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David Golay reviews the Delium Versatile and Rugged tires for BLISTER

Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires

“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.

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Blister reviews the Renoun Citadel 107

Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107

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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Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257)

Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257)

We reviewed more mountain bike gear than ever in 2024, and we got the bike review team together to discuss the bikes and components that most impressed us from last year, and what made them stand out.

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Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100

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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Today on our CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan Ellsworth and Eli Brown delve into the changing landscape of alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic (NA) and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General's recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the craft beverage industry

The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown (Ep.57)

Jonathan and Eli discuss alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General’s recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the beverage industry.

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Blister reviews the Line Pandora 99

Flash Review: 24/25 Line Pandora 99

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 OneUp Clip Pedals

OneUp Components Clip Pedals

OneUp has officially entered the clipless pedal game. The new Clip Pedals are based around an SPD cleat, but OneUp has developed their own custom mechanism — and has some interesting claims about how it differs from other SPD pedals. Check out our First Look for the rundown.

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Blister reviews the 2025 Transition Sentinel

Flash Review: Transition Sentinel V3

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

Stuff We Like: January 2025

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

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.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94

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 Volkl Blaze 94.

2024-2025 Völkl Blaze 94

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Blaze 94.

Simon Stewart reviews the BMC URS AMP LT

BMC URS AMP LT

BMC’s URS LT is the most offroad-capable Gravel bike in their lineup, and the URS AMP LT adds a motor to it. Check out our Full Review to find out how it all comes together.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 104 Ti W.

2025-2026 Head Kore 104 Ti W

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 104 Ti W.

Blister reviews the HEAD Kore 106 Ti.

2025-2026 Head Kore 106 Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 106 Ti.

10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.333)

Athletes at the Blister Summit 2025

At the Blister Summit, you’ll have a unique opportunity to ski with professional athletes from all over the world. Check out who you can expect to take laps with, hear from on panel sessions, and hang out with at the upcoming Blister Summit 2025.

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New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)

We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.

Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

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.