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Flash Review: 24/25 Black Crows Octo

Update 12.2.24: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the new Black Crows Octo after spending some of his first days of the season aboard it.

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Blister reviews the Ferreol Explo 86.

Flash Review: 24/25 Ferreol Explo 86

Ski season is officially underway at our home base, and the Explo 86 is one of the first skis we got back on this winter. Here, Luke Koppa shares his initial take.

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David Golay reviews the Forbidden Druid V2 for Blister

Forbidden Druid V2

There are more high-pivot Trail bikes than ever before, but the Forbidden Druid V2 is still one of the shortest-travel options. So, has Forbidden come up with a coherent short(ish) travel bike with a suspension layout more typically of Enduro and DH sleds, or does it feel caught between those categories? What we’ve found is pretty interesting.

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David Golay reviews the Forbidden Druid V2 for Blister

Deep Dive: Forbidden Druid V2

We compare the Forbidden Druid V2 to the Transition Smuggler, Chromag Darco, Norco Optic, Norco Sight, Deviate Highlander II, and Orbea Rallon.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Peak 104 by Dav

We recently spent a day touring on the lighter version of Peak’s 104 mm-wide ski, the Peak 104 by Dav. Check out our initial impressions.

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BCA Float E2-35 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

Avalanche airbag backpacks have come a long way, and one of our reviewers has tested most of them over the past decade. BCA’s newest option, the Float E2-35, is his current favorite — check out our Full Review to see why.

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David Golay reviews the Maxxis High Roller for Blister

Maxxis High Roller

Maxxis says that the newest iteration of their High Roller is a gravity tire for conditions that are somewhat soft and loose, but not to the point of demanding a full-on mud spike. That’s a big departure from earlier iterations of the High Roller, but it would fill a real gap in Maxxis’ lineup (and the MTB tire market as a whole). So, is their description on point? We’ve ridden the High Roller in a wide range of conditions and are ready to weigh in.

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Ibis Ripmo V3

While the Ibis Ripmo has stayed fairly consistent since its launch over six years ago, the mountain bike industry as a whole has shifted around it. So, where does it fit in today’s market, and how does it differentiate itself on the trail? Check out our Full Review.

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Deep Dive: Ibis Ripmo V3

We compare the Ibis Ripmo V3 to several Trail/Enduro bikes in its class, including the previous Ibis Ripmo V2S, Revel Rail 29, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Spot Mayhem 140, and Santa Cruz Bronson.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender Soul 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Rossignol Sender Soul 102

Update 12.16.24: We’ve logged a lot more time on Rossignol’s newest all-mountain ski, the Sender Soul 102. Check out what we’ve learned since first skiing it at Blister Summit 2024.

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River Radamus: Skier, and U.S. Alpine Ski Racer (Ep.337)

River Radamus is a rising star on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. But first and foremost, River is someone who is very, very passionate about all types of skiing. Jonathan talked with River just after he laid down two top-10 finishes at Birds of Prey, and they discuss that plus his lifelong journey in skiing; the artistry he sees in ski racing; the importance of innovation in racing; his thoughts on how to help the next generation of ski racers, and a whole lot more.

David Golay reviews the Cane Creek Kitsuma V2 Shocks for Blister

Cane Creek Kitsuma V2 Shocks

Cane Creek has given their Kitsuma line of shocks an update, and we’ve got the scoop on all of the new refinements.

Blister reviews the LINE Vision 104.

2024-2025 LINE Vision 104

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the LINE Vision 104.

Blister reviews the Kastle Paragon 93.

2024-2025 Kästle Paragon 93

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93.