BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System
Who doesn’t want to improve their skiing? This week’s winners will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass! Enter before December 26th for your chance to win.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 4-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look to see what they’ve picked this year, and then let us know which skis you’d select.
Ski Testing, Ski Technique, & Data Analytics with Carv (Ep.374)
What can you learn when you analyze hundreds of thousands of ski turns? What does it tell you about ski technique? And what can be learned about the gear you use to make those turns — and the gear we test and evaluate? We discuss all of the above with the team at Carv.
Flash Review: Lal Katana
The Katana is Lal’s first in-house frame, built around their Supre Drive drivetrain, and we’ve started spending time on it. So, is its on-trail performance as unconventional as its aesthetics might suggest? Here’s our early take.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93
Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski.
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2025-2026 Kästle Paragon 93
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93.
Reviewer Reports: Lal Katana, Norco Sight VLT, Yeti LTe, & More (Ep.305)
David and Simon give a rundown on some of the bikes they’re testing, including a variety of very different eMTBs, a couple of mixed-wheel Trail bikes, and more.
Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb (Ep.93)
Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide.
2025-2026 J Skis Flight
J Skis has released a narrower take on their Escalator twin-tip 50/50 ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new J Skis Flight.
Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight
We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski.
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Shimano GE900 GTX Shoes
Our Bike Editor has been on a decade-plus-long hunt for his ideal waterproof clipless shoe. Is the Shimano GE9 GTX the answer?
Magura Gustav Pro Brakes
Magura’s Gustav Pro brakes aim to be a “set and forget” brake option while still delivering plenty of power and consistency. They’ve delivered on some of those promises, but aren’t without their quirks — check out our Full Review after six months of ride time.
5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 5-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, and Paul Forward. Check out which skis they’ve picked this year, and let us know what your own ideal 5-ski quiver would look like!
Blister Podcast 10th Anniversary: Highlights, Lowlights, & Fun Facts (Ep.387)
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Blister Podcast. So to celebrate this milestone, we thought we’d share some of the highlights, lowlights, and crazy factoids about how this podcast came to be; how it led to the creation of the Blister Podcast Network; and what’s next.
Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Peregrine 72
Völkl says the Peregrine 72 is “ultra-agile,” but also that it “can do everything on piste.” So, where does it actually excel? Here are our initial thoughts, including comparisons to the wider Peregrines and Head’s Supershape models.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System
Who doesn’t want to improve their skiing? This week’s winners will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass! Enter before December 26th for your chance to win.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 4-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look to see what they’ve picked this year, and then let us know which skis you’d select.
Ski Testing, Ski Technique, & Data Analytics with Carv (Ep.374)
What can you learn when you analyze hundreds of thousands of ski turns? What does it tell you about ski technique? And what can be learned about the gear you use to make those turns — and the gear we test and evaluate? We discuss all of the above with the team at Carv.
Flash Review: Lal Katana
The Katana is Lal’s first in-house frame, built around their Supre Drive drivetrain, and we’ve started spending time on it. So, is its on-trail performance as unconventional as its aesthetics might suggest? Here’s our early take.
Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93
Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski.
2025-2026 Kästle Paragon 93
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93.
Reviewer Reports: Lal Katana, Norco Sight VLT, Yeti LTe, & More (Ep.305)
David and Simon give a rundown on some of the bikes they’re testing, including a variety of very different eMTBs, a couple of mixed-wheel Trail bikes, and more.
Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb (Ep.93)
Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide.
2025-2026 J Skis Flight
J Skis has released a narrower take on their Escalator twin-tip 50/50 ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new J Skis Flight.
Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight
We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski.
Shimano GE900 GTX Shoes
Our Bike Editor has been on a decade-plus-long hunt for his ideal waterproof clipless shoe. Is the Shimano GE9 GTX the answer?
Magura Gustav Pro Brakes
Magura’s Gustav Pro brakes aim to be a “set and forget” brake option while still delivering plenty of power and consistency. They’ve delivered on some of those promises, but aren’t without their quirks — check out our Full Review after six months of ride time.