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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 103 CTI for BLISTER.

2024-2025 Atomic Maven 103 CTI

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For 24/25, Atomic widened their women’s all-mountain lineup with the addition of the Maven 103 CTI, and the new ski achieves the rare feat of standing out both on piste and in powder — but that’s not the whole story. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons for the full rundown on the Maven 103 CTI.
Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Armada ARG II UL for Blister

2024-2025 Armada ARG II UL

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The original Armada ARG was one of the earliest “superfat,” ultra-powder-specific models to hit the market in the mid-2000s. Today, the modern ARG II UL carries on its legacy, but these days, its specialist design is far, far less common. So, why is that, and why has Armada opted to keep it around? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Blister alpine binding test shootout

Update: Blister Alpine Binding Shootout

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We've been spending a lot of time A/B testing a whole bunch of different alpine bindings — all on the same model of ski. Check out our latest update, with new thoughts on bindings from Salomon, Marker, & Tyrolia.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer RC4 Pro LV for Blister

23/24 Fischer RC4 Pro LV

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We've been spending time in Fischer's new 140-flex boot — check out our initial impressions, including comparisons to the Lange Shadow, Tecnica Mach1, and the RC4 Pro MV BOA.

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Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 110

2023-2024 Rossignol Sender Free 110

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We now have had a handful of our reviewers on two lengths of the new Rossignol Sender Free 110, and there’s no question, it's already getting a lot of buzz going into the 23/24 season. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to find out why.

Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 V2

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The recently released TrailFly G 270 V2 serves as an updated version of Inov-8’s celebrated zero-drop trail running shoe — a highly capable option for tackling long distances at speed. While the changes the brand made are subtle in nature, we think they help elevate the shoe’s performance without subtracting from what already works. Check out our full review for the full story.
Blister reviews the Rossignol Sender Free 110

23/24 Rossignol Sender Free 110

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We've had several reviewers spending time on two different lengths of the new Sender Free 110 — check out their thoughts so far.

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Blister MTB Brake Shootout

MTB Brake Shootout

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What’s the most important component on a mountain bike? A strong argument could be made for brakes, and there are now a greater number of good, powerful brakes than ever before. But how do they actually stack up against each other? We’ve spent the past year-plus directly comparing eight of the top options from Shimano, SRAM, TRP, Hayes, Hope, Magura, & Cascade Components — in this in-depth roundup, we explain how they all compare, what each does best, and which ones might be ideal for you.
David Golay reviews the Magura MT7 HC3 Brakes for Blister

Magura MT7 HC3 Brakes

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There are a lot of good brakes on the market these days — way more than just a few years ago — and Magura’s MT7 HC3 brakes do a lot of things differently from most of their competitors. So how do they stack up in the increasingly crowded market, and who are they going to work best for?
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Moment Wildcat for Blister

2022-2023 Moment Wildcat

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The Moment Wildcat and its predecessor, the Bibby, have a long history at Blister, and we're now ready to chime in about the latest version of this playful charger. Check out our full review to learn more.

BLISTER+: Real-World Testimonials

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When you play outdoors, injuries happen; it’s just a matter of time. And those injuries can be expensive. So we launched our BLISTER+ Membership to address this, and here, we provide our own real-world stories of why it’s so valuable and how it works.
David Golay reviews the Hope Tech 4 V4 for Blister

Hope Tech 4 V4

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Hope’s disc brakes got a major overhaul in the form of the new Tech 4 generation earlier this year, and that brought a very major increase in power to the range. But how does their burliest brake, the Tech 4 V4, compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
Blister reviews the Fischer Ranger 102

22/23 Fischer Ranger 102

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Update 7.29.22: We spent more time on the new Ranger 102 this past spring, and have some updates on it, including how it performs at some different mount points.

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Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Atomic Bent 110 for Blister

2022-2023 Atomic Bent 110

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The Atomic Bent 110 brings much of the popular Bent Chetler 120’s playfulness, low weight, and maneuverability to a slightly more practical, narrower platform. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the whole story.
Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon S/LAB MTN Summit for Blister

22/23 Salomon S/LAB MTN Summit

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Update 5.31.22: Here are some new thoughts on the S/Lab MTN Summit's fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, and how it pairs with the ZipFit GFT liner.

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Luke Koppa & Drew Kelly review the Wagner Summit 109 for Blister

2022-2023 Wagner Summit 109

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The Summit 109 is the newest addition to Wagner's "Factory Series" of skis, and it's a very well-rounded all-mountain ski that two of our reviewers — with quite different skiing styles — both really enjoyed. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
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