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Blister reviews the volkl Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82

Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.

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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 Ferreol Surfeur 112

2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112

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

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

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.