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Jeff Colt on Chasing Western States, the Beats, & Managing Expectations (Ep.152)

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For On athlete, Jeff Colt, the chase for a coveted spot into Western States had been a multi-year saga fraught with close calls and near misses, that is until a near-perfectly executed run at the Black Canyon 100k in February earned him a Golden Ticket and automatic entry. We pick up Jeff’s story there and hear all about his journey leading up to Western States, a play-by-play of his 11th-place finish, and much more.
David Golay reviews the Santa Cruz Tallboy for Blister

2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy

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The Santa Cruz Tallboy hasn’t changed a ton from the prior V4 generation, but it’s still a great short-travel Trail bike and Santa Cruz has found some nice details to refine. Check out our full review to learn more, including how it compares to several other bikes in its class.
Blister reviews the K2 Mindbender 89Ti

2022-2023 K2 Mindbender 89Ti

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Revamped for 22/23, the Mindbender 89Ti is a particularly versatile all-mountain ski that we think a whole bunch of skiers could appreciate. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Blister reviews the K2 Mindbender 89Ti

Deep Dive: K2 Mindbender 89Ti

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We compare the Mindbender 89Ti to the Mindbender 99Ti, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Spar 88, Nordica Enforcer 88, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 9, Volkl M6 Mantra, Salomon Stance 90, DPS Pagoda 90 RP, Head Kore 87, Line Blade Optic 92, Black Crows Serpo, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Line Blade, Fischer Ranger 90, & J Skis Fastforward.

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Marker 22/23 Bindings | Blister Summit Brand Lineup

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We sat down with Marker’s Derek McClellan and Chris McKenna to discuss Marker’s 2022-2023 lineup of ski bindings; how their products have evolved over 75 years; why frame bindings still have a place in the market; the ideal end users for a Marker Alpinist vs. Duke PT vs. frame binding; the latest features and updates of Marker’s alpine bindings; and more.
Kara Williard reviews the Fischer Ranger 115 GW DYN

Flash Review: 22/23 Fischer Ranger 115 GW DYN

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Here are our initial impressions of the stiffest women-specific boot in Fischer's 50/50 boot series, the Ranger 115.

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David Golay reviews the Ohlins RXF 34 m.2 for Blister

Öhlins RXF34 m.2

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We’ve been big fans of Öhlins’ RXF 36 and RXF 38, but what about their little sibling — the RXF 34 m.2? We’ve had two reviewers spending time on the short-travel Trail fork and the results are interesting — check out our full review for more, including direct comparisons to the Fox 34 and RockShox Pike.

Scarpa Ribelle Run

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The Ribelle Run represents an important step forward for Scarpa’s line of trail shoes. With its smartly designed upper and dialed-in outsole configuration, the Ribelle Run is more than just competitive against fixtures in the technical mountain running shoe category. Check out our full review to learn what we think makes it such a good option for alpine excursions, both on and off trail.
Luke Koppa reviews a custom Wagner 104 ski for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Wagner Custom 104

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We've been spending time on one of Wagner's fully custom skis, and the results so far have been very, very interesting. Check out Luke Koppa's initial impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 2X for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Faction Dancer 2X

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The Faction Dancer 2X isn't your traditional dual-metal-laminate all-mountain ski, and for certain folks, that's going to make it very appealing. Check out the Full Review for more info.
Kara Williard reviews the OR Shadow Insulated Hoodie for BLISTER.

Midlayer Roundup 2022

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If you're in the market for a new midlayer, be sure to check out this roundup — our reviewers compare and contrast 19 different men's & women's insulators, ranging from ultra-breathable fleeces to a variety of puffies and softshells. We've just updated it with 7 new additions from Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Strafe, Le Bent, & Artilect.

Dr. Anh Bui on Running Resiliently, Strength Training 101, & the Fine Points of Form (Ep.151)

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It’s common knowledge that adopting a strength training routine is a great way to reduce our risk of developing a running injury, but knowing exactly where to start can be difficult if you don’t have a ton of experience in the gym. So, we spoke to Dr. Anh Bui, a physical therapist, certified strength coach, and USATF-certified running coach, about some guiding principles for those looking to get started.
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