BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Flash Review: Nordica Promachine 3 130
What’s actually new with Nordica’s revised low-volume alpine boot? Here’s what we’ve found so far in our initial testing.
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2026-2027 Nordica Promachine 3 130 S
The Promachine series has been a staple in Nordica’s alpine ski boot lineup for many years now. Today, Nordica revealed the latest generation of this low-volume boot collection, and they’re calling it a “ground-up evolution.” Here are the details.
Reviewer Reports: Chain Dampers, Gearboxes, High-Pivots & More (Ep.309)
Is pedal kickback real? How does the efficiency of conventional drivetrains stack up against gearboxes — and how do belt vs. chain drives factor in? How lively and responsive can you really make a high-pivot bike? We’ve got updates on a whole bunch of bikes we’ve been testing, and wade into those questions and more along the way.
Atomic Announces New 16-DIN Shift2 Hybrid Ski Binding
Today, Atomic revealed the newest version of the Shift2 hybrid binding, aimed at aggressive all-mountain and big-mountain skiers. Here’s what we know so far about the new Shift2 16 MN.
The Science – and Politics – of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston (Ep. 97)
Functional beverages (specifically THC-infused drinks) have experienced a meteoric rise, yet the category is still shrouded in misinformation. So Eli talks with Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston, about what goes into crafting functional THC-beverages with real intention.
Chain Damper Roundup: Ochain, Rimpact, and DT DEG DF
Chain damper devices are a popular — and pricey — upgrade, but with several options now on the market, how’s a person to choose? We’ve been testing Ochain, Rimpact, and DT Swiss’ offerings and have answers.
Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W
The new S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W promises a lot on paper, but what about on snow? Here are our initial thoughts, including how it compares to Salomon’s S/Pro Race 110.
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2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W
Salomon’s new alpine boots are quite different from most of the other options on the market. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA collection, and the stiffest women’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W.
2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130
Today, Salomon revealed their newest collection of alpine ski boots, and they’re far from conventional. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA boots as a whole, and the stiffest men’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130.
Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130
We’ve had multiple reviewers testing Salomon’s new flagship alpine boot — and A/B testing it against its most direct competitor. Here’s what has stood out so far.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 100
We’ve been spending more time on the updated M-Free 100, including its new, longer 192 cm length. Here’s an update on how things are going so far, including how this ski compares to the wider M-Free 108 and M-Free 112.
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Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins, Part 1 (Ep.390)
Jason Blevins is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike, and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more stable relationships between ski areas and mountain towns?
Fox Podium Inverted Fork
The Fox Podium is heavy and expensive — but it also delivers truly standout performance in some key ways. Here’s our take on what it does (and doesn’t) do best after a whole lot of time on trail.
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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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Flash Review: Nordica Promachine 3 130
What’s actually new with Nordica’s revised low-volume alpine boot? Here’s what we’ve found so far in our initial testing.
2026-2027 Nordica Promachine 3 130 S
The Promachine series has been a staple in Nordica’s alpine ski boot lineup for many years now. Today, Nordica revealed the latest generation of this low-volume boot collection, and they’re calling it a “ground-up evolution.” Here are the details.
Reviewer Reports: Chain Dampers, Gearboxes, High-Pivots & More (Ep.309)
Is pedal kickback real? How does the efficiency of conventional drivetrains stack up against gearboxes — and how do belt vs. chain drives factor in? How lively and responsive can you really make a high-pivot bike? We’ve got updates on a whole bunch of bikes we’ve been testing, and wade into those questions and more along the way.
Atomic Announces New 16-DIN Shift2 Hybrid Ski Binding
Today, Atomic revealed the newest version of the Shift2 hybrid binding, aimed at aggressive all-mountain and big-mountain skiers. Here’s what we know so far about the new Shift2 16 MN.
The Science – and Politics – of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston (Ep. 97)
Functional beverages (specifically THC-infused drinks) have experienced a meteoric rise, yet the category is still shrouded in misinformation. So Eli talks with Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston, about what goes into crafting functional THC-beverages with real intention.
Chain Damper Roundup: Ochain, Rimpact, and DT DEG DF
Chain damper devices are a popular — and pricey — upgrade, but with several options now on the market, how’s a person to choose? We’ve been testing Ochain, Rimpact, and DT Swiss’ offerings and have answers.
Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W
The new S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W promises a lot on paper, but what about on snow? Here are our initial thoughts, including how it compares to Salomon’s S/Pro Race 110.
2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W
Salomon’s new alpine boots are quite different from most of the other options on the market. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA collection, and the stiffest women’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 115 W.
2026-2027 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130
Today, Salomon revealed their newest collection of alpine ski boots, and they’re far from conventional. Here are all the details on the new S/Pro Alpha C BOA boots as a whole, and the stiffest men’s model, the S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130.
Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130
We’ve had multiple reviewers testing Salomon’s new flagship alpine boot — and A/B testing it against its most direct competitor. Here’s what has stood out so far.
Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 100
We’ve been spending more time on the updated M-Free 100, including its new, longer 192 cm length. Here’s an update on how things are going so far, including how this ski compares to the wider M-Free 108 and M-Free 112.
Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins, Part 1 (Ep.390)
Jason Blevins is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike, and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more stable relationships between ski areas and mountain towns?