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Vorsprung on the Telum, Rapid Revalve, Shock Tuning & More (Ep. 256)

Vorsprung on the Telum, Rapid Revalve, Shock Tuning & More (Ep. 256)

There is no shortage of very good high-end coil sprung shocks on the market. So it’s noteworthy that Vorsprung’s first shock, the Telum, stands out in a number of its design details — first and foremost, the Rapid Revalve system, which Vorsprung says makes changing the base tune on the Telum a few-minute job, with no need to even open the shock up. So we sat back down with Vorsprung founder, Steve Mathews, to hear all about it.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Schwalbe Magic Mary tires

Flash Review: Schwalbe Magic Mary Tires

Schwalbe’s new radial tires have many of us wondering what took so long. Find out why they may be on to something, and what our early impressions are.

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David Golay reviews the Öhlins RXF36 m.3 for Blister

Öhlins RXF36 m.3

Öhlins’ longstanding RXF36 Trail bike fork is now available in an updated m.3 generation version. So what has Öhlins changed, and how does the new RXF36 m.3 fit into their lineup?

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Blister reviews the Jones Storm Chaser

2024-2025 Jones Storm Chaser, 152 cm

Volume-shifted boards have been having a moment in the past several years, promising playfulness matched to a whole lot of float. Born from the mind of surfboard shaper Chris Christenson, the Jones Storm Chaser is a unique take on the short-and-wide concept — and one that really impresses in the right conditions. Check out our Full Review to see how we got along with it.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Free 108

Jonathan and Luke spent time this weekend on the updated Dynastar M-Free 108, and here are their initial impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 92 for Blister

2024-2025 Nordica Santa Ana 92

Nordica updated several of their longest-standing skis this season, and we’ve now spent a lot of time testing the all-new Santa Ana 92. Here’s our Full Review of this women’s all-mountain ski.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 92 for Blister

Deep Dive: Nordica Santa Ana 92

We compare the Nordica Santa Ana 92 to the previous Nordica Santa Ana 93, Nordica Santa Ana 102, Blizzard Black Pearl 94, Volkl Secret 96, K2 Mindbender 89Ti W, Majesty Havoc 90 Ti, Atomic Maven 93 C, Dynastar M-Pro 92 W, Blizzard Sheeva 9, Armada Reliance 92 Ti, Peak 98 by Bode, K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, & 4FRNT MSP CC.

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Blister reviews the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

The new T.E.M.P.O. Power is Commencal’s latest eMTB, adding Bosch’s lightweight Performance Line SX motor to their shortest-travel Trail bike, with an emphasis on versatility and playfulness. Check out our First Look to see how Commencal has approached its goal of creating a lively lightweight eMTB.

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David Golay reviews the Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 dropper post for Blister

Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 Dropper Post

The Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 dropper post doesn’t look all that different from the original, so what has Wolf Tooth changed? And have they meaningfully improved an already good post? We’ve spent a lot of time with both versions of the Resolve and have some thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Armada AR ONE 130 MV

2025-2026 Armada AR ONE 130 MV

Armada just entered the ski-boot market, and we’ve started testing their flagship model, the AR ONE 130 MV. Here are the details on the AR ONE collection as a whole, and the specs and features of the AR ONE 130 MV.

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Blister reviews the Majesty HNX Ti

Flash Review: 25/26 Majesty HNX Ti

Part of Majesty’s new Resort collection, the HNX Ti is an 85mm-wide ski with a unique look. Here are our initial thoughts after our first day on it.

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Blister reviews the Majesty HNX Ti.

2025-2026 Majesty HNX Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Majesty HNX Ti.

Wout van Aert

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, January 2025 (Ep.260)

What impact are Trump’s tariffs going to have on the bike industry, and will they affect that new bike or component upgrade you have your eye on? Mike and Simon weigh in with their thoughts on the tariffs; as well as a Preview of Red Bull Hardline Tasmania; Mexico as a mountain bike destination; and a whole lot more.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Santa Cruz Bronson for Blister

Flash Review — Santa Cruz Bronson 5

Update 2.6.2024: We’ve got the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 in for a long-term review, and have some updated thoughts on how it stacks up.

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Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104

2024-2025 Nordica Enforcer 104

Many of us loved the original Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, but this season, Nordica updated it. So, just how similar or different is this new, un-Freed Enforcer 104? Here’s our Full Review.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104

Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 104

We compare the Enforcer 104 to the previous Enforcer 104 Free, current Enforcer 99, Nordica Unleashed 108, Volkl Mantra 102, Salomon Stance 102, Blizzard Anomaly 102, Moment Commander 102, Folsom Primary 104, Romp Oso 105, 4FRNT MSP 107, Wagner Summit 107, Stockli Stormrider 102, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Black Crows Justis, Atomic Maverick 105 CTI, J Skis Hotshot, Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti, Armada Declivity X 102, Line Optic 104, Icelantic Nomad 106, Salomon QST 106, Rossignol Sender Soul 102, & Fischer Ranger 102.

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Blister reviews the Head Kore 88 Ti.

2025-2026 Head Kore 88 Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Head Kore 88 Ti.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

2025-2026 Atomic Remedy 130

A number of freeride & freestyle skiers have long opted for modified racing boots because of their precise fit and strong downhill performance. Now, Atomic has launched a race-inspired boot with a freeski-focus: the Atomic Remedy 130. Here are the details.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130

We’ve been spending time in Atomic’s new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti

This season, Dynastar overhauled most of their directional freeride skis. Here are our initial thoughts on the new M-Pro 100 Ti.

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