BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Flash Review: 24/25 Line Pandora 99
We’ve had multiple reviewers on multiple lengths of Line’s new unisex Pandora 99. Here are some of our initial impressions of this lightweight all-mountain ski.
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2024-2025 Line Pandora 99
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Line Pandora 99.
Marcus Goguen on the Freeride World Tour (Ep.341)
The Freeride World Tour kicks off this weekend, so today we are talking with one of the best comp skiers in the world, Marcus Goguen.
Flash Review: Transition Sentinel V3
Update 1.13.2025: We’ve got a bunch more time on the new Transition Sentinel, and our impressions have evolved. Check out our latest thoughts.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Fischer RC4 Noize
Jonathan Ellsworth has logged a couple of days on Fischer’s new World-Cup-inspired RC4 Noize — here are his initial thoughts on this 66mm-wide carver.
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2025-2026 Fischer RC4 Noize
Fischer has unveiled their latest collection of competition-race and race-inspired skis, and we’ve started testing them. Here are the details on the new RC4 Noize models, their unique construction, and more.
Athletes & Bootfitting w/ Freeride Skier Nat Segal x Pulse Boot Labs (Ep.330)
Freeride athlete Nat Segal has had a long and impressive journey as a professional skier, and a key part of it has been getting in a properly fitting ski boot. Our Blister Recommended Shop, Pulse Boot Labs and Ski Co., has helped her along the way, so we talk with Nat and Pulse to hear about bootfitting from an athlete’s perspective, and a whole lot more.
2024-2025 Armada Declivity X 102
The Armada Declivity 102 Ti was a favorite of some of our reviewers, but this season Armada updated it. So, does the new Declivity X 102 still provide the same, well, ‘x-factor’ of the original? Here’s our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Armada Declivity X 102
We compare the Declivity X 102 to the Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Armada Declivity X 108, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Salomon Stance 102, Rossignol Sender Soul 102, Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti, Head Kore 99, Völkl Mantra 102, Nordica Enforcer 104, Stöckli Stormrider 102, Atomic Maverick 105 CTI, Fischer Ranger 102, Blizzard Rustler 10, and Line Optic 104.
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Win Skis From Elan
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Elan Ripstick ski of their choosing!
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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Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind? (Ep.60)
Today, Jonathan and Eli will be trying several white wine options to see if Eli can get Jonathan more interested in what white wines have to offer.
Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon QST X
Japow Update: Kara Williard brought the QST X with her on a recent trip to Japan and she’s now added her thoughts on this lightweight powder ski.
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Reece Wilson on forming AON Racing, Partnering with Gamux, Belt Drives, Gearboxes, & More (Ep.262)
We check in with Reece Wilson about his newly formed AON racing team; partnering with Gamux and the benefits of belt drives and gearboxes; the likely rivalry between his team and Atherton Racing to see who will bring home the Gates Belted 100k Purse; and a whole lot more.
Tyrolia Attack Hybrid 14 MN/PT Ski-Touring Binding
Tyrolia has entered the “hybrid” category of touring bindings by expanding their well-known Attack series with the all-new Hybrid 14 MN/PT. Check out our First Look for our measured specs and all the details on this new system.
2024-2025 Fischer Nightstick 104
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Fischer Nightstick 104.
Flash Review: Ibis Oso 1.1
Ibis made some meaningful tweaks to the Oso 1.1, and we’ve gotten some initial trail time on Ibis’ burly eMTB. Check out our initial thoughts.
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Alex Hackel on Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, Movies, & More (Ep.346)
We’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex is also a 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker, and we discuss all of this and more.
Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 118Ti
Crested Butte has gotten 30+ inches of new snow in the past few days, so we’ve been breaking out several new pow skis. First up is the Kore 118Ti, which represents a pretty big shift for the Kore series. Here are our initial thoughts.
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2025-2026 Head Kore 118 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 118 Ti.
‘Downhill’ w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.36)
‘Downhill’ stars A-list comedians (Will Ferrel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, etc); takes place entirely at a ski resort; and was released on Valentine’s Day. So it must be every skier’s favorite Rom-Com, right? Hear Amie and Jonathan’s strong reactions to one of the most puzzling ski movies ever.
2024-2025 La Sportiva Maestro.2 LS
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the lightweight La Sportiva Maestro.2 LS.
2024-2025 Scarpa Maestrale RS
Scarpa’s Maestrale boots have been ubiquitous in the touring category for many years now — and for good reason. But Scarpa hasn’t been afraid to refine these boots over the years, and we’ve spent the past couple of seasons testing the latest iteration. Here’s our Full Review.