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Black Diamond Jetforce Avalanche Airbag; Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

Avalanche Airbag Tech Talk with Black Diamond (Ep.48)

May 17, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

Supercapacitors, Venturi valves, and scary-high currents — this week we discuss airbag design and technology with Black Diamond’s Director of Design Engineering.

Eric Freson, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Faction Dictator 4.0 for Blister

2019-2020 Faction Dictator 4.0

June 14, 2019May 17, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've now had 3 reviewers on Faction's big-mountain charger, the Dictator 4.0. Check out our full review for each of their takes.

Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 4.0

May 17, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We compare the Dictator 4.0 to the Blizzard Bodacious, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, ON3P Wrenegade 114, and Rossignol Super 7 RD.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty evolv 90 for Blister

19/20 Liberty evolv 90

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Liberty's brand-new narrower all-mountain ski.

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2020-2021 Liberty evolv 90

December 14, 2020May 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

For 19/20, Liberty is launching a brand-new line of skis that’s reportedly a blend of their V and Origin skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new evolv 90.

Jonathan Ellsworth talks to WhistlePig Whiskey CMO, Jason Newell, on the BLISTER Podcast

Racing, Rossignol, & Rye Whiskey (Ep.88)

May 15, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We went to Shoreham, Vermont, to talk with Jason Newell about his transition from ski racing, to working with the Rossignol Group for 25 years, to his latest adventure in a whole new category: whiskey. (Plus a story or two involving duct tape, Candide Thovex, and burning couches.)

Zipline XT Goggle

August 26, 2019May 14, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The Zipline XT features an absurdly quick and easy magnetic lens-swap system typically only seen on goggles twice as expensive. So, what’s the catch? Is there one? Check out our full review

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon S/Pro 130 for Blister

19/20 Salomon S/Pro 130

May 14, 2019May 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Salomon's new lightweight alpine boot.

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2021-2022 Salomon S/Pro 130

December 10, 2021May 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The Salomon X Pro line is reportedly the best-selling line of ski boots in the world. For 19/20, they're replacing the X Pro with the brand-new S/Pro series. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the S/Pro 130.

Patagonia's video "Misunderstood | A Brief History of Hemp in the US" on BLISTER

Patagonia — “Misunderstood | A Brief History of Hemp in the US”

May 13, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Hemp has a long, complicated, and evolving history — particularly in the U.S. But with the recent passing of the Farm Bill, hemp now has the potential to make a resurgence, and Patagonia’s new film explains why that’s a very big deal. Check it out here.

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 106c Alliance

December 9, 2021May 12, 2019 by Kara Williard

After spending time on it in conditions ranging from fast and firm to steep and deep, the brand-new K2 Mindbender 106c Alliance has proven to be one of the most versatile wider women’s skis we’ve used.

Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 96 Ti for Blister

2019-2020 Armada ARV 96 Ti

June 14, 2019May 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Take two layers of metal, a nearly symmetrical shape, and a twin tip, and you’ve got the Armada ARV 96 Ti. The result? Check out our full review.

Deep Dive: Armada ARV 96 Ti

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the ARV 96 Ti to the Rossignol Black Ops 98, Dynastar Menace 98, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Liberty Helix 98, Liberty Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Moment Commander 98, Renoun Endurance 98, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and Blizzard Rustler 9.

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Win a Down Hoodie from Holden

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Enter to win a cozy hoodie packed with high-quality, trackable down insulation.

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen talk to Patagonia's Senior Materials Developer, Pasha Whitmire, about Patagonia's technical fabric development on Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

Patagonia’s Technical Fabric Development & Design (Ep.47)

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

This week we talk to Patagonia’s senior material developer, Pasha Whitmire, about how Patagonia designs, develops, and tests their technical fabrics; myths surrounding waterproof / breathable materials; why the future of fabric development lies in sustainability; the advantages and disadvantages of working with big names like Gore-Tex; and a whole lot more outerwear geekery.

Claudio Caluori on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas Podcast

Claudio Caluori (Ep.1)

June 11, 2019May 9, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Bikes & Big Ideas co-host, Claudio Caluori, about the origin story of this podcast; his background in XC & DH racing, how Velosolutions got started, experiments with food & diet; the #pumpforpeace project, and more.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Smith I/O Mag XL for Blister

Smith I/O Mag XL Goggle

June 14, 2019May 9, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

Smith’s original I/O goggle helped start the trend of lenses with quick and easy lens-swap systems. The I/O line has evolved a lot since then, with the brand-new I/O Mag XL being one of the newest additions. Check out our full review of the I/O Mag XL.