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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 and Nordica Enforcer 104 Free for Blister

24/25 Nordica Enforcer 104 vs. Enforcer 104 Free

Jonathan Ellsworth just spent a day A/B testing the new Enforcer 104 vs. the original Enforcer 104 Free — here are his thoughts. And an ill-advised drinking game.

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24/25 Armada ARV 106

Armada is updating several of their popular all-mountain-freestyle skis for the 24/25 season, and we’ve been spending time on (and really enjoying) the new ARV 106. Check out our initial impressions.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Cannondale Scalpel

Cannondale Scalpel

Cross Country season is upon us, and Cannondale is joining the podium hunt with their new Scalpel. The updated Scalpel gets a bump in travel and more progressive geometry — check out our First Look for more on the Cannondale Factory Team’s race weapon of choice.

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David Golay reviews the Formula Belva for Blister

Formula Belva Fork

Pictures of Formula’s prototype dual-crown Enduro fork have been floating around for years, but now the production version is finally here — with a remarkably low stated weight and a lot of other interesting things going on with its design. Meet the Formula Belva.

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Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

2024-2025 Zag Harfang 96

The ZAG Harfang 96 is a very traditional ski in some regards, and less so in others. And for certain folks, this all-mountain ski’s rare combo of traits will be a whole lot of fun. Check out our Full Review, where both our male and female reviewers weigh in.

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Luke Koppa reviews the ZAG Mata Ti for Blister

24/25 ZAG Mata Ti

The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn’t a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive for Blister

Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre

The Nicolai Nucleon 16 is the first production bike on the market that comes with the Lal Bikes Supre Drive drivetrain, and even without focusing on that, the bike doesn’t look like anything else out there — but how does it ride? We’ve spent a couple of months on the Nucleon and are ready to weigh in.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive for Blister

Deep Dive: Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre

We compare the Nicolai Nucleon 16 to the Trek Slash, Kavenz VHP 16, Contra MC, Forbidden Dreadnought, Chromag Lowdown, YT Capra, Santa Cruz Nomad, Santa Cruz Megatower, Cotic RocketMAX, Orbea Rallon, Yeti SB160, Pivot Firebird, Nicolai G1, and Norco Range.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 102 for Blister

2024-2025 Head Oblivion 102

Part of Head’s recent overhaul of their freestyle lineup, the Oblivion 102 may look like an oversized park ski, but that simple characterization would by no means accurately summarize its uncommon all-mountain ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 102 for Blister

Deep Dive: Head Oblivion 102

We compare the Head Oblivion 102 to the Head Oblivion 94, Head Oblivion 116, Head Kore 105, Black Crows Camox, Nordica Unleashed 98, 4FRNT Switch, Majesty Dirty Bear XL, Line Chronic 101, Armada ARV 106, Dynastar M-Free 99, Moment Deathwish 104, Whitedot Altum 104, Atomic Bent 100, Season Kin, K2 Reckoner 102, Faction Mana 2, and Line Blade Optic 104.

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24/25 Armada ARV 106

Armada is updating several of their popular all-mountain-freestyle skis for the 24/25 season, and we’ve been spending time on (and really enjoying) the new ARV 106. Check out our initial impressions.

In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design

At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Zack Henderson reviews the Cannondale Scalpel

Cannondale Scalpel

Cross Country season is upon us, and Cannondale is joining the podium hunt with their new Scalpel. The updated Scalpel gets a bump in travel and more progressive geometry — check out our First Look for more on the Cannondale Factory Team’s race weapon of choice.

David Golay reviews the Formula Belva for Blister

Formula Belva Fork

Pictures of Formula’s prototype dual-crown Enduro fork have been floating around for years, but now the production version is finally here — with a remarkably low stated weight and a lot of other interesting things going on with its design. Meet the Formula Belva.

Kristin Sinnott & Luke Koppa review the ZAG Harfang 96 for Blister

2024-2025 Zag Harfang 96

The ZAG Harfang 96 is a very traditional ski in some regards, and less so in others. And for certain folks, this all-mountain ski’s rare combo of traits will be a whole lot of fun. Check out our Full Review, where both our male and female reviewers weigh in.

Luke Koppa reviews the ZAG Mata Ti for Blister

24/25 ZAG Mata Ti

The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn’t a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive for Blister

Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre

The Nicolai Nucleon 16 is the first production bike on the market that comes with the Lal Bikes Supre Drive drivetrain, and even without focusing on that, the bike doesn’t look like anything else out there — but how does it ride? We’ve spent a couple of months on the Nucleon and are ready to weigh in.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive for Blister

Deep Dive: Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre

We compare the Nicolai Nucleon 16 to the Trek Slash, Kavenz VHP 16, Contra MC, Forbidden Dreadnought, Chromag Lowdown, YT Capra, Santa Cruz Nomad, Santa Cruz Megatower, Cotic RocketMAX, Orbea Rallon, Yeti SB160, Pivot Firebird, Nicolai G1, and Norco Range.