BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Atomic Backland 108 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Atomic Backland 108 W.
2024-2025 Nordica Steadfast 85 DC
Nordica claims the Steadfast 85 DC is “at home in any terrain and all conditions,” but they also say similar things about their Enforcer skis, so what really makes the Steadfast 85 stand out? Here’s our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Nordica Steadfast 85 DC
We compare the Steadfast 85 DC to the Nordica Enforcer 94, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Volkl Peregrine 80, 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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A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 8: Your Questions Answered by Master Bootfitter, Jeremy Johnston (Ep.327)
In this episode, Jeremey Johnston, Master Bootfitter and founder of Boot Mechanics, responds to several really interesting and important questions from the audience. We bet that you’ve had some of these questions yourself, so here are in-depth answers to several of bootfitting’s complexities.
2024-2025 Kästle MX84
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Kästle MX84.
Win a ‘Powder Day’ Sweater From Alpine Revival
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the men’s or women’s Powder Day Zipneck Sweater from Alpine Revival!
Cane Creek Tigon
Air and coil shocks both have their merits, but what about a hybrid of the two? Cane Creek took a creative new direction with their Tigon shock. But has it worked? Check out our Full Review to find out.
BMC URS AMP LT
The BMC URS AMP LT looks like a versatile off-road-focused eGravel Bike with progressive geometry and ample cargo-carrying capability — making for a very interesting take on the electrified Gravel Bike category.
Flash Review — BMC URS AMP LT
BMC has added the TQ HPR50 motor to their off-road focused URS LT Gravel Bike, check out our early impressions of the BMC URS AMP LT.
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2024-2025 Blizzard Anomaly 88
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Blizzard Anomaly 88.
Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 88
We’ve had multiple reviewers testing the new Anomaly 88 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Brahma and the rest of the narrower all-mountain class. Here are their initial thoughts.
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2024-2025 Kästle MX88
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Kästle MX88.
Ashley King of Significant Other Bikes on Custom Frames, Finding a Home in the Bike Industry, & More (Ep. 253)
Ashley King of Significant Other Bikes makes beautiful and distinctive frames out of her shop in Golden, Colorado, and her journey into the bike world and frame building is not a conventional one either. So we sat down with her to hear all about it.
2024-2025 LINE Vision 96
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new LINE Vision 96.
2024-2025 ON3P Billy Goat 118 Tour
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Billy Goat 118 Tour.
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2024-2025 Nordica Santa Ana 92
Nordica updated several of their longest-standing skis this season, and we’ve now spent a lot of time testing the all-new Santa Ana 92. Here’s our Full Review of this women’s all-mountain ski.
Deep Dive: Nordica Santa Ana 92
We compare the Nordica Santa Ana 92 to the previous Nordica Santa Ana 93, Nordica Santa Ana 102, Blizzard Black Pearl 94, Volkl Secret 96, K2 Mindbender 89Ti W, Majesty Havoc 90 Ti, Atomic Maven 93 C, Dynastar M-Pro 92 W, Blizzard Sheeva 9, Armada Reliance 92 Ti, Peak 98 by Bode, K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, & 4FRNT MSP CC.
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The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman (Ep.56)
Today you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics and aesthetics of what we eat.
Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power
The new T.E.M.P.O. Power is Commencal’s latest eMTB, adding Bosch’s lightweight Performance Line SX motor to their shortest-travel Trail bike, with an emphasis on versatility and playfulness. Check out our First Look to see how Commencal has approached its goal of creating a lively lightweight eMTB.
Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 Dropper Post
The Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 dropper post doesn’t look all that different from the original, so what has Wolf Tooth changed? And have they meaningfully improved an already good post? We’ve spent a lot of time with both versions of the Resolve and have some thoughts.
2025-2026 Tecnica Mach1 LV 115 W TD2 GW
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick overview of Tecnica’s updated low-volume women’s boot, the Mach1 LV 115 W TD2 GW.
2025-2026 Armada AR ONE 130 MV
Armada just entered the ski-boot market, and we’ve started testing their flagship model, the AR ONE 130 MV. Here are the details on the AR ONE collection as a whole, and the specs and features of the AR ONE 130 MV.
Tecnica Announces 25/26 Mach1 LV Ski Boots
Tecnica has revealed the latest generation of their low-volume alpine boots, the Mach1 LV collection. Here’s what we know so far.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, December 2024 (Ep.340)
Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the big news of December and this new year; rate your takes; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.
Flash Review: 25/26 Armada AR ONE 130 MV
We just got our first laps in Armada’s first boots, the AR ONE 130 — here are some of the things that have stood out so far.
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The New Armada AR ONE Ski Boot: What Is It & Who’s It For? (Ep.329)
Today, for the first time, Armada is releasing a ski boot: the AR ONE. But why do a boot? And why now? What sort of boot is the AR ONE, how is it different from what’s out there, and who’s it for? We discuss all of this and more with Armada’s Matt Rihm and Bransford Briggs.
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood, December 2024 (Ep. 255)
Dylan Wood is back in the studio to co-host the final Reviewing the News of 2024 with Simon, and they recap some of 2024’s more memorable stories, some fresh news from December, their favorite bike racing moments, their top bike rides of the year, & more.