Reviews

Blister reviews the Romp Sidehit 89.

2025-2026 Romp Sidehit 89

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Romp Skis in Crested Butte, CO has designed a new frontside ski with less-than-perfect conditions in mind. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Romp Sidehit 89.

Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Sidehit 89

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Romp’s new Sidehit 89 was designed with the sorts of early-season conditions many mountains are currently experiencing, and we’ve been logging a lot of laps on it lately. Here are some of our initial impressions.

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Andrew Forward reviews the Weston Gnarnia for BLISTER

2025-2026 Weston Gnarnia

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The new Gnarnia from Weston does an unusually good job of balancing an ability to both charge and play. Our review explains why we think the Gnarnia just might be the “quiver of one” board that some folks have been looking for.
Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 93.

Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93

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Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski.

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Blister reviews the J Skis Flight.

2025-2026 J Skis Flight

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J Skis has released a narrower take on their Escalator twin-tip 50/50 ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new J Skis Flight.

Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight

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We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski.

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Blister reviews the Liberty Scope 99.

2025-2026 Liberty Scope 99

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Liberty has expanded their Scope series by adding some new widths and shapes. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Scope 99.
Zack Henderson reviews the Magura Gustav Pro brakes for BLISTER

Magura Gustav Pro Brakes

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Magura’s Gustav Pro brakes aim to be a “set and forget” brake option while still delivering plenty of power and consistency. They’ve delivered on some of those promises, but aren’t without their quirks — check out our Full Review after six months of ride time.
Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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In Part Two of our reviewers’ 5-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, and Paul Forward. Check out which skis they’ve picked this year, and let us know what your own ideal 5-ski quiver would look like!

Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Peregrine 72

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Völkl says the Peregrine 72 is “ultra-agile,” but also that it “can do everything on piste.” So, where does it actually excel? Here are our initial thoughts, including comparisons to the wider Peregrines and Head’s Supershape models.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

Fox 36 & 36 SL

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Fox’s fork lineup got a big reshuffling this year, including an update to the longstanding 36, and the new 36 SL replacing the 34 as their shorter-travel Trail bike offering. So, how do the new 36 siblings stack up to each other, the forks they replaced, and some of their main competitors? Here’s our take.

Flash Review: 25/26 ON3P Mango 102

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The Mango 102 is the latest result of ON3P's collaboration with Jake Mageau, and we’ve been testing in and out of the park. Here are our initial takeaways.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Mango 102.

2025-2026 ON3P Mango 102

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ON3P has updated all three freestyle skis within Jake Mageau's promodel series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new ON3P Mango 102.
David Golay reviews the Trek Fuel MX for Blister

Flash Review: Trek Fuel MX Gen 7

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We’re rounding out Trek’s new Fuel trio by spending some time on the mixed-wheel, mid-travel Fuel MX. Here’s how it’s going so far.

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Blister reviews the J Skis Hotshot.

2025-2026 J Skis Hotshot

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Giray Dadali has redesigned J's widest metal-laminate ski by reducing its weight, refining its shape, and adding some Line Prophet DNA. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated J Skis Hotshot.
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