BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Icelantic Maiden 108
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Icelantic Maiden 108.
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.
2024-2025 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Dynastar M-Pro 92 W.
Flash Review: 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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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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‘Dumb & Dumber’ w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.31)
In honor of its 30th anniversary, we discuss one of Cody’s all-time favorite movies, and you’ll hear him make the case for Dumb & Dumber being the greatest ski movie ever??
Blister x Carv: Why We’re Partnering for the 24/25 Ski Season
Every year at Blister, we try to raise the bar. See how and why we believe that partnering with Carv this season represents another step forward.
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 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.
2024-2025 K2 Omen Team
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new K2 Omen Team ski.
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.
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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Weather Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, & Storm Chasing w/ OpenSnow Meteorologist, Joel Gratz (Ep.336)
OpenSnow’s Joel Gratz is back to talk about advancements in weather forecasting and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather models; the challenges of making seasonal forecasts; & some tips for planning ski trips and for storm chasing and skiing in Japan.
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.
2024-2025 Armada ARV 106
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated Armada ARV 106.
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Flash Review: 24/25 K2 Reckoner 110
The new Reckoner 110 has been spotted everywhere from the park to the top of FWT podiums, but what’s it like for us non-pro skiers? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts.
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2024-2025 K2 Reckoner 110
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new K2 Reckoner 110.
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.
2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 108
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Woodsman 108.
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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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?
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.
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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2024-2025 Dynastar M-Free 108
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the newly updated Dynastar M-Free 108.
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.
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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The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman (Ep.56)
Today you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics and aesthetics of what we eat.