Burton Flight Attendant
The new Burton Flight Attendant is an impressive, adaptable, freeride board for everyday, all-mountain riding.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
18/19 Scott Scrapper 105
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Scrapper 105, with comparisons to a few inbounds and touring skis like the Black Diamond Helio 105, Line Sick Day 104, and Armada Tracer 108.
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27.5” Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons
“Trail Bikes” range from lightweight XC whips to burly enduro machines and it can be confusing to choose from all the options. So we’ve compared thirty-one 27.5” wheeled bikes and ordered them from most climbing-oriented to most downhill-oriented, with some new options for this year.
Silky Pocketboy and Ultra Accel Saws
If you don’t think you need to read a review about saws, think again. Check out our review of the Silky Pocketboy and Ultra Accel to learn more.
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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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.
Win Camping & Backpacking Stoves from Primus
Win 2 stoves from Primus — one for your bigger meals at camp, and one for your fast-and-light backcountry missions.
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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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.
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 “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.
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.
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.