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Blister reviews the Line Chronic 101

Flash Review: 23/24 Line Chronic 101

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The Chronic name has been in Line’s collection for years, but now there’s a new, wider version. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Chronic 101.

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David Golay reviews the Yeti SB135 for Blister

Flash Review — Yeti SB135

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The Yeti SB135 might look like a bit of a throwback, as a high-end 27.5''-wheeled Trail bike, but we've been spending time on it, and it's a whole lot of fun.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick Tour 104 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Elan Ripstick Tour 104

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Here are our thoughts so far on Elan's lightweight, touring-oriented edition of their Ripstick collection, the Ripstick Tour 104.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104 for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104

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For 23/24 Nordica is transferring their lightweight "Unlimited" construction to a wider women's ski, the Santa Ana Unlimited 104. Check out our thoughts so far.

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Flash Review: 23/24 Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120

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Update 4.17.23: Luke Koppa adds some more thoughts on the new Backland XTD Carbon 120 after spending more time in it in the backcountry on a wide variety of skis.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Dylan Wood review the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW

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Update 4.14.23: Jonathan adds some of his thoughts on how the Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA has performed in Alaska, including with the addition of Atomic's "Gnar Bar" and Mimic Professional Liners.

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Flash Review: 23/24 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti

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Rossignol is launching a whole new line of piste-oriented skis, and we've been spending time on the top-end model. Check out our initial thoughts on the Forza 70D V-Ti.

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Blister reviews the DPS Kaizen 105

Flash Review: 23/24 DPS Kaizen 105

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For 23/24, DPS discontinued their Pagoda line and replaced it with the brand-new Kaizen series. Check out our initial thoughts on the Kaizen 105.

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Rustler 10

Flash Review: 23/24 Blizzard Rustler 10

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Here are some of our initial thoughts on the revised Rustler 10, how it compares to the previous version, and the rest of the market.

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Blister reviews the Salomon Stance 102

Flash Review: 23/24 Salomon Stance 102

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Salomon updated their Stance line of metal-laminate skis for 23/24, and the new Stance 102 has been very surprising so far. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Eric Freson reviews the Fischer Ranger Pro 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Fischer Ranger Pro 130

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Fischer recently updated their freeride-touring boot and we've been testing the top-level Ranger Pro 130. Check out our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 for Blister

Flash Review — Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4

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We've started spending time on the Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 — check out our early impressions, including initial comparisons to the Starling Murmur.

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Flash Review: 22/23 Peak 104

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We've had several reviewers spending time on Peak's wider all-mountain ski, the Peak 104. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Blister provides an overview of the 2023-2024 BOA ski boots from Atomic, Fischer, K2, & Salomon

Flash Review: 23/24 Fischer RC4 Pro MV BOA ZipFit

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For the 23/24 season, Fischer is launching two new "Pro" versions of their redesigned RC4 alpine boots, both of which feature just about all the bells and whistles you could ask for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 116 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Head Oblivion 116

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We've been spending time on Head's new Oblivion 116, and it is proving to bring something a little different to the table than most powder skis. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Flash Review: 23/24 RMU North Shore 114

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We've been spending time on RMU's newest powder ski, the North Shore 114. Check out our initial on-snow impressions, including how it compares to RMU's Apostle 106, North Shore 110, and Professor 121.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Line Bacon 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Line Bacon 108

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The new Line Bacon 108 is proving to be quite different than the Line Sir Francis Bacon it replaces. Check out our thoughts so far.

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David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission for Blister

Flash Review — SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission & Code Ultimate Stealth Brakes

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We've been testing the new SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for a while now — check out our early impressions.

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Charlie Schayer reviews the Northland AM178 for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Northland AM178

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Northland makes beautiful, wood-veneer, fully cambered skis in Steamboat Springs, CO. We've been testing their 90mm-wide AM178 — check out our initial impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Specialized Turbo Levo for Blister

Flash Review — Specialized Turbo Levo

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Check out our initial on-trail impressions of Specialized's Turbo Levo e-bike, including how it stacks up against the Pivot Shuttle LT that we're also testing.

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