BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2025-2026 Romp Zorro 100
Romp has redesigned a ski that has been a staple of their lineup since Day 1. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated Romp Zorro 100.
Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Zorro 100
Following a few laps on a prototype back at Blister Summit 2025, we now have the production version of Romp’s updated Zorro 100 in for long-term testing, and we’re off to a good start. Here’s what has stood out so far.
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25 Years: The Evolution of The North Face Summit Series w/ Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & TNF’s Head of Innovation, Cory Olson (Ep.377)
The North Face’s iconic Summit Series collection has had a major impact on the outdoor apparel industry, and today, we dive into its backstory, major milestones, and standout pieces with The North Face’s Head of Innovation, as well as TNF athlete, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Win Fully Custom Skis From Wagner
Don’t miss the opportunity to design your own fully custom skis with Wagner! Enter before January 16th for your chance to win
Deep Dive: Specialized Turbo Levo 4
We compare the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to the Santa Cruz Vala, Cannondale Moterra, Cannondale Moterra SL, Norco Sight VLT, and Pivot Shuttle AM.
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Specialized Turbo Levo 4
Specialized has been a pioneer in eMTB technology, and the latest 4th generation Turbo Levo gets more power, a bigger battery, in-frame storage, and more. But has that evolution created a unduly heavy, complex bike, or is it still at the top of the full-power eMTB category?
Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post
Fox now has a 225 mm drop version of their Transfer Neo electronically-actuated dropper post. Check out what’s new, and our review of the Transfer Neo.
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep.308)
The lads go through some of the new year’s bike news, plus Mike drops his opinion on 32” wheels and tells the story of thinking he was in a Quentin Tarantino film while getting his teeth sorted in “Molar City,” Mexico.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 2 (Ep. 96)
Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that captivated them this past year, and what they are most curious about heading into 2026.
2025-2026 K2 Cortex 140 Zonal BOA
K2’s new Cortex collection represents a very significant change to their ski boot lineup, and after many days with the flagship Cortex 140, we’re excited about it. Here’s our Full Review.
Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 88 Ti
The Kore 88 Ti is the narrowest offering in Head’s overhauled freeride collection. So, is it some sort of fat carver, a narrow all-mountain option, or something in between? Here are our initial thoughts.
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2025-2026 Head Kore 88 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Head Kore 88 Ti.
Enve M8 & M9 Pro Wheels
Enve arguably did more than any other brand to spearhead carbon fiber wheels for mountain bikes, but their latest M8 and M9 Pro wheels are a big departure from Enve designs of old — with some very big performance claims to go with them. Here’s our take on Enve’s flagship gravity offerings.
1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
A true, do-everything, 1-ski quiver is the holy grail for many skiers and ski manufacturers. But what that looks like varies a ton from person to person. Here, we’ve asked a bunch of our reviewers which skis they’d pick, and why. Check them out, then let us know which skis you’d select!
Flash Review: 25/26 Heritage Lab AM100
Heritage Lab’s AM100 blends elements of traditional chargers with modern, freestyle-friendly models, and the results have been very interesting so far. Here are our initial thoughts on the AM100.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2025-2026 Romp Zorro 100
Romp has redesigned a ski that has been a staple of their lineup since Day 1. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated Romp Zorro 100.
Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Zorro 100
Following a few laps on a prototype back at Blister Summit 2025, we now have the production version of Romp’s updated Zorro 100 in for long-term testing, and we’re off to a good start. Here’s what has stood out so far.
25 Years: The Evolution of The North Face Summit Series w/ Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & TNF’s Head of Innovation, Cory Olson (Ep.377)
The North Face’s iconic Summit Series collection has had a major impact on the outdoor apparel industry, and today, we dive into its backstory, major milestones, and standout pieces with The North Face’s Head of Innovation, as well as TNF athlete, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Win Fully Custom Skis From Wagner
Don’t miss the opportunity to design your own fully custom skis with Wagner! Enter before January 16th for your chance to win
Deep Dive: Specialized Turbo Levo 4
We compare the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to the Santa Cruz Vala, Cannondale Moterra, Cannondale Moterra SL, Norco Sight VLT, and Pivot Shuttle AM.
Specialized Turbo Levo 4
Specialized has been a pioneer in eMTB technology, and the latest 4th generation Turbo Levo gets more power, a bigger battery, in-frame storage, and more. But has that evolution created a unduly heavy, complex bike, or is it still at the top of the full-power eMTB category?
Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post
Fox now has a 225 mm drop version of their Transfer Neo electronically-actuated dropper post. Check out what’s new, and our review of the Transfer Neo.
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep.308)
The lads go through some of the new year’s bike news, plus Mike drops his opinion on 32” wheels and tells the story of thinking he was in a Quentin Tarantino film while getting his teeth sorted in “Molar City,” Mexico.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 2 (Ep. 96)
Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that captivated them this past year, and what they are most curious about heading into 2026.
2025-2026 K2 Cortex 140 Zonal BOA
K2’s new Cortex collection represents a very significant change to their ski boot lineup, and after many days with the flagship Cortex 140, we’re excited about it. Here’s our Full Review.
Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 88 Ti
The Kore 88 Ti is the narrowest offering in Head’s overhauled freeride collection. So, is it some sort of fat carver, a narrow all-mountain option, or something in between? Here are our initial thoughts.
2025-2026 Head Kore 88 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Head Kore 88 Ti.