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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 100 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 100 Ti

The Kore 100 Ti occupies the middle of Head’s overhauled freeride collection, and we’ve already logged several days on it. Here’s what we’ve learned so far, including some interesting takeaways after A/B testing it against the Kore 99 Ti W.

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Blister reviews the 4FRNT MSP 99

Flash Review: 25/26 4FRNT MSP 99

Here are our initial thoughts on the second-generation version of 4FRNT’s metal-laminate all-mountain ski and how it compares to the narrower and wider MSP models.

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BLISTER reviews the Pivot Trailcat LT

Flash Review: Pivot Trailcat LT

Pivot’s new Trailcat LT has made its way into our test fleet — so does it deliver its promised all-rounder performance? Our Flash Review has our early impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

We racked up the miles on Rocky Mountain’s Instinct Powerplay SL to put their new house-made Dyname S4 Lite motor to the test, and to see how Rocky Mountain’s take on the hot light-assist category measures up to the competition.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

Deep Dive: Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

We compare the Instinct Powerplay SL to the Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Pivot Shuttle SL, Canyon Spectral:ONfly, Norco Fluid VLT 130, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Pivot Shuttle AM.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Dynastar M-Free 112 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 112

We’ve started spending time on the widest ski in Dynastar’s M-Free collection. Here’s what we’ve learned so far aboard the M-Free 112.

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BLISTER reviews the Industry Nine Hydra2 Hubs

Industry Nine Hydra2 Hubs

Industry Nine’s Hydra hubs took high-engagement to a new level, and now they’ve released the Hydra2 based on the lessons they’ve learned. That means new bearings, burlier materials, and somehow even faster engagement. Read on to find out what they’ve changed.

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Blister reviews the Salomon QST 100

Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 100

We’ve started our long-term testing of Salomon’s updated QST series, and recently spent several days on the all-new QST 100. Here are our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 100 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 100 Ti

The Kore 100 Ti occupies the middle of Head’s overhauled freeride collection, and we’ve already logged several days on it. Here’s what we’ve learned so far, including some interesting takeaways after A/B testing it against the Kore 99 Ti W.

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 reviews the 4FRNT MSP 99

Flash Review: 25/26 4FRNT MSP 99

Here are our initial thoughts on the second-generation version of 4FRNT’s metal-laminate all-mountain ski and how it compares to the narrower and wider MSP models.

Blister reviews the 4FRNT MSP 99.

2024-2025 4FRNT MSP 99

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the 4FRNT MSP 99.

BLISTER reviews the Pivot Trailcat LT

Flash Review: Pivot Trailcat LT

Pivot’s new Trailcat LT has made its way into our test fleet — so does it deliver its promised all-rounder performance? Our Flash Review has our early impressions.

On GEAR:30, Blister reviewers Jonathan, Luke, Sascha, Kristin, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb discuss some of the new ski and snowboard gear they spent time on at last week’s Blister Summit, including several prototypes.

New Gear from Blister Summit 2025 (Ep. 337)

Blister reviewers Jonathan, Luke, Sascha, Kristin, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb discuss some of the new ski and snowboard gear they spent time on at last week’s Blister Summit, including several prototypes.

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

Win Skis From Majesty

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Havoc 100 Ti in their preferred length from Majesty!

Simon Stewart reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

We racked up the miles on Rocky Mountain’s Instinct Powerplay SL to put their new house-made Dyname S4 Lite motor to the test, and to see how Rocky Mountain’s take on the hot light-assist category measures up to the competition.