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Blister reviews the Cane Creek Tigon rear shock

Cane Creek Tigon

Air and coil shocks both have their merits, but what about a hybrid of the two? Cane Creek took a creative new direction with their Tigon shock. But has it worked? Check out our Full Review to find out.

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Blister reviews the BMC URS AMP LT

BMC URS AMP LT

The BMC URS AMP LT looks like a versatile off-road-focused eGravel Bike with progressive geometry and ample cargo-carrying capability — making for a very interesting take on the electrified Gravel Bike category.

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Blister reviews the BMC URS AMP LT

Flash Review — BMC URS AMP LT

BMC has added the TQ HPR50 motor to their off-road focused URS LT Gravel Bike, check out our early impressions of the BMC URS AMP LT.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Anomaly 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 88

We’ve had multiple reviewers testing the new Anomaly 88 to see how it compares to the Blizzard Brahma and the rest of the narrower all-mountain class. Here are their initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 112 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Armada ARV 112

Here are some of our initial takeaways after spending time on Armada’s new freestyle-friendly powder (or all-mountain?) ski.

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David Golay reviews the Geometron G1 for Blister

Flash Review — Nicolai/Geometron G1

Update 12.18.2024: We’ve spent a lot more time on the new Geometron G1 and have experimented with a lot more of its myriad customization options. Check out what we’ve learned so far.

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Simon Stewart reviews the BMC URS AMP LT

BMC URS AMP LT

BMC’s URS LT is the most offroad-capable Gravel bike in their lineup, and the URS AMP LT adds a motor to it. Check out our Full Review to find out how it all comes together.

Blister reviews the Head Kore 104 Ti W.

2025-2026 Head Kore 104 Ti W

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 104 Ti W.

Blister reviews the HEAD Kore 106 Ti.

2025-2026 Head Kore 106 Ti

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 106 Ti.

10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.333)

Athletes at the Blister Summit 2025

At the Blister Summit, you’ll have a unique opportunity to ski with professional athletes from all over the world. Check out who you can expect to take laps with, hear from on panel sessions, and hang out with at the upcoming Blister Summit 2025.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)

We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.

Luke Koppa reviews the Phaenom FS 01 120 for Blister

2024-2025 phaenom fs 01 120

New ski boot brands are notable in themselves, and Phaenom made their debut in the category even more intriguing by offering a range of “hybrid cabrio” boots with lots of unique features. But how do they actually perform? Here’s our Full Review.

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Win Apparel & Gear From Finisterre

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the women’s or men’s Nimbus Insulated Jacket, Nautilus 23L Backpack, and Fisherman Beanie from Finisterre!

Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100

Flash Review: 24/25 Icelantic Nomad 100

Icelantic overhauled their most popular line of skis this season, so where does the new Nomad 100 slot into the all-mountain market? Here are our thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Icelantic Nomad 100.

2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 100

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Icelantic Nomad 100.