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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Free 108

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Jonathan and Luke spent time this weekend on the updated Dynastar M-Free 108, and here are their initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Armada AR ONE 130 MV

Flash Review: 25/26 Armada AR ONE 130 MV

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We just got our first laps in Armada’s first boots, the AR ONE 130 — here are some of the things that have stood out so far.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Vala

Flash Review: Santa Cruz Vala

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The Santa Cruz Vala has a new suspension design and Bosch's updated CX motor. Check out our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the EXT Arma V4 for Blister

Flash Review — EXT Arma V4

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We’ve been quite impressed with the EXT Storia V4 shock — so what about its bigger sibling, the Arma? Check out our thoughts so far.

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Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 94

Flash Review: 24/25 Nordica Enforcer 94

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Jonathan shares his initial thoughts on the latest version of the Enforcer 94, how it compares to prior iterations, and where it feels most at home vs. the wider Enforcers.

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Blister reviews the BMC URS AMP LT

Flash Review — BMC URS AMP LT

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BMC has added the TQ HPR50 motor to their off-road focused URS LT Gravel Bike, check out our early impressions of the BMC URS AMP LT.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Anomaly 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 88

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We've had multiple reviewers testing the new Anomaly 88 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Brahma and the rest of the narrower all-mountain class. Here are their initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 112 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Armada ARV 112

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Here are some of our initial takeaways after spending time on Armada's new freestyle-friendly powder (or all-mountain?) ski.

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David Golay reviews the Geometron G1 for Blister

Flash Review — Nicolai/Geometron G1

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Update 12.18.2024: We’ve spent a lot more time on the new Geometron G1 and have experimented with a lot more of its myriad customization options. Check out what we’ve learned so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Soul 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Rossignol Sender Soul 102

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Update 12.16.24: We've logged a lot more time on Rossignol's newest all-mountain ski, the Sender Soul 102. Check out what we've learned since first skiing it at Blister Summit 2024.

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Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 101.

Flash Review: 24/25 Kästle Paragon 101

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We’ve had multiple reviewers spending time on Kästle’s new all-mountain / freeride ski, the Paragon 101 — here are their thoughts so far on the ski.

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Kara Williard reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W

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We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the 2025 Fox 40 Grip X2 for Blister

Flash Review — Fox 40 Grip X2

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Fox’s longstanding DH fork got a new damper this year, and we’ve started spending time on the new 40 Grip X2. Check out our early impressions.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Head Supershape e-Rally

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We’ve been spending time on the new Head Supershape e-Rally, and directly comparing it to the outgoing version. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

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Update 12.4.24: Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth have both spent time A/B testing these new piste skis from Volkl, and now, Jonathan adds his own take on how they compare.

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David Golay reviews the Vorsprung Telum for Blister

Flash Review — Vorsprung Telum

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It’s always noteworthy whenever a brand ventures into a new product category, but that’s just the start of the story with Vorsprung’s first shock, the Telum. We’ve begun testing it, and you can now check out our early impressions.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Black Crows Octo

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Update 12.2.24: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the new Black Crows Octo after spending some of his first days of the season aboard it.

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Blister reviews the Ferreol Explo 86.

Flash Review: 24/25 Ferreol Explo 86

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Ski season is officially underway at our home base, and the Explo 86 is one of the first skis we got back on this winter. Here, Luke Koppa shares his initial take.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Peak 104 by Dav

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We recently spent a day touring on the lighter version of Peak's 104 mm-wide ski, the Peak 104 by Dav. Check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Volkl M7 Mantra

Flash Review: 24/25 Volkl M7 Mantra

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Last season we started spending time on Volkl’s newest Mantra (in two different lengths) to see just how much has changed between the M6 and M7. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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