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Mojo Suspension & Geometron Bikes founder, Chris Porter (Ep.64)

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Chris Porter has long been known as one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of the longer/lower/slacker trends in mountain bike geometry, and his Geometron bikes have pushed the envelope further than just about anything else out there. Chris has opinions on a whole lot more than just bike geometry, though, and in our recent conversation we got his takes on wheel sizes, eBikes, suspension tuning, Vladimir Putin(?), and a whole lot more.
Carson Storch goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss how he got into mountain biking, the bike scene in Bend, Oregon, competing in Red Bull Rampage and Crankworx, his Quarterpoint film, and more

Catching Up with Carson Storch (Ep.63)

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Carson Storch is one of the most talented freeriders in the world, but his intense passion for mountain biking might actually be the most notable thing about him. We caught up with Carson about how his recovery is going from a recent injury — and how he approaches rehab in general; his background and ascendance in slopestyle and freeride mountain biking; his plans for 2021; and more.
On Blister's GEAR:30 podcast Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa discuss one of the most important concepts in ski design: suspension. So what do we mean by “suspension”? Are terms like “plush” or “damp” synonyms, or are there important differences? And what are some of the best skis of all-time when it comes to suspension? Let the debate begin.

The Mt. Rushmore of Ski Suspension (Ep.143)

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We discuss one of the most important concepts in ski design: suspension. So what do we mean by “suspension”? Are terms like “plush” or “damp” synonyms, or are there important differences? And what are some of the best skis of all time when it comes to suspension? Let the debate begin.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad

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We've been spending time on the 194cm-long, 112mm-wide ski in Rossi's freeride lineup, and it's been a lot of fun so far. Check out Jonathan Ellsworth's initial thoughts.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: Salomon Stance 96

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We compare the Stance 96 to the Stance 102, Stance 90, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Volkl M6 Mantra, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 94, Nordica Enforcer 100, Moment Commander 98, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Salomon QST 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, & 4FRNT MSP 99.

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