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Charlie Schayer & Luke Koppa review the 4FRNT MSP 91 for Blister

Deep Dive: 4FRNT MSP 91

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We compare the MSP 91 to the 4FRNT MSP 99, Nordica Enforcer 88, Black Crows Serpo, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Cash 93, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, Folsom Spar 88, Salomon Stance 90, Blizzard Rustler 9, J Skis Fastforward, DPS Pagoda 90 RP, Head Kore 93, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Fischer Ranger 90, & Line Blade Optic 92.

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Jed Doane reviews the Helly Hansen Lifaloft Air Jacket for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: March 2023

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For the March edition of Stuff We Like, we have everything from midlayers and baselayers to ski goggles, travel fans, daypacks, espresso makers, and more. Check it out to see all the items our reviewers have been digging this spring.

Blister Brand Guide: The North Face Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2023

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With the addition of several new and updated models, The North Face’s 2023 trail lineup continues to build on “VECTIV,” the patented technology system driving their footwear design process. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about VECTIV 2.0, how it’s expressed in The North Face’s shoes, and which one might make the most sense for how and where you run.

2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 9

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The newly redesigned 23/24 Blizzard Sheeva 9 took the biggest departure from its predecessor, relative to its wider siblings, but how does it slot into the ~95mm-wide all-mountain category? Read our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to find out more.

Trail Running 101: How to Run While Traveling

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While one of running’s virtues is how well it travels, requiring little in the way of gear and possible in just about every type of setting, knowing exactly what to bring and how to safely explore a new place on foot can be daunting. So, in part eleven of our Trail Running 101 series, we put together some best practices for running while on the road (or trail).
David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission for Blister

Flash Review — SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission & Code Ultimate Stealth Brakes

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We've been testing the new SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for a while now — check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for Blister

SRAM Eagle Transmission

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There have been spy photos of what appeared to be a new direct-mount derailleur, plus updated Eagle cranks, cassettes, and controllers from SRAM floating around the internet for a while now — and today it all breaks cover, along with some new brakes and much more. Check out our First Look for all the info on the new Eagle Transmission.
Charlie Schayer reviews the Northland AM178 for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Northland AM178

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Northland makes beautiful, wood-veneer, fully cambered skis in Steamboat Springs, CO. We've been testing their 90mm-wide AM178 — check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 110

Flash Review: 23/24 Rossignol Sender Free 110 vs. Dynastar M-Free 108 vs. Rossignol Sender Squad

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How do these three heavy, strong, yet playful skis compare? Check out Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa's initial impressions.

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2023-2024 K2 Mindbender 108Ti

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K2's biggest and burliest metal-laminate ski, the Mindbender 108Ti, got updated this season, and we've had several reviewers on the latest iteration. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how it stacks up.
Simon Stewart and David Golay review the Ibis Ripmo V2S for Blister

Ibis Ripmo V2S

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Ibis gave the Ripmo a light update late last year, and while the changes to the new V2S version aren’t all that dramatic, it’s still a good, well-rounded bike that blurs the line between longer-travel Trail bikes and full-on Enduro ones, in a way that we can imagine working well for a lot of folks. Check out our full review for our take, including how the Ripmo V2S stacks up against a dozen of its competitors.
Kara Williard reviews the Armada ARV 116 JJ UL for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Armada ARV 116 JJ UL

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The Armada ARV 116 JJ UL is a lightweight, freestyle-friendly pow ski that we've been skiing in everything from Japanese pow to resort chop. Check out the Full Review and Deep Dive Comparisons to see what makes it stand out.

Nnormal Kjerag

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Positioned as Nnormal’s max-performance model, the Kjerag (pronounced: sche-rak) is already an early front-runner for standout shoe of the year. It offers an implausible amount of energy return and cushioning for how light it is, often feeling like it disappears on foot in the best way possible. After nearly 200 miles of testing, the Kjerag has exceeded the lofty expectations we set for it after our initial impressions. Check out our full review to learn more.
Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 10

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Blizzard opted to update one of their most popular and most versatile skis, the Sheeva 10, and we’ve been A/B testing the new and old versions to see how they compare. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we’ve found.

2022-2023 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S and Professional GW

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Atomic's new BOA-equipped boots may be getting all the attention right now, but their fixed-cuff, standard-buckle Hawx Ultra 130 deserves to be on the radar of a whole lot of skiers out there. Check out our full review of the standard Hawx Ultra 130 + the Hawx Ultra Professional to see our reviewers' thoughts on these boots after spending more than 100 days in them.
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