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Blister reviews the High Above Supernatural Vest Pack

High Above Supernatural Vest Pack

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High Above has made a name for itself over the years for high-quality, US-made hip packs and accessories. With vest packs seemingly growing in popularity, High Above has thrown their hat into the ring with the new Supernatural. Check out our First Look for more about High Above’s take on a bike-focused vest pack.
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

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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It’s hard to make a new flat pedal design really stand out from the many, many good options already out there but Outlier has done it — twice — with their new Void and Pendulum pedals. Check out what makes them different, and potentially very compelling.
Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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Based in Quebec, Ferreol is doing things a bit differently, namely via their unique ski constructions. Check out our Full Review of the Surfeur 112 to find out how that translates to the performance of this powder-oriented 50/50 ski.
Blister reviews the Ferreol Surfeur 112

Deep Dive: Ferreol Surfeur 112

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We compare the Surfeur 112 to the Ferreol Pionnier 104, Atomic Bent 110, J Skis Slacker, Line Vision 114, 4FRNT Hoji, Armada ARV 112, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, Renoun Citadel 107, RMU Professor 111, Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, HEAD Kore 111, Dynafit Tigard 114, Völkl Blaze 114, Salomon QST X, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, Faction La Machine 3, Atomic Backland 109, Armada Locator 112, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, and Moment Wildcat Tour.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Monashee Hat by Passage. Hat Co for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: January 2025

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This edition of our Stuff We Like series is packed with cold-weather gear — from stylish sweaters to ultra-warm jackets and boots. We’ve also got magnetic ski poles, unique headwear, gear-storage solutions, and more.
Blister reviews the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon splitboard

2024-2025 Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard

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The Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon is the first board we’ve had a chance to try out of their splitboard lineup, and it has some interesting design elements that we were eager to put to the test. How did it fare over a full season of riding? Our Full Review is ready to answer just that.

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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Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

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New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.
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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