BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Icelantic Nomad 100.
Ministry Cycles on Testing, Production Challenges, & the Psalm 150 V3 (Ep.258)
When we spoke two years ago, Ministry Cycles hoped to open up orders for their striking Psalm 150 machined and bonded frame shortly thereafter. Things didn’t go to plan, and Ministry founder Chis Currie is back to tell us all about it, and what’s coming next.
Salomon Announces New 2025-2026 QST Ski Collection
Salomon is overhauling their popular line of freeride skis, including two brand-new models, updates to the returning skis, and more. Here are the details.
2025-2026 Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 TD2
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown of Tecnica’s updated low-volume boot, the Mach1 LV 130 TD2 GW.
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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2024-2025 ZAG Slap 104 Lite
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ZAG Slap 104 Lite.
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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The Future of the Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, & the Outdoor Industry with Paul Forward (Ep.342)
In the future, will we still have public lands? Will new economic policies crash the outdoor industry? Will a popular drug actually get more people outside? And will we all soon be ski touring on e-skis (just as more and more people are riding e-bikes)?
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.
Flash Review: OneUp Clip Pedals
OneUp’s new Clip Pedals sound promising on paper — offering a thin platform, relatively low weight, and supposedly less play than SPDs. We’ve got some early thoughts on how well those claims are borne out.
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?
Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.
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From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331)
Jonathan talks with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are all the options out there?
Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires
“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Win an Adult & Kids’ Puffy From Town Hall
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get an Adult and a Kids’ Down Town Puffy jacket from Town Hall!
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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.
2024-2025 Fischer Nightstick 104
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Fischer Nightstick 104.
Flash Review: Ibis Oso 1.1
Ibis made some meaningful tweaks to the Oso 1.1, and we’ve gotten some initial trail time on Ibis’ burly eMTB. Check out our initial thoughts.
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Alex Hackel on Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, Movies, & More (Ep.346)
We’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex is also a 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker, and we discuss all of this and more.
Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 118Ti
Crested Butte has gotten 30+ inches of new snow in the past few days, so we’ve been breaking out several new pow skis. First up is the Kore 118Ti, which represents a pretty big shift for the Kore series. Here are our initial thoughts.
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2025-2026 Head Kore 118 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 118 Ti.