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How do the pros — Hoji, Ted, Anne, and Jess — go about assessing and testing ski and snowboard gear, and what advice do they have for the rest of us? Learn that on this episode of GEAR:30; plus, you’ll hear Ted share one of his favorite (but questionable??) ways of testing skis.

Gear Testing Tips & Tricks w/ Hoji, Ted Ligety, Anne Wangler, & Jess Tennyson (Ep.342)

April 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

How do the pros — Hoji, Ted, Anne, and Jess — go about assessing and testing ski and snowboard gear, and what advice do they have for the rest of us? Plus, you’ll hear Ted share one of his favorite (but questionable??) ways of testing skis.

Win Apparel From Le Bent, Party Shirt International, & Curious Creatures

April 11, 2025 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a sweet prize pack that includes a Men’s or Women’s Midweight Crew Base Layer from Le Bent, a Sun Hoodie from Party Shirt International, & a Cottonwood Long Sleeve Tee from Curious Creatures!

Blister reviews the ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour.

2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour

April 18, 2025April 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Woodsman 100 Tour.

David Golay reviews the Lal Katana for Blister

Lal Bikes on the Supre Drive & Katana Trail Bike (Ep.269)

April 10, 2025 by David Golay

Rear derailleurs have been around in their current general form for many decades now, but Lal Bikes thinks there’s a better way, and the Supre Drive is their answer. Now, they’ve got their own bike to go with it: the Katana. So we sat down with Lal Founder, Cedric Eveleigh, to hear all about it.

Lal Katana

April 10, 2025 by David Golay

Lal Bikes turned a lot of heads when they launched the Supre Drive a few years ago, and now they’re launching their own bike built around it. Meet the Katana.

Flash Review: 25/26 Faction Dancer 79

April 20, 2025April 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Faction is expanding their Dancer collection of directional, metal-laminate all-mountain skis, and we’ve started getting time on the newest and narrowest ski, the Dancer 79.

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2025-2026 Faction Dancer 79

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Faction is adding a narrower option to their metal-laminate Dancer collection. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Faction Dancer 79.

David Golay reviews the DT Swiss 350 DEG Hubs and Pure Carbon Rims for Blister

DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG Hubs & Pure Carbon Rims

April 10, 2025 by David Golay

DT Swiss is bringing their faster-engaging Ratchet DEG freehub design to their more affordable 350 hubs, along with some flashier color options than their standard black. They’re also now offering their top-tier carbon MTB rims on their own. Check out what’s new from DT Swiss.

RAAW Yalla!! V2

April 10, 2025 by Zack Henderson

Revamped for 2025, the RAAW Yalla!! V2 gets a lot more than just an extra exclamation point in the name. The new frame doesn’t deviate too far from the original but gets mixed wheel compatibility, redesigned adjustable dropouts, updated tubing and protection details, and a bunch of other tweaks. Check out RAAW’s updated DH bike in our First Look.

Flash Review: 25/26 FullSend Max K 106

April 9, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We’ve been testing two versions of FullSend’s do-everything all-mountain ski, including a fully rockered model and a cambered version with a swallowtail. Here are our initial impressions.

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2025-2026 FullSend Max K 106

April 9, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for two versions — fully rockered and cambered with a swallowtail — of the new FullSend Max K 106.

Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries. But they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So on our CRAFTED podcast, we talk with the founders of Bennett Bitters about bitters in general; the complex process they use to produce some of the best bitters on the market; how they got started; and more.

Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters (Ep.65)

April 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries, but they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So we talk with the founders of Bennett Bitters about bitters in general, and the complex process they use to produce some of the best bitters on the market.

BLISTER reviews the second generation Allied Cycle Works ABLE

Allied Cycle Works ABLE Gen 2

April 9, 2025April 8, 2025 by Zack Henderson

Allied Cycle Works has revamped the ABLE, their race-oriented Gravel bike. The original elevated chainstay design is no longer, but it gets even more clearance for big tires, a new in-frame storage design, and updated geometry. Check out the details in our First Look.

Revel Ritual and ReRun

April 8, 2025 by Zack Henderson

Hot on the heels of the Rascal SL launch, Revel is dropping two more bikes on the other end of the spectrum — including their first eMTB. Check out the new Ritual and electrified ReRun.

Specialized Turbo Levo 4

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by Simon Stewart

The new Specialized Turbo Levo 4 has a more powerful motor and a bigger battery than the outgoing Turbo Levo 3, plus a host of other innovations that, combined with the new drive system, make us eager to spend time on it. Check out our First Look for the details.

Flash Review: 25/26 RMU Zephyr 88

April 8, 2025April 7, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The Zephyr 88 is RMU’s most piste-oriented ski, and we’ve logged our first few days on it. Here are our initial takeaways.

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2025-2026 RMU Zephyr 88

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, flex pattern numbers, and some more info about RMU’s carver, the Zephyr 88.

Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 118

2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 118

April 11, 2025April 7, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The Rossignol Blackops 118 was the all-time favorite ski of our managing editor, and many other skiers around the globe. When we got word that Rossignol was replacing it, some of us held our breath while others sharpened their pitchforks. Now, we’re ready to weigh in on its successor, the Sender Free 118. Sit down and strap in for one of our longest (and most entertaining?) Full Reviews.

Deep Dive: Rossignol Sender Free 118

April 11, 2025April 7, 2025 by Dylan Wood

We compare the Rossignol Sender Free 118 to the Rossignol Blackops 118, Moment Wildcat, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 112, Head Kore 118 Ti, Prior Northwest 116, ON3P Jeffrey 118, ON3P Billy Goat 118, Black Crows Anima, Line Optic 114, K2 Reckoner 124, Völkl Revolt 121, Völkl Revolt 114, 4FRNT Renegade, 4FRNT Inthayne, Atomic Maverick 115 CTI, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Nordica Unleashed 114, Line Bacon 115, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon S/Lab QST Blank, Blizzard Rustler 11, and Head Oblivion 116.

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David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox 36 Grip X2 for Blister

Flash Review: 2026 Fox 36 Grip X2

April 7, 2025 by David Golay

The new Fox 36 gets an updated chassis and air spring, paired with the newer Grip X2 damper that debuted last year. Check out our early take on how it all comes together.

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