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Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 101.

24/25 Kästle Paragon 101

We’ve had multiple reviewers spending time on Kästle’s new all-mountain / freeride ski, the Paragon 101 — here are their thoughts so far on the ski.

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Kara Williard reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W for BLISTER.

24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W

We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the 2025 Fox 40 Grip X2 for Blister

Flash Review — Fox 40 Grip X2

Fox’s longstanding DH fork got a new damper this year, and we’ve started spending time on the new 40 Grip X2. Check out our early impressions.

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Spot Mayhem 140 Full Review/Deep Dive

Deep Dive: Spot Mayhem 140

We compare the Spot Mayhem 140 to the Rocky Mountain Instinct, Scor 2030, Yeti SB 135, Revel Rascal V2, and Commencal T.E.M.P.O.

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Spot Mayhem Full Review

Spot Mayhem 140

Spot does things differently from most bike manufacturers — with notable on-trail results. The Mayhem 140 features the latest iteration of their Living Link suspension system coupled with the stiffest frame they’ve ever built, and it still manages to stand out in a vast sea of 140mm-travel Trail bikes — in ways that are likely to really click for the right folks.

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Blister reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine

2024-2025 Fischer The Curv GT 85 & Curv GT 85 Redefine

We’re kicking off this winter’s in-depth ski reviews with the one featured on the cover of our Winter Buyer’s Guide — Fischer’s The Curv GT 85. However, Fischer also makes a version of this new ski that reportedly performs the same, but does so while cutting 36% of equivalent carbon emissions. Here, we break down both of these on-piste carvers.

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Blister reviews the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine

Deep Dive: Fischer The Curv GT 85 & Curv GT 85 Redefine

We compare the Fischer The Curv GT 85 and The Curv GT 85 Redefine to the Fischer RC One 82 GT, Fischer The Curv, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti, Kastle MX84, Volkl Peregrine 82, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Head Kore 87, Atomic Maverick 88Ti, Rossignol Arcade 88, Stockli Montero AR, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.

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David Golay Reviews the Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX for Blister

Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX Shoes

Our Bike Editor has long been on the hunt for his ideal waterproof gravity-oriented clipless shoe for wet-weather winter use, and the Fizik Terra Nanuq GTX is the latest option he’s tried. So how have they worked out? Check out our Full Review to find out.

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Win Gloves From Swany

The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get any pair of gloves or mittens from Swany!

Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

2024-2025 Stöckli Montero AR

Stöckli says the 84mm-wide Montero AR is “perfect for high-speed descents in any terrain” — but just how versatile is this piste-oriented ski? Here’s our Full Review.

Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

Deep Dive: Stöckli Montero AR

We compare the Montero AR to the Stöckli Stormrider 95, Rossignol Arcade 88, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, Dynastar M-Cross 88, Head Supershape e-Rally, Volkl Peregrine 82, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Kästle MX84, & Kästle MX88.

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Blister reviews the OneUp Components hubs

OneUp Components Hubs

OneUp made a name for themselves with no-nonsense parts at good prices, and their hubs focus on durability and ease of service. They happen to be very lightweight too — but how do they perform? Our Full Review shares our experience.

David Golay reviews the Vorsprung Telum shock

Vorsprung Telum

Update 12.12.2024: Vorsprung has shared a lot more information on the inner workings of their new Telum shock — and its extremely interesting Rapid Revalve system. Check it all out here.

Blister reviews the Kästle Paragon 101.

24/25 Kästle Paragon 101

We’ve had multiple reviewers spending time on Kästle’s new all-mountain / freeride ski, the Paragon 101 — here are their thoughts so far on the ski.

Gearing up for Winter Riding (Ep. 252)

Gearing up for Winter Riding (Ep. 252)

Riding in cold, wet conditions can be a blast if you get your apparel and bike setup right. Our Pacific Northwest-based reviewers sat down to talk about how they do it.

Blister reviews the Rossignol Arcade 88.

2024-2025 Rossignol Arcade 88

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Rossignol Arcade 88.

On our CRAFTED podcast, our guest is Scott Rao, who is simply one of the most influential people in the world of coffee, coffee roasting, and coffee brewing. Scott is also the owner of Prodigal Coffee (located in Boulder, Colorado), and in this conversation we dive deep into specific coffee topics, as well as discuss the pursuit of quality in general

Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee (Ep.54)

Scott Rao is one of the most influential people in the world of coffee. He’s also the owner of Prodigal Coffee, and in this conversation we dive deep into specific coffee topics, as well as the pursuit of quality in general.

Kara Williard reviews the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W for BLISTER.

24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W

We’ve been spending time on the M-Pro 92 W, one of the women-specific models in Dynastar’s overhauled directional freeride collection. Check out our initial impressions.