Japanese Convenience Store Sake
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2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 Fork
Marshal Olson has this to say about the 2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 fork: "Go sell your hunk of junk and buy one."
Well, then.
Maxxis Minion DHR2
The new Minion DHR2 is, without a doubt, the best braking “general tread” DH tire Maxxis has ever made.
Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti Fork
The Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti is a smooth, reasonably light fork with good feel, though reviewer Marshal Olson did hit one snag with the axle.
Deuter Race Air Lite Backpack
The Deuter Race Air Light hydration pack’s intelligent design, thoughtful features, and great fit are ideal for XC trail riders who demand exceptional performance from their gear.
H2O Gear Kodiak, 184cm
Set up for tele, the H2O Gear Kodiak has an adaptive-feeling flex that, depending on conditions, can help or hinder performance, and was unlike anything reviewer Robin Abeles had experienced before.
2012 Hope Tech Evo M4 Brake Set
The Hope Tech Evo M4 brakes are ultra reliable, stack up extremely well against the competition, and are at home on nearly any ride—from a general-purpose trail bike to a true downhill race bike.
2011 Panaracer CG XC; CG SC AM; CG AC AM; CG 4X AM
Tires—'tis the season. In case you missed it, here's a breakdown of all of the Cedric Garcia Panaracer Pro Model tires: XC, SoftCondition, AllCondition, and 4X / AM.
Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork
The Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork steers great on hard-packed trails and climbs technical terrain incredibly well, but it didn’t offer the control or smoothness that reviewer Marshal Olson looks for when he decides to ride rigid.
2013-2014 Kastle FX104
The Kastle FX104 is a great everyday ski for strong skiers who like a medium-stiff, damp ski that can handle all conditions.
Outerwear 101
GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.
INDEX: Blister Ski Reviews, Sorted by Type
This is an index of all Blister ski reviews, sorted by a variety of classes, categories, and widths.
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2010 Santa Cruz Nomad C
The Santa Cruz Nomad C is a stiff bike with precise handling whose descending capabilities leave little to be desired—once the suspension is dialed.
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
One ski, for every day on the mountain, any and all conditions. This is the Holy Grail of the ski industry, and we're going to let you know which skis in our view come closest to the ideal of the one-ski quiver.
Shimano XTR Trail Brake
The Shimano XTR Trail brake is a solid option to save weight without compromising stopping power. And after a season of testing, our reviewer has yet to experience any fade.
Volkl Nanga Pants
The Volkl Nanga is an extremely comfortable pant with a clean, sleek design that will keep you warm on even the coldest days.
Maxxis High Roller 2
Whether you ride DH, XC, or a unicycle, if you think tires are all sorta the same, you need to read this review. (Besides, it might just be the best tire review ever written....)
DPS Wailer 99 PURE and HYBRID
We've already spilled quite a bit of ink on the DPS Wailer 99. But how well does it do telemark? Robin Abeles weighs in on the Wailer 99, in both its PURE and HYBRID constructions.
Eider Niseko Jacket
If you're going to test the Niseko jacket from Eider, you might as well test it in the place it was named after. And throughout a huge storm cycle in Japan, the Niseko Jacket proved to be an incredibly well-thought out and well-constructed jacket, ideal for cold temps and seriously deep days.
2011 Turner 5.Spot
The 2011 Turner 5.Spot isn’t the lightest 140mm frame out there, but it is among the burliest.