Thor Verdonk joins Jonathan Ellsworth on the BLISTER Podcast

Thor Verdonk: A Life in Ski & Ski Boot Design (Ep.117)

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In the world of ski and ski boot design, Thor Verdonk is well known and very well respected. So we talked to Thor about his background, his 25+ year career with the Rossignol Group and how he became the Global Brand Director for Lange, then we talk about the history of ski design and ski boot design; developing the Rossi S7; and we get his predictions about what the ski industry will look like 10 years from now.
Sam Shaheen & Luke Koppa review the Atomic Backland 107 for BLISTER

Deep Dive: Atomic Backland 107

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We compare the Backland 107 to the Black Diamond Helio 105, Blizzard Zero G 105, K2 Wayback 106, Line Vision 108, Ampler Facelift 108, G3 FINDr 102, 4FRNT Raven, & Moment Wildcat Tour 108.

Bike Industry Predictions for the Next Decade (Ep.14)

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What will the mountain biking industry look like 10 years from now? What current product categories have the most room for improvement, and where will the actual advancements in bike tech take place by the end of 2029? What categories of riding will have grown, and which will have shrunk? We discuss all of this and more, including our wildest predictions for this next decade.
Blister reviews the Parlor Cardinal Pro

2021-2022 Parlor Cardinal Pro

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Boston-based Parlor Skis recently added a metal-laminate ski to their lineup, the Cardinal Pro, which is designed to be a stable and versatile all-mountain ski. Check out our First Look video & writeup.
Luke Koppa reviews the Unit 1 Helmet & Headphone system for Blister

Unit 1 Helmet System

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The Unit 1 Helmet System both protects your head and lets you listen to & control your favorite tunes via its integrated headphones. We’ve been using it this season and have come away quite impressed — check out our full review.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 2020-2021 Blizzard Bonafide 97 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Bonafide 97

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Bonafide 97.

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Grayson Murphy goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss her running career and more.

The Evolution of Grayson Murphy (Ep.34)

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In 2019, Grayson Murphy won the US Mountain Running Championship; the World Mountain Running Championship; and the Xterra Trail Run World Championship. But there were many twists and turns along the way in getting there, and perhaps even more impressive and instructive than her wins is her willingness to experiment, adjust, and explore new ideas and practices, which we discuss in this conversation.
Geoff McFetridge goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss designing artwork for Beastie Boys, Pharrell Williams, Spike Jonez and Rick Rubin, and companies ranging from Patagonia, Nike, the New York Times, Oreo, and many more; designing skateboards; skateboarding vs. skiing vs. snowboarding culture; telemark skiing; and more

Geoff McFetridge: Artist, Designer, Skater, Skier (Ep.116)

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Geoff McFetridge is an iconic designer and visual artist who’s worked with the Beastie Boys, Pharrell Williams, Spike Jonez and Rick Rubin, and companies ranging from Patagonia, Nike, the New York Times, Oreo, and many more. Geoff is also a passionate skateboarder and skier, and a big fan of … BLISTER??? So we talk to Geoff about going from being a sponsored skater to starting a skateboard company to designing for some of the biggest companies, bands, musicians, and directors in the world. We discuss skate vs. ski vs. snowboard culture; being a “conflicted” telemarker; and a whole lot more.
Blister reviews the Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM.

2021-2022 Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM

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Asymmetrical, plenty of girth, lots of rocker, and a surprisingly low weight — the Whitedot Ragnarok ASYM is a unique-looking ski, and you can check out our First Look for more.
Blister reviewers discuss the best ski gear of the past decade

Best Ski Gear of the Past Decade

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We asked more of our reviewers to provide their nominations for the best and most influential skis, ski boots, and ski bindings from the past decade. Check out their selections, then let us know yours.
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