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Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But … why? In this video, we get answers from ZipFit's Jeff Colt

‘Inner Boots’ vs. Liners in Ski Boots | ZipFit 2025 Lineup Video

Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But how exactly do they accomplish that, and what makes them different from a regular boot liner? In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we get answers from ZipFit’s Jeff Colt.

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Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Deep Dive: Knolly Fugitive 140

We compare the Knolly Fugitive 140 to the Santa Cruz Hightower 3, Trek Fuel EX, Revel Rascal V2, Santa Cruz Bronson, REEB Steezl, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Transition Smuggler, Norco Optic, Deviate Highlander II, Forbidden Druid V2, Norco Sight, Yeti SB140, Banshee Phantom V3, and Propain Hugene.

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Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Knolly Fugitive 140

We’ve had a couple of reviewers riding Knolly’s updated Fugitive 140, and it stands out from the mid-travel Trail bike market in a few interesting ways — not an easy task in that typically “jack of all trades, master of none” category. Here’s our Full Review.

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Kristin Sinnott reviews the Ombraz Cammina for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: October 2024

This edition of Stuff We Like includes some excellent camera-friendly outdoor gear, several shoulder-season layering pieces, two of our bike editors’ favorite grips, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review Michelin's Wild Enduro and DH tire lineup for Blister

Michelin’s New Enduro and DH Tires

Michelin gave their Enduro and DH tire lineup a big overhaul this year, and we’ve been spending time on the whole range of models. Here are our thoughts on the new Wild Enduro MH, Wild Enduro MS, Wild Enduro Rear, DH 16, and DH 22.

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Zack Henderson and David Golay review the Ohlins RXF38 Coil Kit for Blister

Ohlins DH38 & RXF38 Coil Spring Kits

Öhlins is one of the few suspension brands offering a coil conversion kit for their forks, and it manages to incorporate some compelling features at a reasonable price point. Does it deliver that fabled coil-sprung magic, or is there more to the story? Our reviewers have some thoughts after a few months of testing.

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Blister reviews the 2025 Transition Sentinel

2025 Transition Sentinel

It may look familiar, but the new Transition Sentinel has been fully revised with new geometry, new frame details, and broader configuration options. Read on for more on how Transition has evolved one of the most versatile bikes in their range.

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Viking Ski Shop

Viking has been a stronghold and a big part of the outdoor community in the Chicago area and beyond for over 50 years. While the industry has changed and evolved, Viking’s dedication to offering the best products, services, and prices in the greater Chicago area has remained the same.

Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Volkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82

Update 12.4.24: Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth have both spent time A/B testing these new piste skis from Volkl, and now, Jonathan adds his own take on how they compare.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Commencal Meta Power SX 400 for Blister

Commencal Meta Power SX 400

Commencal’s new Meta Power SX 400 puts the lightweight Bosch SX drive unit in a long-travel Enduro eMTB with a burly build, an aluminum frame, and a compelling price point. Here are all the details.

Blister reviews the Black Crows Octo.

2024-2025 Black Crows Octo

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Black Crows Octo.

David Golay reviews the Vorsprung Telum for Blister

Flash Review — Vorsprung Telum

It’s always noteworthy whenever a brand ventures into a new product category, but that’s just the start of the story with Vorsprung’s first shock, the Telum. We’ve begun testing it, and you can now check out our early impressions.

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Blister reviews the La Sportiva Salto.

2024-2025 La Sportiva Salto

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the La Sportiva Salto skis.

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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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On GEAR:30, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth offer their early-season reviewer reports, then Jonathan talks to Bangtail Bike & Ski’s new owner about why he did something that no other shop in the world has done — but why others might want to.

Reviewer Reports + a Shop Talk First (Ep.324)

Luke and Jonathan offer their early-season reviewer reports, then Jonathan talks to Bangtail Bike & Ski’s new owner about why he did something that no other shop in the world has done — but why others might want to.