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Zack Henderson reviews the 2024 Orbea Rallon for Blister

Flash Review — 2024 Orbea Rallon

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We were big fans of the prior-generation Orbea Rallon, but how does the new one stack up? Check out our early impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Mindbender 106C W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 K2 Mindbender 106C W

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K2 updated their lighter "Mindbender C" skis for 23/24, and we've been skiing the new Mindbender 106C W. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Cardiff Goat ski for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Cardiff Goat Ski

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Cardiff first made a name for themselves in the snowboard world, but in addition to their boards, we've been testing their Goat ski. Check out our initial impressions.

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Dylan Wood reviews the J Skis Joyride for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 J Skis Joyride

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J says the Joyride offers "the most nimble and playful feel on firm snow." Here are our initial thoughts on this 90mm-wide all-mountain ski.

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Kristin Sinnott and Kara Williard review the Armada Reliance 92 Ti for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 Armada Reliance 92 Ti

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We've been spending time on Armada's women-specific, metal-laminate ski, the Reliance 92 Ti — check out our initial impressions.

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Blister alpine binding test shootout

Flash Review Update: Blister Alpine Binding Shootout

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We've been spending a lot of time A/B testing a whole bunch of different alpine bindings — all on the same model of ski. Check out our latest update, with new thoughts on bindings from Salomon, Marker, & Tyrolia.

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Blister reviews the Peak 88 by Bode

Flash Review: 23/24 Peak 88 by Bode

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Given Bode Miller's racing background, we were curious to try his take on a narrower all-mountain ski — check out our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Folsom Spar 78

Flash Review: 23/24 Folsom Spar 78

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We've started spending time on Folsom's narrowest ski, the Spar 78 — check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Rustler 9 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Blizzard Rustler 9

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Blizzard updated all their Rustler & Sheeva skis this season, including the Rustler 9, which features a new width and new construction. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Volkl Secret 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Volkl Secret 102

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Update 12.11.23: We've been spending more time on Volkl's updated Secret 102, and the initial results have been promising — check out our updated thoughts.

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Kara Williard reviews the Lange Shadow 115 LV W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 Lange Shadow 115 LV W

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We’ve been testing Lange’s stiffest women-specific boot in their all-new Shadow series, the Shadow 115 LV W. Check out our initial impressions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volkl Blaze 114 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Volkl Blaze 114

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Following a surprise early-season storm, we got back on Volkl's new lightweight freeride ski, the Blaze 114. Here are some initial takeaways from Jonathan Ellsworth.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer RC4 Pro LV for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Fischer RC4 Pro LV

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We've been spending time in Fischer's new 140-flex boot — check out our initial impressions, including comparisons to the Lange Shadow, Tecnica Mach1, and the RC4 Pro MV BOA.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 RMU Apostle 96 Pro

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We just got our first day on the metal-laminate version of RMU's narrower all-mountain ski — here are some initial impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the SCOR 2030 for Blister

Flash Review — SCOR 2030

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With their short-travel 2030, SCOR claims that “shredability meets pedalability.” Testing that claim has been our focus during our time with it so far — check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 23/24 K2 Mindbender 90C for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 K2 Mindbender 90C

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Here are some of our initial impressions after skiing the updated K2 Mindbender 90C, both on groomers and off piste.

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Flash Review: Luke’s Opening Day Gear: 23/24 Rossignol Forza, Lange Shadow, Rab Vapour-Rise, & Anon Goggles

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We're back on snow! And in this special opening-day Flash Review, Luke Koppa shares some thoughts on the Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, Lange Shadow 130 LV, Rab Vapour-Rise Summit Jacket, & Anon M5 goggle.

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David Golay reviews the TRP EVO12 Drivetrain for Blister

Flash Review — TRP EVO12 Drivetrain

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SRAM and Shimano have had a stranglehold on the high-end mountain bike drivetrain market for decades now, but TRP is trying to break in — and we’ve started spending time on their new EVO12 drivetrain. Check out our early impressions.

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SImon Stewart reviews the Devinci E-Troy for Blister

Flash Review — Devinci E-Troy

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The Devinci E-Troy has pretty radical geometry for a mid-travel eMTB, and we've started spending time on it. Check out our early impressions.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Scarpa Maestrale RS for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Scarpa Maestrale RS

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Update 11.6.23: We're skiing again! Check out Dylan Wood's thoughts after he got his chance to try the updated Scarpa Maestrale RS.

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