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Blister Gear Reveiw

Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver

Park Tool ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver

July 14, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver is a handy tool that makes setting precise bolt torques on expensive components easy.
Categories Cockpit, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Will Brown reviews the Line Supernatural 100, Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: Line Supernatural 100

November 22, 2016February 19, 2015 by Will Brown
It's coming back next season, so we took a 2nd Look at the Line Supernatural 100, a narrower version of the (impressive) Supernatural 108.
Categories Recommended, Skiing

Best Ways to Save Weight on Your Bike

May 31, 2014 by Joe Hanrahan
Making your bike lighter doesn't necessarily make it better. Knowing where to cut weight—and where not to—will save you money and get you a safer, better ride.
Categories Features, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended
Salomon Rocker2 108, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Rocker2 108

September 27, 2021September 16, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
In our 2-continent, 3-installment review of the Salomon Rocker2 108, we tell you everything you need to know about this playful, all-mountain ski.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Dagger Nomad 8.5, Blister Gear Review

BLISTER Symposium: Choosing the Right Paddle

July 25, 2013July 24, 2013 by Axie Navas
Blister's boat reviewers debate the pros and cons of various materials, shapes, lengths, and degrees of feather - issues worth considering whether you're looking for your first or your next paddle. See whether you agree or disagree.
Categories Blister Symposium, Featured, Recommended
Five Ten Water Tennie, Blister Gear Review.

Five Ten Water Tennie

July 19, 2013 by David Spiegel
Five Ten's Water Tennie is comfortable in the boat, yet its Stealth Rubber sole still provides good traction for difficult portages.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
CAMP Pulse Helmet, Blister Gear Review

First Look: CAMP Pulse Helmet

August 12, 2014July 16, 2013 by Iris Neary
Blister reviewer Iris Neary takes a first look at the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
Categories Apparel, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
Five Ten Stonelands VCS

Five Ten Stonelands VCS

July 14, 2013 by Dave Alie
Though not an edging machine, the Five Ten Stonelands VCS strikes a good balance between sensitivity and performance. It also marks a new step in climbing shoe design.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Recommended, Reviews

PREVIEW: Epic Planks Ripper

August 12, 2014November 5, 2012 by Will Brown
On paper, for an all-mountain, one-ski quiver, everything about the Epic Planks Ripper seems well thought out.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

POC Nail Glove

October 18, 2021October 23, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth
POC isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with the Nail glove, but what's interesting is how well they've executed the details.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Gloves, Recommended, Reviews

Reviewers’ Rides, Part 4

May 22, 2015October 19, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Joe Hanrahan’s answer.
Categories Recommended, Reviewers' Rides

SCARPA Maestrale RS

November 2, 2012October 16, 2012 by Marshal Olson
The SCARPA Maestrale RC boot has been flying under the radar a bit, though with all it has going for it, we're not sure why. It definitely deserves a serious look.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots

Wild Country Helium Friends Cams

October 25, 2012October 15, 2012 by Dave Alie
The Wild Country Helium Friends are touted as being among the lightest and best cams out there. So how do they stack up against the other brands? Dave Alie explains (with logarithmic spirals, to boot).
Categories Climbing, Recommended, Reviews

Reviewers’ Rides, Part 3

May 22, 2015October 14, 2012 by Kevin Bazar
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Kevin Bazar’s answer.
Categories Recommended, Reviewers' Rides

La Sportiva TC Pro

August 18, 2014October 12, 2012 by Hannah Trim
The La Sportiva TC Pro has a reputation as a shoe for big names on big walls. But how well does it work on everything else, and for everyone else?
Categories Climbing, Recommended, Reviews

2012 Kona Satori

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012 by Noah Bodman
The Satori is Kona’s attempt to make an aggressive 29er trail bike in a full-suspension package. So far, it's been a lot of fun and a little bit confusing. Noah Bodman explains.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Lange XT 130 LV

September 27, 2021October 10, 2012 by Ryan Caspar
Lange created the XT 130 LV to “deliver the performance of a competition boot” in an all-mountain/freeride boot with a walk mode. Did they pull it off?
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots

Reviewers’ Rides, Part 2

May 22, 2015October 9, 2012 by Noah Bodman
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here's Noah Bodman's answer.
Categories Features, Recommended, Reviewers' Rides

Reviewers’ Rides, Part 1

May 22, 2015October 8, 2012 by Marshal Olson
When BLISTER reviewers aren't out testing some frame or fork or wheelset, how have they built up their own rides, and why? First up, Marshal Olson.
Categories Features, Recommended, Reviewers' Rides

GALLERY: Winter’s Coming

May 9, 2013October 7, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth
It's getting cold, so get in shape and get ready. Here's a gallery of some highlights from Alta, Taos, and Niseko this past ski season to help motivate.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended
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