BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?
Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.
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From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331)
Jonathan talks with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are all the options out there?
Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires
“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Win an Adult & Kids’ Puffy From Town Hall
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get an Adult and a Kids’ Down Town Puffy jacket from Town Hall!
Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107
Renoun recently overhauled their “nimble powder ski,” the Citadel 107. So, how different is it, and does it still exhibit the unique traits of Renoun’s signature “VibeStop” construction? Here are our initial impressions.
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2024-2025 Renoun Citadel 107
Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the Renoun Citadel 107.
Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257)
We reviewed more mountain bike gear than ever in 2024, and we got the bike review team together to discuss the bikes and components that most impressed us from last year, and what made them stand out.
Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100
We’ve started testing a whole bunch of ON3P’s latest skis, including the Woodsman 100. Here are Luke Koppa’s thoughts after his first afternoon with it.
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2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Woodsman 100.
K2 Reveals New Dual-BOA Low-Volume Cortex Ski Boots
Dual-BOA boots are here, but there’s more to K2’s new Cortex boots than just their additional dial — the Cortex is the lowest-volume and stiffest boot they’ve produced. Here are the details.
The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown (Ep.57)
Jonathan and Eli discuss alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General’s recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the beverage industry.
Salomon Announces 25/26 S/Pro Supra Dual BOA Ski Boots
It’s official — we’re getting boots with two BOA dials and zero traditional buckles. Here are the details on Salomon’s new S/Pro Supra Dual BOA ski boot collection.
2024-2025 ON3P Billy Goat 118
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Billy Goat 118.
Flash Review: 24/25 Line Pandora 99
We’ve had multiple reviewers on multiple lengths of Line’s new unisex Pandora 99. Here are some of our initial impressions of this lightweight all-mountain ski.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?
Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.
From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331)
Jonathan talks with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are all the options out there?
Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires
“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Win an Adult & Kids’ Puffy From Town Hall
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get an Adult and a Kids’ Down Town Puffy jacket from Town Hall!
Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107
Renoun recently overhauled their “nimble powder ski,” the Citadel 107. So, how different is it, and does it still exhibit the unique traits of Renoun’s signature “VibeStop” construction? Here are our initial impressions.
2024-2025 Renoun Citadel 107
Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the Renoun Citadel 107.
Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257)
We reviewed more mountain bike gear than ever in 2024, and we got the bike review team together to discuss the bikes and components that most impressed us from last year, and what made them stand out.
Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100
We’ve started testing a whole bunch of ON3P’s latest skis, including the Woodsman 100. Here are Luke Koppa’s thoughts after his first afternoon with it.
2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Woodsman 100.
K2 Reveals New Dual-BOA Low-Volume Cortex Ski Boots
Dual-BOA boots are here, but there’s more to K2’s new Cortex boots than just their additional dial — the Cortex is the lowest-volume and stiffest boot they’ve produced. Here are the details.
The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown (Ep.57)
Jonathan and Eli discuss alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General’s recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the beverage industry.