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Zack Henderson reviews the Magura Gustav Pro brakes for BLISTER

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.

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Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

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!

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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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ON3P giveaway

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.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

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.

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Flash Review: 25/26 ON3P Mango 102

The Mango 102 is the latest result of ON3P’s collaboration with Jake Mageau, and we’ve been testing in and out of the park. Here are our initial takeaways.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Mango 102.

2025-2026 ON3P Mango 102

ON3P has updated all three freestyle skis within Jake Mageau’s promodel series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new ON3P Mango 102.

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David Golay reviews the Trek Fuel MX for Blister

Flash Review: Trek Fuel MX Gen 7

We’re rounding out Trek’s new Fuel trio by spending some time on the mixed-wheel, mid-travel Fuel MX. Here’s how it’s going so far.

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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:

Zack Henderson reviews the Magura Gustav Pro brakes for BLISTER

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.

Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

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 — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

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.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

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.

ON3P giveaway

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.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

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.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

Flash Review: 25/26 ON3P Mango 102

The Mango 102 is the latest result of ON3P’s collaboration with Jake Mageau, and we’ve been testing in and out of the park. Here are our initial takeaways.

Blister reviews the ON3P Mango 102.

2025-2026 ON3P Mango 102

ON3P has updated all three freestyle skis within Jake Mageau’s promodel series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new ON3P Mango 102.