Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Sam Shaheen review the Salomon QST 99 for Blister

2020-2021 Salomon QST 99

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Salomon overhauled their QST 99 for 19/20, and we think the new ski ought to be very appealing to a whole lot of skiers. Check out our full review.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the K2 Mindbender 116C for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 116C

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Apart from the name, the new K2 Mindbender 116C doesn’t share a lot in common with the Mindbender 99Ti and Mindbender 108Ti. And that’s no accident. Check out our full review for more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 106

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When we first saw the 19/20 Liberty Origin 106, we thought the new ski could have increased versatility without losing much of what made it stand out from the competition. And after spending time on it, we think that’s exactly what Liberty has achieved. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet for Blister

Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet

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“Dual-Certified” helmets — designed to protect you both while climbing and skiing / snowboarding — are a growing product category. And for 19/20, Sweet Protection is presenting their own version. Check out our full review for more on their new Ascender Helmet.
Blister's Running Sock Roundup

Running Sock Roundup

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What running sock should you get? A minimal low-cut with no cushion? A thicker one with more coverage? We've rounded up a bunch of different options to make it easier to find the perfect sock for you.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco for BLISTER

Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco

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While most companies make tons of climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, and gym climbing, there aren’t nearly as many trad-specific shoes out there. But Scarpa recently made an addition to this category, the Maestro Mid Eco, and you can check out our review of this comfort-oriented shoe.
Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Revolt 121 for Blister

2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 121

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The new Volkl Revolt 121 stood out this spring across a broad range of conditions and surprisingly deep snow. Check out our full review and Deep Dive on the site for more on this playful pow ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Tecnica Plasma S Shoe for BLISTER

Tecnica Plasma S Shoe

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Best known for their ski boots, Tecnica recently launched a hiking line that brings something entirely new to the market: a heat-moldable fit. And after using their new Plasma S Shoe for the past year, you can now check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen reviews the 2019 Petzl Meteor Helmet for Blister

Petzl Meteor Helmet

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The Meteor has served as Petzl's lightweight climbing helmet for more than 20 years. This year, they made their most significant update yet — making it dual-certified for both climbing and ski touring. Check out our full review of this versatile helmet.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Tracer 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Armada Tracer 98

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Armada is tweaking their Tracer 98 for 19/20 in order to be more competitive with the growing class of ~100mm-wide backcountry and 50/50 skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions to see what they changed.
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