Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Black Crows Daemon for Blister Review

17/18 Black Crows Daemon

Here are some thoughts on the new Daemon, specifically on how it stacks up to the Volkl Mantra, as well as sizing recommendations.

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2019-2020 Salomon QST Pro 130

The Salomon QST Pro 130 is a heat-moldable, lightweight boot with a unique design, and it’s also compatible with both alpine bindings and tech bindings. Three of our reviewers have been spending time in this boot, and they all weigh in here.
Jim Harris -- Perpetual Weekend -- on the Blister Podcast

Jim Harris, Perpetual Weekend (Ep.44)

Jim Harris is as passionate about and as involved in the outdoors industry as anyone, but a serious accident threatened to change that. But the real story here is Jim's "crazy" recovery, and the lessons he has learned (and that we would do well to learn from him) about dealing with obstacles, understanding self-identity, and defining self worth.
Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 116 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Playful Pow Skis

We compare the J Skis Friend, Line Mordecai, Black Crows Anima, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, K2 Catamaran, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Sick Day 104 for Blister Review

17/18 LINE Sick Day 104

The Sick Day 104 feels like a blend of two other LINE skis that we're big fans of...

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La Sportiva Otaki

The Otaki is an all-around climbing shoe that La Sportiva says is closely related to the Katana Lace. So how similar or different are these two shoes, and where does the Otaki really shine?