Reviews

Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 118

Deep Dive: Rossignol Sender Free 118

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We compare the Rossignol Sender Free 118 to the Rossignol Blackops 118, Moment Wildcat, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 112, Head Kore 118 Ti, Prior Northwest 116, ON3P Jeffrey 118, ON3P Billy Goat 118, Black Crows Anima, Line Optic 114, K2 Reckoner 124, Völkl Revolt 121, Völkl Revolt 114, 4FRNT Renegade, 4FRNT Inthayne, Atomic Maverick 115 CTI, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Nordica Unleashed 114, Line Bacon 115, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Blizzard Rustler 11, and Head Oblivion 116.

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Blister reviews the Atomic Bent 100

2025-2026 Atomic Bent 100

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The Atomic Bent 100 has been one of the best-selling skis on the market for several years now — and for good reason — but Atomic recently decided to update it. So, how far have they strayed from their winning recipe? Here’s our Full Review of the latest Bent 100.
Blister reviews the Atomic Bent 100

Deep Dive: Atomic Bent 100

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We compare the Atomic Bent 100 to the previous Bent 100, Atomic Bent 110, Black Crows Camox, Fischer Nightstick 97, J Skis Allplay, Head Oblivion 102, Dynastar M-Free 99, Dynastar M-Free 100, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Chronic 101, K2 Omen Team, Nordica Unleashed 98, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Studio 2, Salomon Depart, Salomon QST 100, RMU Apostle 96 Ti, Line Optic 96, Line Pandora 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, ZAG Slap 98, Icelantic Nomad 100, and Rossignol Sender Soul 102.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100

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Update: we have a whole new batch of test skis in from ON3P, and we've now logged several days on both the 'Signature' and 'Ripper' versions of their Woodsman 100. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100.

2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100

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Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the standard version of the ON3P Woodsman 100, as well as the custom "Ripper" variant.
BLISTER reviews the RockShox Reverb AXS B1

RockShox Reverb AXS B1

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The RockShox Reverb AXS has gotten a long-awaited update, with much more than just longer travel options. With up to 250 mm of drop, a revised layout, and an air-over-air design that simplifies maintenance and offers saddle compliance, it’s a very different Reverb AXS. Check out the details in our First Look.
BLISTER reviews the Hunt Enduro V3 wheels

Hunt Enduro V3 Wheels

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Hunt is claiming that the rims used on their new Enduro V3 wheels are the strongest they’ve ever made. The hub is all new too, with a new star ratchet-based design — check out our First Look for a dive into the technical details.
Blister reviews the Völkl Mantra 84.

Flash Review: 25/26 Völkl Mantra 84

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Today we take a look at Völkl’s narrowest ‘Mantra’ — the redesigned Mantra 84.

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David Golay reviews the Project321 RG3 Hubs

Project321 RG3 Hubs

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We’ve been very impressed with Project321’s G3 mountain bike hubs, and now they’ve got a pared-down road and gravel version: the RG3. Check them out here.
Blister reviews the ZAG Mata

2025-2026 ZAG Mata

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The nebulous but growing class of ‘fun carvers’ is an exciting one, and ZAG’s Mata is one of the latest additions. Here’s our Full Review of this 90mm-wide, asymmetrical ski that ZAG describes as “aggressive but not exclusive.”
Blister reviews the ZAG Mata

Deep Dive: ZAG Mata

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We compare the ZAG Mata to the Line Blade, Black Crows Mirus Cor, Folsom Spar Turbo, Black Crows Octo, ZAG Harfang 96, Fischer The Curv GT 85, ZAG Slap 98, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Dynastar M-Cross 88, K2 Mindbender 90C, Salomon Stance 90, Wagner Summit 91, & 4FRNT MSP 91.

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Stuff We Like: March 2025

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In this month’s edition of Stuff We Like, our reviewers cover everything from multifunctional apparel to several gear-organization solutions, snowboard-boot liners, ski outerwear, snowsports backpacks, and more.
David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 for Blister

2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2

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Right on the heels of giving their fork lineup a big overhaul, Fox has new versions of their Float X2 and DHX2 gravity shocks. It’s a big refresh, too, including completely different damper architecture and a bunch more. Check out what’s changed.
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