BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
George Brannigan on the State of World Cup DH, Hardline, the Motorhead Edit & More (Ep.263)
George Brannigan is next up in our series of conversations with World Cup DH racers, and we chat about his retirement from the series; the state of DH racing; Red Bull Hardline; his epic Motorhead edit; and a whole lot more.
Stuff We Like: February 2025
February’s edition of Stuff We Like goes beyond gear — sure, we still cover some great kit for skiing, biking, and casual wear, but we also get into a collection of stories, music, and a short film.
Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More (Ep.347)
Molly recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all these things, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.
Bent SRAM Transmission Cages & Some Troubleshooting Advice
A few months ago SRAM quietly released a new part that a lot of you should know about, and we’ve got a little advice on how to live with SRAM Transmission.
2024-2025 Romp Oso 105
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Romp Oso 105.
2025-2026 Liberty Radian 106
Liberty Skis is releasing a new, wider version of their Radian 100 directional all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand new Liberty Radian 106.
Flash Review: 25/26 Liberty Radian 106
Liberty introduced an all-new directional series of skis this season, and they’re expanding it for 25/26. Here are our initial thoughts on the new Radian 106.
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Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Billy Goat 118
The Billy Goat has served as ON3P’s freeride powder ski for many years now, and it’s gone through several iterations during that time. Here are our initial thoughts on the latest one.
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2024-2025 ON3P Billy Goat 118
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Billy Goat 118.
Extended: Win Outerwear From Flylow
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get either the Albert Jacket and Baker Insulated Bib or Billie Coat and Moxie Bib from Flylow!
Reviewer Reports: Pow Skis, New Bindings, & Our 40” Storm (Ep.336)
Crested Butte Mountain Resort recently got 40+ inches of new snow in just a few days, so Jonathan and Luke sat down to discuss several of the new pow skis they’ve been testing from Head, ON3P, Salomon, Rossignol, and more.
Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind? (Ep.60)
Today, Jonathan and Eli will be trying several white wine options to see if Eli can get Jonathan more interested in what white wines have to offer.
Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon QST X
Japow Update: Kara Williard brought the QST X with her on a recent trip to Japan and she’s now added her thoughts on this lightweight powder ski.
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Reece Wilson on forming AON Racing, Partnering with Gamux, Belt Drives, Gearboxes, & More (Ep.262)
We check in with Reece Wilson about his newly formed AON racing team; partnering with Gamux and the benefits of belt drives and gearboxes; the likely rivalry between his team and Atherton Racing to see who will bring home the Gates Belted 100k Purse; and a whole lot more.
Tyrolia Attack Hybrid 14 MN/PT Ski-Touring Binding
Tyrolia has entered the “hybrid” category of touring bindings by expanding their well-known Attack series with the all-new Hybrid 14 MN/PT. Check out our First Look for our measured specs and all the details on this new system.
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Stuff We Like: March 2025
In this month’s edition of Stuff We Like, our reviewers cover everything from multifunctional apparel to several gear-organization solutions, snowboard-boot liners, ski outerwear, snowsports backpacks, and more.
2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2
Right on the heels of giving their fork lineup a big overhaul, Fox has new versions of their Float X2 and DHX2 gravity shocks. It’s a big refresh, too, including completely different damper architecture and a bunch more. Check out what’s changed.
2025-2026 Völkl Mantra 84 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the women’s Völkl Mantra 84 W.
2024-2025 Atomic X9S Retro ARC 735 RS
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Atomic X9S Retro ARC 735 RS.
2024-2025 ON3P Jeffrey 92
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Jeffrey 92.
Ted Ligety on Ski Tuning, World Cup Racing, & the Art of Going Fast (Ep.340)
As part of the 5850 Fest at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Jonathan talked with Ted Ligety about the tricky conditions and the very challenging course here in Sun Valley for the Super G and GS races, and the incredibly demanding business of going fast.
Win Running Apparel From Path Projects
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a Graves PX Shell Jacket, Kessler LS Tee, and Graves PX shorts from Path Projects! Enter before Friday, April 4th for your chance to win.
2025-2026 Völkl Peregrine 72
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Peregrine 72.
Atherton Bikes on Their Development Process, Gearboxes, & the A.200.G (Ep.267)
Gearbox bikes are popping up all over the World Cup Downhill circuit, and Atherton Bikes have joined those ranks with the new A.200.G. So we sat down with Atherton’s Head of Design, Rob Gow, to hear all about the bike, its development, the trajectory of gearboxes, and a lot more.
Flash Review: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
Mechanical SRAM Transmission is here. Check out our take on the Eagle 90 groupset so far.
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SRAM Eagle 70 & 90 Transmission
The long-rumored mechanical version of SRAM Transmission is here, in two variants — Eagle 70 and Eagle 90. Check out what’s new with the cable-actuated Transmission variants, what’s shared with the existing electronic versions, and our on-trail impressions so far.
Revel Rascal SL
The Revel Rascal spent some time in the gym since its V2 refresh, and the new Rascal SL is the result. It keeps the same geometry as the popular original Rascal, but through some layup tweaks, Revel has pulled nearly half a pound of weight out of the frame. Check out the new Rascal SL in our First Look.