BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Best Bikes of the Century, Part 3 (Ep. 311)
Our search for the best bikes of the century concludes with Blister reviewers Zack Henderson, Xan Marshland, David Golay, and Simon Stewart revealing their top selections, with help from some bike industry legends like Wade Simmons.
Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont (Ep. 98)
We talk with Zero Gravity’s Christopher Costello about the keys to Zero Gravity Beers’ success; what has evolved and what’s stayed the same for them over these 20 years; the current state of New England brewing; and more.
Salomon Reveals New S/Lab Shift AT Boot + Other Freeride Skis, Bindings
Salomon has unveiled a new, more downhill-oriented AT boot, alongside more details on their 26/27 skis and bindings. Here are the details.
Flash Review: Transition Regulator SX
Transition’s Regulator SX is showing promise in how it combines motorized and non-motorized traits into a coherent package. Check out our Flash Review for our initial impressions.
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Stuff We Like: January 2026
In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of apparel, trail snacks for those of us lacking a sweet tooth, multiple products for making ski boots nicer to live with, and more.
Transition Regulator CX & SX
The Regulator CX and SX are Transition’s latest eMTB offerings, with full-power and light-assist versions of (almost) the same frame. Join us as we dig into what Transition has cooked up with their latest eMTBs.
2026-2027 Dynastar M-Free 112
The M-Free 112 was one of the most talked-about skis here at Blister last season, and now we’re ready to weigh in on why that’s been the case. Here’s our Full Review of this playful freeride ski.
Deep Dive: Dynastar M-Free 112
We compare the M-Free 112 to the Dynastar M-Free 108, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 118, 4FRNT Sinister, Moment Wildcat 118, Volkl Revolt 114, Dynastar M-Pro 108 Ti, ON3P Jeffrey 108, Prior Northwest 110, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Heritage Lab AM110, Head Kore 112 Ti, RMU Professor 111, Atomic Bent 110, K2 Reckoner 110, DPS Koala 111, Faction Studio 3, Moment Deathwish 112, Folsom Giver, Moment Countach 110, & more.
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How & Why Head Drastically Changed their Kore Ti Skis
Head’s Kore series of freeride skis has been a mainstay for many years, but they completely overhauled the collection for the 2025-2026 season. Apart from the name, these skis don’t share much in common with the prior Kores. So, back at Blister Summit 2025, we got all the details on the updates from the folks at Head.
Breaking Down Patagonia’s Newest PowSlayer Freeride Kit
Patagonia’s new PowSlayer freeride ski / snowboard kit covers everything from baselayers to active insulation, puffy shorts & skirts, a new pack, and the all-new shell system — which features the new PFAS-free version of Gore-Tex Pro. At Blister Summit 2025, we got the whole story behind all these pieces, how they’re designed to work together, who they’re for, and more.
2026 Norco Revolver 120 & 130
The Norco Revolver 120 joins a growing category of extremely fast and increasingly capable XC race bikes, but does it have what it takes to distinguish itself? Find out how it stacks up in our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Norco Revolver 120
We compare the Norco Revolver 120 to the Cannondale Scalpel, Yeti ASR, Revel Ranger, Yeti SB120, Niner JET 9 RDO, Kona Hei Hei, and Commencal T.E.M.P.O.
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Record, Alex Honnold’s Climb, Eileen Gu’s Run, & More (Ep.392)
The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Shiffrin’s record; Honnold’s climb; Gu’s run; McMorris’ X Games dominance; & Richards’ hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.
Win Tickets to Blister Summit 2026 in Snowbird, Utah!
Win tickets to Blister Summit 2026 and demo next year’s gear from the hottest and most important ski and snowboard brands! Enter before January 30th for your chance to win.
Reviewer Reports: Luke’s in the Heli, Paul’s on Carving Skis, & Jonathan’s Trading Skis w/ Pros (Ep.379)
Luke and Jonathan recap some of their recent testing trips full of ‘firsts’; several of the new skis and boots they’ve been testing; and Paul Forward discusses why he left Alaska to come test skinny skis down in Crested Butte.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Best Bikes of the Century, Part 3 (Ep. 311)
Our search for the best bikes of the century concludes with Blister reviewers Zack Henderson, Xan Marshland, David Golay, and Simon Stewart revealing their top selections, with help from some bike industry legends like Wade Simmons.
Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont (Ep. 98)
We talk with Zero Gravity’s Christopher Costello about the keys to Zero Gravity Beers’ success; what has evolved and what’s stayed the same for them over these 20 years; the current state of New England brewing; and more.
Salomon Reveals New S/Lab Shift AT Boot + Other Freeride Skis, Bindings
Salomon has unveiled a new, more downhill-oriented AT boot, alongside more details on their 26/27 skis and bindings. Here are the details.
Flash Review: Transition Regulator SX
Transition’s Regulator SX is showing promise in how it combines motorized and non-motorized traits into a coherent package. Check out our Flash Review for our initial impressions.
Stuff We Like: January 2026
In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of apparel, trail snacks for those of us lacking a sweet tooth, multiple products for making ski boots nicer to live with, and more.
Transition Regulator CX & SX
The Regulator CX and SX are Transition’s latest eMTB offerings, with full-power and light-assist versions of (almost) the same frame. Join us as we dig into what Transition has cooked up with their latest eMTBs.
2026-2027 Dynastar M-Free 112
The M-Free 112 was one of the most talked-about skis here at Blister last season, and now we’re ready to weigh in on why that’s been the case. Here’s our Full Review of this playful freeride ski.
Deep Dive: Dynastar M-Free 112
We compare the M-Free 112 to the Dynastar M-Free 108, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 118, 4FRNT Sinister, Moment Wildcat 118, Volkl Revolt 114, Dynastar M-Pro 108 Ti, ON3P Jeffrey 108, Prior Northwest 110, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Heritage Lab AM110, Head Kore 112 Ti, RMU Professor 111, Atomic Bent 110, K2 Reckoner 110, DPS Koala 111, Faction Studio 3, Moment Deathwish 112, Folsom Giver, Moment Countach 110, & more.
How & Why Head Drastically Changed their Kore Ti Skis
Head’s Kore series of freeride skis has been a mainstay for many years, but they completely overhauled the collection for the 2025-2026 season. Apart from the name, these skis don’t share much in common with the prior Kores. So, back at Blister Summit 2025, we got all the details on the updates from the folks at Head.
Breaking Down Patagonia’s Newest PowSlayer Freeride Kit
Patagonia’s new PowSlayer freeride ski / snowboard kit covers everything from baselayers to active insulation, puffy shorts & skirts, a new pack, and the all-new shell system — which features the new PFAS-free version of Gore-Tex Pro. At Blister Summit 2025, we got the whole story behind all these pieces, how they’re designed to work together, who they’re for, and more.
2026 Norco Revolver 120 & 130
The Norco Revolver 120 joins a growing category of extremely fast and increasingly capable XC race bikes, but does it have what it takes to distinguish itself? Find out how it stacks up in our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Norco Revolver 120
We compare the Norco Revolver 120 to the Cannondale Scalpel, Yeti ASR, Revel Ranger, Yeti SB120, Niner JET 9 RDO, Kona Hei Hei, and Commencal T.E.M.P.O.