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2024-2025 Scarpa Maestrale RS

Scarpa’s Maestrale boots have been ubiquitous in the touring category for many years now — and for good reason. But Scarpa hasn’t been afraid to refine these boots over the years, and we’ve spent the past couple of seasons testing the latest iteration. Here’s our Full Review.

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Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

World Cup DH is undergoing a ton of changes at the moment, and we sat down with Camille Balanche to get her take on all of it. In addition to getting her thoughts on the state of World Cup Downhill, we talk about her move to Yeti; her injury struggles over the last couple of seasons and returning to form; pay in women’s racing; her 2025 plans and goals; and a whole lot more.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Countach 104 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Moment Countach 104

This season, Moment added a narrower, more firm-snow-friendly version of their “directional freestyle” ski, and we’ve started spending time on the Countach 104. Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Arcade 94.

2025-2026 Rossignol Arcade 94

Rossignol is making big changes to their all-mountain lineup for 25/26, including eight new models in their Arcade series. Here are the details on the new collection, as well as our measured specs and rocker profile pictures for the new Arcade 94.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Arcade 94 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Arcade 94

Rossignol is expanding their Arcade collection for 25/26 and we’ve been logging days on the widest ski in the series, the Arcade 94. Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100.

2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 100

Rossignol has revealed the latest addition to their Sender Free lineup, and the new Sender Free 100 looks very similar to its wider sibling, the Sender Free 110. But this isn’t simply a case of ‘shrink it (and pink it).’ Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and more info on the Sender Free 100.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Sender Free 100

Several of us have been testing Rossignol’s brand-new Sender Free 100 and comparing it to Rossignol’s other freeride / freestyle skis. Here’s what we’ve found so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT MSP 107 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 4FRNT MSP 107

The latest version of 4FRNT’s all-conditions charger is a bit of an outlier in today’s market, but what actually sets it apart? Here are our initial impressions.

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BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

2024-2025 Scarpa Maestrale RS

Scarpa’s Maestrale boots have been ubiquitous in the touring category for many years now — and for good reason. But Scarpa hasn’t been afraid to refine these boots over the years, and we’ve spent the past couple of seasons testing the latest iteration. Here’s our Full Review.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 100 Ti.

2025-2026 Head Kore 100 Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 100 Ti.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

Win Outerwear From Flylow

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get either the Albert Jacket and Baker Insulated Bib or Billie Coat and Moxie Bib from Flylow!

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

World Cup DH is undergoing a ton of changes at the moment, and we sat down with Camille Balanche to get her take on all of it. In addition to getting her thoughts on the state of World Cup Downhill, we talk about her move to Yeti; her injury struggles over the last couple of seasons and returning to form; pay in women’s racing; her 2025 plans and goals; and a whole lot more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Countach 104 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Moment Countach 104

This season, Moment added a narrower, more firm-snow-friendly version of their “directional freestyle” ski, and we’ve started spending time on the Countach 104. Here are our initial impressions.

David Golay reviews the Fox Transfer Neo for Blister

Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post

Fox took their time bringing their first wireless dropper post to the market, but was it worth the wait? Here’s our Full Review of the new Transfer Neo.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 93 Ti W.

2025-2026 Head Kore 93 Ti W

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new women’s Head Kore 93 Ti W.

Blister reviews the Rossignol Arcade 94.

2025-2026 Rossignol Arcade 94

Rossignol is making big changes to their all-mountain lineup for 25/26, including eight new models in their Arcade series. Here are the details on the new collection, as well as our measured specs and rocker profile pictures for the new Arcade 94.

Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Arcade 94 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Arcade 94

Rossignol is expanding their Arcade collection for 25/26 and we’ve been logging days on the widest ski in the series, the Arcade 94. Here are our initial impressions.