Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

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World Cup DH is undergoing a ton of changes at the moment, and we sat down with Camille Balanche to get her take on all of it. In addition to getting her thoughts on the state of World Cup Downhill, we talk about her move to Yeti; her injury struggles over the last couple of seasons and returning to form; pay in women’s racing; her 2025 plans and goals; and a whole lot more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Countach 104 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Moment Countach 104

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This season, Moment added a narrower, more firm-snow-friendly version of their “directional freestyle” ski, and we’ve started spending time on the Countach 104. Here are our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100.

2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 100

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Rossignol has revealed the latest addition to their Sender Free lineup, and the new Sender Free 100 looks very similar to its wider sibling, the Sender Free 110. But this isn’t simply a case of ‘shrink it (and pink it).' Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and more info on the Sender Free 100.
Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 100 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Sender Free 100

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Several of us have been testing Rossignol’s brand-new Sender Free 100 and comparing it to Rossignol’s other freeride / freestyle skis. Here’s what we’ve found so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT MSP 107 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 4FRNT MSP 107

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The latest version of 4FRNT’s all-conditions charger is a bit of an outlier in today’s market, but what actually sets it apart? Here are our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Fox Speedframe Pro for Blister

Fox Speedframe Helmets

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Safety is the whole point when it comes to helmets, and two of the updated models in Fox’s Speedframe lineup are now #1 and #2 in Virginia Tech’s safety rankings. But how does the new Speedframe Pro fit and feel compared to the prior generation? We’re ready to weigh in.
Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120

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Reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, has been testing a new version of Heritage Lab’s big-mountain powder ski, the Swallowtail R120. Here are his initial impressions after his first days with it in Alaska.

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Blister reviews the Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2 ski boots

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2

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We’ve been logging time in the Kaliber 130 BOA2 and have started to learn some things about this new boot and the dual-BOA system in general.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 106

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Icelantic overhauled their most popular skis this season — but was this risky move worth it? After a full season of testing, we think it was. Here’s our Full Review of the new Nomad 106.
Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Icelantic Nomad 106

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We compare the Nomad 106 to the previous Nomad 105, current Nomad 112, Nomad 100, J Skis Hotshot, Salomon QST 106, Nordica Unleashed 108, Moment Wildcat 108, 4FRNT Devastator, Armada ARV 106, Dynastar M-Free 108, K2 Reckoner 110, Fischer Ranger 108, Rossignol Sender Soul 102, ZAG Slap 104, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, RMU Apostle 106, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Armada Declivity X 102, Line Optic 104, DPS Wailer 107, & Line Pandora 106.

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