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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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Küat Piston Pro

Küat Piston Pro

We’ve spent a year with Kuat’s Piston Pro hitch rack, including plenty of winter use and hauling lots of heavy eMTBs, so it’s time to weigh in on how it performed.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Head Supershape e-Rally

We’ve been spending time on the new Head Supershape e-Rally, and directly comparing it to the outgoing version. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

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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Blister reviews the updated Dynastar M-Free 108.

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.

Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 92 for Blister

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.

Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 92 for Blister

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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On the CRAFTED podcast, we share 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.

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.

Blister reviews the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

The new T.E.M.P.O. Power is Commencal’s latest eMTB, adding Bosch’s lightweight Performance Line SX motor to their shortest-travel Trail bike, with an emphasis on versatility and playfulness. Check out our First Look to see how Commencal has approached its goal of creating a lively lightweight eMTB.

David Golay reviews the Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 dropper post for Blister

Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 Dropper Post

The Wolf Tooth Resolve rev2 dropper post doesn’t look all that different from the original, so what has Wolf Tooth changed? And have they meaningfully improved an already good post? We’ve spent a lot of time with both versions of the Resolve and have some thoughts.

Blister reviews the Armada AR ONE 130 MV

2025-2026 Armada AR ONE 130 MV

Armada just entered the ski-boot market, and we’ve started testing their flagship model, the AR ONE 130 MV. Here are the details on the AR ONE collection as a whole, and the specs and features of the AR ONE 130 MV.

Blister reviews the Armada AR ONE 130 MV

Flash Review: 25/26 Armada AR ONE 130 MV

We just got our first laps in Armada’s first boots, the AR ONE 130 — here are some of the things that have stood out so far.

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