BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Atomic Backland 109
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Atomic Backland 109.
24/25 Line Pandora 106
Line is overhauling their longstanding Pandora collection for 24/25, with the new unisex skis being offered in a huge range of lengths and featuring an all-new design. Here are our initial thoughts on the Pandora 106.
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‘Hot Dog… The Movie’ with Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.11)
Jonathan and Mike discuss how well the cult favorite, Hot Dog…The Movie, holds up; its impact on subsequent ski films; what’s aged the best; what’s aged the worst; & more.
Freedom Coast TRP Brake Levers
The TRP DH-R Evo brakes are a (deservedly) popular option these days, but their levers can be a bit polarizing. For folks who like the brakes but are less high on their levers, Freedom Coast’s aftermarket lever blades are designed to be the solution. Check out our review to see how well they work, and how they change the feel of TRP’s flagship DH brake.
24/25 Liberty Scope 104
Liberty is tweaking just about every ski in their lineup for 24/25, and we got on the brand-new Scope 104 this season. Here are our initial thoughts.
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2024-2025 Salomon QST X
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new 116mm-wide Salomon QST X.
Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer, April 2024 (Ep.307)
Jonathan and Len discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more.
Flash Review — Canyon Neuron:ONfly
We got a first ride on the new Canyon Neuron:ONfly a little while back. Check out our early impressions.
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2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI.
GEAR THERAPY: A Skier (Blister’s founder) Learns to Snowboard, Part 1 (Ep.296)
How much does knowing how to ski help when learning how to snowboard? How do you slam as little as possible while learning to ride? Why don’t snowboards have releasable bindings? These are a few of our Blister founder’s questions as he learns to ‘think sideways.’
Flash Review — Formula Belva
We’ve started spending time on the Formula Belva dual-crown Enduro fork. Check out our early impressions.
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Win a Bike Rack From 1UP USA
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the new Super Duty Double hitch bike rack from 1UP USA!
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, April 2024 (Ep.220)
Simon Stewart is joined by special guest host Mike Ferrentino to talk about Kona’s Sea Otter debacle and the state of the industry more broadly; the start of XC World Cup season; new XC race bikes being awesome; microphone eating; zombies; and more on the latest iteration of Reviewing the News.
Orbea Rise
One of the OGs of the lightweight eMTB segment, the Orbea Rise is getting a full redesign with updates throughout and two travel configurations. Crack open our First Look for all of the details on the reimagined Rise.
Formula Nebbia
Formula’s first-ever air rear shock is here, and there are a bunch of interesting things going on with the new Nebbia. Check out our First Look for all the info.
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GEAR THERAPY: A Skier (Blister’s founder) Learns to Snowboard, Part 2 (Ep.297)
In part 2 of this GEAR THERAPY mini-saga, Justin Bobb lays out his specific recommendations for boots, bindings, boards, & more to get Jonathan started on his snowboarding journey.
Flash Review — Deviate Highlander II
The Deviate Highlander II combines “Trail bike” geometry numbers with a high-pivot suspension layout, and so far, that seems to make for a very interesting combination of ride characteristics. Check out our thoughts on the Highlander II after our first few rides.
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Deviate Highlander II
It’s no secret that high-pivot bikes have seen quite the comeback lately, but the layout is still mostly seen on Enduro and DH bikes. However, the Deviate Highlander II applies this eye-catching suspension layout to a mid-travel Trail bike, and a lot of the details of its design are pretty interesting. Check out our First Look for all the info, and our Flash Review for our early impressions.
2024-2025 Atomic Backland 109
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Atomic Backland 109.
24/25 Line Pandora 106
Line is overhauling their longstanding Pandora collection for 24/25, with the new unisex skis being offered in a huge range of lengths and featuring an all-new design. Here are our initial thoughts on the Pandora 106.
‘Hot Dog… The Movie’ with Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.11)
Jonathan and Mike discuss how well the cult favorite, Hot Dog…The Movie, holds up; its impact on subsequent ski films; what’s aged the best; what’s aged the worst; & more.
Freedom Coast TRP Brake Levers
The TRP DH-R Evo brakes are a (deservedly) popular option these days, but their levers can be a bit polarizing. For folks who like the brakes but are less high on their levers, Freedom Coast’s aftermarket lever blades are designed to be the solution. Check out our review to see how well they work, and how they change the feel of TRP’s flagship DH brake.
24/25 Liberty Scope 104
Liberty is tweaking just about every ski in their lineup for 24/25, and we got on the brand-new Scope 104 this season. Here are our initial thoughts.
2024-2025 Salomon QST X
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new 116mm-wide Salomon QST X.
Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer, April 2024 (Ep.307)
Jonathan and Len discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more.
Flash Review — Canyon Neuron:ONfly
We got a first ride on the new Canyon Neuron:ONfly a little while back. Check out our early impressions.
2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Atomic Maverick 115 CTI.