BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
The Future of the Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, & the Outdoor Industry with Paul Forward (Ep.342)
In the future, will we still have public lands? Will new economic policies crash the outdoor industry? Will a popular drug actually get more people outside? And will we all soon be ski touring on e-skis (just as more and more people are riding e-bikes)?
2024-2025 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro
Since its introduction, the Zero G Tour Pro has been one of the most impressive touring boots we’ve tested, but Tecnica updated it this season. So, did they manage to improve upon an already excellent design? Here’s our Full Review.
Flash Review: OneUp Clip Pedals
OneUp’s new Clip Pedals sound promising on paper — offering a thin platform, relatively low weight, and supposedly less play than SPDs. We’ve got some early thoughts on how well those claims are borne out.
2024-2025 Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
Volkl revamped most of their frontside collection this season, including the addition of the brand-new Peregrine 80 & 82. So, where do these skis fall in the piste-oriented category, and how do they compare to one another?
Deep Dive: Völkl Peregrine 80 & Peregrine 82
We compare the Peregrine 80 and Peregrine 82 to the Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Stockli Montero AR, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Rossignol Arcade 88, Kastle MX84, Head Supershape e-Rally, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Head Supershape e-Titan, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, and Dynastar M-Cross 88.
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From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331)
Jonathan talks with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are all the options out there?
Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires
“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Win an Adult & Kids’ Puffy From Town Hall
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get an Adult and a Kids’ Down Town Puffy jacket from Town Hall!
Flash Review: 24/25 Renoun Citadel 107
Renoun recently overhauled their “nimble powder ski,” the Citadel 107. So, how different is it, and does it still exhibit the unique traits of Renoun’s signature “VibeStop” construction? Here are our initial impressions.
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2024-2025 Renoun Citadel 107
Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the Renoun Citadel 107.
Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257)
We reviewed more mountain bike gear than ever in 2024, and we got the bike review team together to discuss the bikes and components that most impressed us from last year, and what made them stand out.
K2 Reveals New Dual-BOA Low-Volume Cortex Ski Boots
Dual-BOA boots are here, but there’s more to K2’s new Cortex boots than just their additional dial — the Cortex is the lowest-volume and stiffest boot they’ve produced. Here are the details.
The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown (Ep.57)
Jonathan and Eli discuss alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General’s recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the beverage industry.
Salomon Announces 25/26 S/Pro Supra Dual BOA Ski Boots
It’s official — we’re getting boots with two BOA dials and zero traditional buckles. Here are the details on Salomon’s new S/Pro Supra Dual BOA ski boot collection.
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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Flash Review: RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate RC2T
The RockShox Vivid Coil has taken over where the old Super Deluxe Coil left off — and while it’s similar in many ways, its new features seem to have a meaningful impact on performance. Check out our Flash Review to find out how we’re getting along with it so far.
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2024-2025 J Skis Best Friend
Giray Dadali at J Skis has incrementally refined a new asymmetric powder ski design. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the J Skis Best Friend.
TRP Evo X and Evo Pro Brakes
It wasn’t the most well-kept secret, but TRP has announced two new additions to its brake lineup, with similar design language but very different intended use cases. Meet the new Evo X and Evo Pro brakes.
Flash Review: TRP Evo Pro Brakes
TRP’s new Evo Pro brakes claim to keep the smooth power delivery and consistency of the DH-R Evo, but with improved lever ergonomics and more power. Here’s our early take on how they’ve done.
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2024-2025 ON3P Jeffrey 118
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Jeffrey 118.
Nicolai / Geometron G1 GPI
Belt-driven gearboxes are having a moment in the world of World Cup Downhill, and Geometron has decided to join the party, too. The new Nicolai-built G1 GPI mates their progressive geometry concept to a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive, and the results are awfully interesting. Our First Look digs into this new futuristic rig.
George Brannigan on the State of World Cup DH, Hardline, the Motorhead Edit & More (Ep.263)
George Brannigan is next up in our series of conversations with World Cup DH racers, and we chat about his retirement from the series; the state of DH racing; Red Bull Hardline; his epic Motorhead edit; and a whole lot more.
Stuff We Like: February 2025
February’s edition of Stuff We Like goes beyond gear — sure, we still cover some great kit for skiing, biking, and casual wear, but we also get into a collection of stories, music, and a short film.
Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More (Ep.347)
Molly recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all these things, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.
Bent SRAM Transmission Cages & Some Troubleshooting Advice
A few months ago SRAM quietly released a new part that a lot of you should know about, and we’ve got a little advice on how to live with SRAM Transmission.
2024-2025 Romp Oso 105
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Romp Oso 105.
2025-2026 Liberty Radian 106
Liberty Skis is releasing a new, wider version of their Radian 100 directional all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand new Liberty Radian 106.