BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Following their selections for 5-ski quivers, our reviewers now need to start the process of trimming things down. Here’s how several of them opted to get their ideal quiver down to 4 skis.
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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2025-2026 Völkl Peregrine 72
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Peregrine 72.
Debatable: Are 32″ Wheels the Future?
Where is 32” going to go? We’ve seen a broad range of excitement and cynicism from friends and industry folk, so we asked our reviewers to make some predictions.
Win Custom ON3P Skis
This one is insanely good — this week’s winner will get a pair of custom skis from ON3P. Enter before December 19th for your chance to win! With over 200 topsheets, 100 bases, and 100 different shapes, ON3P is giving the winner the chance to create a pair of unique skis tailored to their style and ski preferences.
Fox 36 & 36 SL
Fox’s fork lineup got a big reshuffling this year, including an update to the longstanding 36, and the new 36 SL replacing the 34 as their shorter-travel Trail bike offering. So, how do the new 36 siblings stack up to each other, the forks they replaced, and some of their main competitors? Here’s our take.
A New Approach to Apparel: Raide Founder on Unconventional Shells, Zip-Off Baselayers, & ‘Staying Slippery’ (Ep.373)
The skis, ski boots, and bindings made for human-powered ski-touring are very different from the ones built for the resort. But what about the clothes? Raide has been rethinking what apparel for the skintrack vs. the resort could and should look like, and their new collection is quite the ambitious debut.
Gamux Founder Pascal Tinner on AON Racing, the ‘Trophy Truck,’ & More (Ep.304)
The Gamux Sego doesn’t look like anything else out there, but it’s downright normal-looking compared to some of the prototypes that Gamux has been experimenting with. So, what has Gamux been up to? Founder Pascal Tinner is here to tell us all about it.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
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.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Following their selections for 5-ski quivers, our reviewers now need to start the process of trimming things down. Here’s how several of them opted to get their ideal quiver down to 4 skis.
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.
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.
2025-2026 Völkl Peregrine 72
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Peregrine 72.
Debatable: Are 32″ Wheels the Future?
Where is 32” going to go? We’ve seen a broad range of excitement and cynicism from friends and industry folk, so we asked our reviewers to make some predictions.
Win Custom ON3P Skis
This one is insanely good — this week’s winner will get a pair of custom skis from ON3P. Enter before December 19th for your chance to win! With over 200 topsheets, 100 bases, and 100 different shapes, ON3P is giving the winner the chance to create a pair of unique skis tailored to their style and ski preferences.