Reviews

Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

2024-2025 Stöckli Montero AR

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Stöckli says the 84mm-wide Montero AR is "perfect for high-speed descents in any terrain" — but just how versatile is this piste-oriented ski? Here's our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

Deep Dive: Stöckli Montero AR

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We compare the Montero AR to the Stöckli Stormrider 95, Rossignol Arcade 88, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, Dynastar M-Cross 88, Head Supershape e-Rally, Volkl Peregrine 82, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Kästle MX84, & Kästle MX88.

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Blister reviews the OneUp Components hubs

OneUp Components Hubs

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OneUp made a name for themselves with no-nonsense parts at good prices, and their hubs focus on durability and ease of service. They happen to be very lightweight too — but how do they perform? Our Full Review shares our experience.
Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 101.

Flash Review: 24/25 Kästle Paragon 101

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We’ve had multiple reviewers spending time on Kästle’s new all-mountain / freeride ski, the Paragon 101 — here are their thoughts so far on the ski.

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Kara Williard reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W

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We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions.

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Spot Mayhem Full Review

Spot Mayhem 140

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Spot does things differently from most bike manufacturers — with notable on-trail results. The Mayhem 140 features the latest iteration of their Living Link suspension system coupled with the stiffest frame they’ve ever built, and it still manages to stand out in a vast sea of 140mm-travel Trail bikes — in ways that are likely to really click for the right folks.
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