Reviewers’ Rides – 2015
When our reviewers aren’t out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why? It’s reviewer Marshal Olson's turn.
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Race Face Tailgate Pad
The Race Face Tailgate Pad has several important features that make it superior to the competition.
2nd Look: SRAM Guide Brakes
The SRAM Guide Brake offers great power and modulation at a competitive weight and a reasonable price.
The Stowehof
The Stowehof, one of Blister's Recommended Lodges, offers spectacular views and an ideal location for skiing, hiking, and biking in Stowe, Vermont.
Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket and Bibs
The updated Patagonia PowSlayer kit might be some of the best freeride-oriented outerwear for resort and backcountry use.
La Sportiva Spectre
Update: the La Sportiva Spectre has stood as one of the most adjustable and best values in AT boots—and it's been updated to provide a better fit.
Mountain Hardware Women’s Hooded Phantom Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket will keep you very warm in cold and damp conditions.
Thule Sonic Alpine Cargo Box
Thule's Sonic Alpine Cargo Box looks great, doesn't kill your gas mileage, and will keep your gear clean and dry.
FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes
UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we've added to our review a note on the brakes' durability. If you're looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.
Trail Bikes: Short vs Long Travel
What role does suspension travel play in defining the character of a trail bike? Are other factors more important? Three of our reviewers weigh in...
2015-2016 Romp Skis 106
Romp built two custom skis for Blister from the same mold, but with very different designs. Here's our review of the second, freestyle-oriented ski.
2019-2020 Blizzard Cochise
We've been A/B-ing the current and the new Blizzard Cochise, so here's our first review on its soft snow performance.
2018-2019 Line Magnum Opus
Time for a Pow Update on the Line Magnum Opus, with comparisons to the Atomic Bent Chetler...
2014-2015 K2 Slayblade
Last season, K2 made some pretty big changes to the stiff, all-mountain Slayblade. See how the new model compares.
Preview: 2015-2016 Armada JJ 2.0
The redesigned Armada JJ 2.0 should be more versatile than the original, and way more hardcore (thanks to Metallica).
FWT Update From Austria
Blister reviewer and FWT competitor Garrett Altmann provides a firsthand account of today's avalanche and its aftermath in Kappl, Austria.
Preview: 2015-2016 Armada Invictus 95Ti
This season Armada introduced the 108mm-underfoot Invictus, next season they're doubling down.
WRSI Trident Helmet
With excellent sun protection and a lightweight carbon shell, the WRSI Trident is an excellent choice for guides, instructors, and those paddlers who spend their time in deeper rivers. But see our notes re: fit and coverage.
2014-2015 Atomic Hawx 2.0 120
The Atomic Hawx 120 was one of the best-selling, medium-fit ski boots in the world. We take a look at the latest iteration of it, the Hawx 2.0 120.
2014-2015 Moment Blister Pro
Christmas came early this year in the form of the Blister Pro. Several of us have been on them now, here are our collective thoughts.