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Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120

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Reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, has been testing a new version of Heritage Lab’s big-mountain powder ski, the Swallowtail R120. Here are his initial impressions after his first days with it in Alaska.

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Blister reviews the Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2 ski boots

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2

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We’ve been logging time in the Kaliber 130 BOA2 and have started to learn some things about this new boot and the dual-BOA system in general.

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Blister reviews the Majesty HNX Ti

Flash Review: 25/26 Majesty HNX Ti

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Part of Majesty’s new Resort collection, the HNX Ti is an 85mm-wide ski with a unique look. Here are our initial thoughts after our first day on it.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Santa Cruz Bronson for Blister

Flash Review — Santa Cruz Bronson 5

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Update 2.6.2024: We’ve got the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 in for a long-term review, and have some updated thoughts on how it stacks up.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130

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We've been spending time in Atomic's new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

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This season, Dynastar overhauled most of their directional freeride skis. Here are our initial thoughts on the new M-Pro 100 Ti.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 94 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 94 Ti

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We’ve started logging time on Head’s revised Kore skis, and we’re kicking off our Flash Reviews with one of the narrower models in the lineup, the Kore 94 Ti.

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David Golay reviews the Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals for BLISTER

Flash Review: Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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Do Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals feel as wild as they look, or does their unconventional packaging wind up feeling more akin to other flat pedal designs than you might expect? We’ve got some early thoughts.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W

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One of our reviewers is prepping for multiple trips with plenty of both lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, and she’s been testing a handful of boots to figure out which to bring with. Here are her initial thoughts on one of them, Atomic’s latest Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94

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Volkl updated several of their lightweight freeride skis this season, and the new Blaze 94 has been one of the more exciting surprises of the collection. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

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Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

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ZAG has added a new, lighter version of their Slap 104 for those looking to earn their turns on the skin track — here are our initial thoughts.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Bosch Performance Line CX

Flash Review: Bosch Performance Line CX Drive System

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Bosch has a new version of the class-leading Performance Line CX motor. Find out how they’ve refined what was already one of the best drive systems on the market.

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Blister reviews the Renoun Citadel 107

Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107

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Renoun recently overhauled their “nimble powder ski,” the Citadel 107. So, how different is it, and does it still exhibit the unique traits of Renoun’s signature “VibeStop” construction? Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100

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We’ve started testing a whole bunch of ON3P’s latest skis, including the Woodsman 100. Here are Luke Koppa’s thoughts after his first afternoon with it.

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Blister reviews the Line Pandora 99

Flash Review: 24/25 Line Pandora 99

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We’ve had multiple reviewers on multiple lengths of Line’s new unisex Pandora 99. Here are some of our initial impressions of this lightweight all-mountain ski.

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Blister reviews the 2025 Transition Sentinel

Flash Review: Transition Sentinel V3

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Update 1.13.2025: We’ve got a bunch more time on the new Transition Sentinel, and our impressions have evolved. Check out our latest thoughts.

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Flash Review: 25/26 Fischer RC4 Noize

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Jonathan Ellsworth has logged a couple of days on Fischer’s new World-Cup-inspired RC4 Noize — here are his initial thoughts on this 66mm-wide carver.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 110 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 K2 Reckoner 110

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The new Reckoner 110 has been spotted everywhere from the park to the top of FWT podiums, but what’s it like for us non-pro skiers? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Schwalbe Magic Mary tires

Flash Review: Schwalbe Magic Mary Tires

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Schwalbe's new radial tires have many of us wondering what took so long. Find out why they may be on to something, and what our early impressions are.

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