BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Deep Dive: Line Blade Optic 104
We compare the Blade Optic 104 to the Line Blade Optic 96, Line Blade Optic 114, Line Sick Day 104, Line Sir Francis Bacon, J Skis Hotshot, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Salomon QST 106, Wagner Summit 107, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, DPS Koala 103, Dynastar M-Free 108, Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish 104, Black Crows Atris, Volkl Katana 108, Moment Commander 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, & Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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Lea Davison on Career Triumphs, Olympic Heartbreak, & What Comes Next (Ep.111)
Two-time Olympian and two-time World Championships medalist Lea Davison joins us to look back on her career, discuss the state of XC racing, and talk about what’s next for her after retiring from international racing — because she’s definitely not done with bikes.
2022-2023 Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130
We’ve spent more than 200 days skiing in the Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 & Mach1 LV 130. Check out our long-term review to hear how these all-mountain boots compare to the current market, and how they’ve held up over multiple seasons of daily use.
Flash Review: 22/23 Faction Dancer 2
Here are some of our initial on-snow impressions of Faction’s 96mm-wide, metal-laminate all-mountain ski, the Dancer 2.
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2022-2023 Moment Sierra
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Sierra.
2022-2023 Black Crows Mirus Cor
The Black Crows Mirus Cor is unlike pretty much any ski we’ve tested, and it offers a uniquely fun ride for the right skiers in the right scenarios. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more about this slalom-radius, twin-tipped, fish-tailed, 87mm-wide ski.
Deep Dive: Black Crows Mirus Cor
We compare the Mirus Cor to the Season Kin, Line Blade, Black Crows Serpo, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Rustler 9, Renoun Endurance 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Spar 88, Salomon Stance 90, and DPS Pagoda 90 RP.
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Pro Skiers on The Mental Game | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion
Professional skiers are often asked about the mental preparation it takes to ski big lines and perform at a high level. But in this conversation, John Collinson, Wendy Fisher, Sander Hadley, and Drew Petersen offer a much broader perspective on ‘the mental game’ as it relates to dealing with injury and adversity; self identity; mental health; and more.
Women Who FKT, with Marta Fisher (Ep.113)
We talk to Marta Fisher about how her experience at Hardrock 100 led her to the creation of Women Who FKT; what the near-term goals of the group are; how to get involved; and more.
Flash Review: 21/22 Moment Sierra
Here are some of our initial thoughts on the latest version of Moment’s Triple Camber women’s all-mountain ski.
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Let’s Go Racing
The 2022 World Cup Downhill season kicks off this weekend, and our Bike Editor is pretty fired up about it.
Women in the Ski Industry | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion
At our Blister Summit in Mt. Crested Butte, we talked with Kjerstin Klein (Winter Divas founder & co-owner of Willi’s Ski Shops); Louise Lintilhac (skier, writer, brand manager, & public relations); Andrea Charest (Mammut athlete, guide, & owner of Petra Cliffs); and Kara Williard (boot fitter & Blister reviewer) about the current state of women in the ski industry; where progress has been made; where the most work still needs to be done; the concept of “shrink it and pink it”; gender-specific vs. unisex products; mentorship; and more.
McKenna Peterson & Jed Yeiser on Developing Skis; the Blister Alpine Binding Test; & More (Ep.189)
Jonathan was in the Cascade mountains of Washington this week with K2 skier, McKenna Peterson, and K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser, and after a great day of skiing, we sat down to talk about ski developing and prototyping; ski testing; our ski-binding shootout; biathlons; flip flips; & books.
Win Zag Skis
This week the winner of our Gear Giveaway will get Zag’s playful freeride ski, the Slap 104!
2022-2023 Head Kore 111
The newest member of Head’s Kore line, the Kore 111 is a ski that’s both very agile and very supportive, making it a very appealing soft-snow option for aggressive, dynamic skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
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Karhu Ikoni Trail 1.0
The Karhu Ikoni Trail 1.0 comes from a heritage brand with over a century of experience crafting performance footwear for long distance running. As a trail take on an already established model, its myriad features seem smartly positioned to meet the demands of varied off-road terrain. Check out our full review for a better idea of what to expect from Karhu’s latest trail shoe.
Win 4FRNT Skis
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week can pick any non-4-Lock ski they want from 4FRNT’s diverse lineup!
Matt Manser on Atomic’s 22/23 Ski Boot Lineup & More (Ep.225)
Matt Manser is back to discuss the current lineup of Atomic ski boots and what’s new for this season; running through airports in ski boots; Tom Cruise; the Atomic Redster CS vs. the Hawx Ultra Professional; and more.
Manitou Jack Dropper Post
Manitou’s latest iteration of their Jack dropper post takes one of the best options out there — the Bike Yoke Revive — and keeps the core of what makes it great, but tries to refine a few of the details. So have they succeeded?
Flash Review: 22/23 Head Supershape e-Titan
Here are our thoughts so far on the widest ski in Head’s Supershape lineup.
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A Very Deep Dive on Suspension with EXT’s Franco Fratton, Pt. 2 (Ep. 146)
EXT founder Franco Fratton is back on Bikes & Big Ideas to continue our deep dive on suspension design and technology, and he’s got a ton to teach all of us about damper design, performance, and some of the common misconceptions about them in the mountain bike world.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (22/23)
We’re continuing to have our reviewers trim down their personal ski quivers for the 22/23 season, and things are finally starting to get tricky — check out Part Two of our reviewers’ picks for their personal 2-ski quivers, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Paul Forward, Luke Koppa, & Jonathan Ellsworth.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2022 — Stocking Stuffers
Struggling to find the perfect gift for someone in your life? Our reviewers are here to help — check out some of their top stocking stuffer ideas for this year, with several new suggestions here in Part Two.
Flash Review: 22/23 Line Blade Optic 92
Update 11.29.22: Here are some more of our thoughts on the narrowest, cheapest, and lightest ski in Line’s new Blade Optic lineup.
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Matt Seidel on Racing the Oldest Ultramarathon in the US & His Rookie Year Reflections (Ep.148)
Matt Seidel has finished in the top 6 at every trail race he’s entered this year, a successful rookie campaign he recently capped off by taking 4th place at the historic JFK 50 Mile a week ago. We caught up with the former D1 runner to talk about what he’s learned from his first season racing as an elite and a whole lot more.
Modern Weather Forecasting with OpenSnow Founder & Meteorologist, Joel Gratz (Ep.237)
We talk to OpenSnow founder, Joel Gratz, about the science of weather forecasting; the many weather models being used today; his love of skiing and snow; what led him to start a weather forecasting company; and more.