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BLISTER MTB Pants Roundup — 2024

MTB Pant Roundup — 2024

We’ve been testing a whole bunch of MTB pants from ultra-lightweight summer options to fully waterproof winter options. Check out our latest roundup to get the rundown.

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Blister ski-quiver reviewer selections 2024-2025

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (24/25)

Wrapping up our reviewers’ 2-ski quiver selections, Jonathan Ellsworth and Paul Forward add their picks. Check it out to see which skis our various reviewers have chosen this year, and let us know how you would go about assembling your own 2-ski quiver!

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Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Cannondale Scalpel for Blister

Deep Dive: Cannondale Scalpel

We compare the Cannondale Scalpel to the Yeti ASR, Commencal T.E.M.P.O, Revel Ranger, Yeti SB120, Niner JET 9 RDO, Pivot Trail 429, SCOR 2030, Specialized Epic Evo, and Trek Top Fuel.

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Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Cannondale Scalpel for Blister

Cannondale Scalpel

Has Cannondale changed the recipe for one of the most iconic XC race bikes of all time by adding a dash of versatility, or is the new Scalpel just as focused on winning races as ever? Check out our Full Review for our take.

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David Golay reviews the Project321 G3 hubs for Blister

Project321 G3 Hubs

It’s hard to do anything that novel or exciting when it comes to hub design, but Project321’s G3 hubs have a couple of unique features that really stand out — and have real performance benefits.

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Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But … why? In this video, we get answers from ZipFit's Jeff Colt

‘Inner Boots’ vs. Liners in Ski Boots | ZipFit 2025 Lineup Video

Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But how exactly do they accomplish that, and what makes them different from a regular boot liner? In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we get answers from ZipFit’s Jeff Colt.

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Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Deep Dive: Knolly Fugitive 140

We compare the Knolly Fugitive 140 to the Santa Cruz Hightower 3, Trek Fuel EX, Revel Rascal V2, Santa Cruz Bronson, REEB Steezl, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Transition Smuggler, Norco Optic, Deviate Highlander II, Forbidden Druid V2, Norco Sight, Yeti SB140, Banshee Phantom V3, and Propain Hugene.

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Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Knolly Fugitive 140

We’ve had a couple of reviewers riding Knolly’s updated Fugitive 140, and it stands out from the mid-travel Trail bike market in a few interesting ways — not an easy task in that typically “jack of all trades, master of none” category. Here’s our Full Review.

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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:

Blister reviews the Kastle Paragon 93.

2024-2025 Kästle Paragon 93

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93.

Blister reviews the Head Crux 99 Pro.

2024-2025 Head Crux 99 Pro

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Head Crux 99 Pro touring ski.

Blister reviews the Faction La Machine 5 Max.

2024-2025 Faction La Machine 5 Max

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for Faction’s widest touring powder ski, the La Machine 5 Max.

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

Win Gloves From Swany

The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get any pair of gloves or mittens from Swany!

Blister reviews the La Sportiva Tempo.

2024-2025 La Sportiva Tempo

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the La Sportiva Tempo.

Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

2024-2025 Stöckli Montero AR

Stöckli says the 84mm-wide Montero AR is “perfect for high-speed descents in any terrain” — but just how versatile is this piste-oriented ski? Here’s our Full Review.

Blister reviews the Stöckli Montero AR

Deep Dive: Stöckli Montero AR

We compare the Montero AR to the Stöckli Stormrider 95, Rossignol Arcade 88, Head Supershape e-Titan, Nordica Steadfast 85 DC, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, Dynastar M-Cross 88, Head Supershape e-Rally, Volkl Peregrine 82, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer The Curv GT 85, Kästle MX84, & Kästle MX88.

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