10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.333)

Athletes at the Blister Summit 2025

At the Blister Summit, you'll have a unique opportunity to ski with professional athletes from all over the world. Check out who you can expect to take laps with, hear from on panel sessions, and hang out with at the upcoming Blister Summit 2025.

New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)

We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.
Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.
Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Flash Review: 24/25 ZAG Slap 104 Lite

ZAG has added a new, lighter version of their Slap 104 for those looking to earn their turns on the skin track — here are our initial thoughts.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Bosch Performance Line CX

Flash Review: Bosch Performance Line CX Drive System

Bosch has a new version of the class-leading Performance Line CX motor. Find out how they’ve refined what was already one of the best drive systems on the market.

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Paul Forward reviews the v2 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

2024-2025 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

Since its introduction, the Zero G Tour Pro has been one of the most impressive touring boots we’ve tested, but Tecnica updated it this season. So, did they manage to improve upon an already excellent design? Here's our Full Review.
Blister reviews the volkl Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82

2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?