Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Alp Tracks 106 for Blister

20/21 Movement Alp Tracks 106

Update 1.14.21: Check out how the Alp Tracks 106 has been handling firmer, more challenging conditions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement GO 106 Ti for Blister

20/21 Movement GO 106 Ti

Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's lightweight, titanal-laminate freeride ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Fly Two 115 for Blister

20/21 Movement Fly Two 115

Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's playful (but also pretty stable) pow ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Fly Two 115 for Blister

2021-2022 Movement Fly Two 115

Movement’s Fly Two collection is targeted at skiers who like to take a playful approach to the mountain, and their Fly Two 115 in particular has us very excited about its potential to be both playful and stable. Check out our First Look to see why.
Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Alp Tracks 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Movement Alp Tracks 106

We’re reviewing a few new skis from Movement, starting with one of the lightest skis we’ve weighed, the Alp Tracks 106. Check out our First Look for more on this ultralight “free touring” ski.
Zack Henderson and David Golay review the Ibis HD6 for Blister

Ibis HD6

Ibis set out to make a modern Enduro race bike and came up with the HD6 — the longest travel bike they’ve ever made. We’ve been spending a lot of time on the HD6, and it has proven to be an interesting take on the genre. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we mean.
Dylan Wood reviews the Yeti ASR for Blister

Flash Review — Yeti ASR

Yeti has re-entered the World Cup XC race arena with their new ASR, and our initial impressions on this lightweight full-suspension bike are quite positive.

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Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

24/25 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

We've been A/B testing the original and updated versions of Tecnica's venerable Zero G Tour Pro — here are our thoughts so far on how the new boot compares.

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2024-2025 Armada Locator 112

Our reviewer, Paul Forward, has been testing all sorts of touring skis for years, especially light and fat ones, and he says the Armada Locator 112 has “quickly become one of my favorite all-round skis for any of my human-powered skiing endeavors.” Check out our Full Review to see why.
Zack Henderson reviews the Rocky Mountain Altitude

Rocky Mountain Altitude

The Rocky Mountain Altitude has gotten a major facelift for 2024, with a new suspension layout, updated geometry, and a focus on creating a more capable Enduro race bike. Check out our First Look for more details on the updated bike that Rocky Mountain’s Enduro race team will be piloting this upcoming season, and our Flash Review for our initial on-trail impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Folsom TRN TEK for Blister

Flash Review: Folsom TRN TEK

Folsom says their TRN TEK is “the only NEW straight ski on the market,” and our managing editor just spent closing day on this 201cm-long, 69mm-wide ski. Here are his thoughts on the experience, including how much / little he had to adapt to the vintage design, how it compares to modern skis, and more.

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Luke Koppa reviews the ZAG Mata Ti for Blister

24/25 ZAG Mata Ti

The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn't a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive for Blister

Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre

The Nicolai Nucleon 16 is the first production bike on the market that comes with the Lal Bikes Supre Drive drivetrain, and even without focusing on that, the bike doesn’t look like anything else out there — but how does it ride? We’ve spent a couple of months on the Nucleon and are ready to weigh in.
Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 102 for Blister

2024-2025 Head Oblivion 102

Part of Head's recent overhaul of their freestyle lineup, the Oblivion 102 may look like an oversized park ski, but that simple characterization would by no means accurately summarize its uncommon all-mountain ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Zack Henderson reviews the Kavenz VHP 16 V7

Kavenz VHP 16 V7

Kavenz has updated their German-made VHP frame platform to its 7th iteration, and the V7 frame brings a huge number of configuration options for even more versatility. Check out our First Look for a deeper dive into the updated frame, with a specific focus on the VHP 16 Enduro bike that we’ll be getting our hands on soon.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Orbea Rallon for Blister

2024 Orbea Rallon

Orbea updated the Rallon for 2024 with the goal of adding stability and composure to their flagship Enduro race bike. So how does the new version stack up to its notably nimble and versatile predecessor? Here are our thoughts after a few months on the updated Rallon.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine for Blister

24/25 Fischer The Curv GT 85 Redefine

The Curv GT 85 Redefine is an "all-conditions" carving ski that's meant to showcase how Fischer can reduce the environmental footprint of their skis. Here are our thoughts so far on its on-snow performance (and more info about its unique construction).

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