BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2024-2025 Moment Countach 104
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Countach 104.
Flash Review: 24/25 Moment Countach 104
This season, Moment added a narrower, more firm-snow-friendly version of their “directional freestyle” ski, and we’ve started spending time on the Countach 104. Here are our initial impressions.
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Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post
Fox took their time bringing their first wireless dropper post to the market, but was it worth the wait? Here’s our Full Review of the new Transfer Neo.
Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics (Ep.59)
Chef Paul Jensen and Eli discuss Paul’s background, the unique world of culinary competition, and what it means to represent the U.S. in one of the most prestigious food contests on earth — the Culinary Olympics.
2025-2026 Head Kore 93 Ti W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new women’s Head Kore 93 Ti W.
2025-2026 Rossignol Sender Free 100
Rossignol has revealed the latest addition to their Sender Free lineup, and the new Sender Free 100 looks very similar to its wider sibling, the Sender Free 110. But this isn’t simply a case of ‘shrink it (and pink it).’ Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and more info on the Sender Free 100.
Flash Review: 25/26 Rossignol Sender Free 100
Several of us have been testing Rossignol’s brand-new Sender Free 100 and comparing it to Rossignol’s other freeride / freestyle skis. Here’s what we’ve found so far.
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Flash Review: 24/25 4FRNT MSP 107
The latest version of 4FRNT’s all-conditions charger is a bit of an outlier in today’s market, but what actually sets it apart? Here are our initial impressions.
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2024-2025 4FRNT MSP 107
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the 4FRNT MSP 107.
Fox Speedframe Helmets
Safety is the whole point when it comes to helmets, and two of the updated models in Fox’s Speedframe lineup are now #1 and #2 in Virginia Tech’s safety rankings. But how does the new Speedframe Pro fit and feel compared to the prior generation? We’re ready to weigh in.
Flash Review: 24/25 Heritage Lab Swallowtail R120
Reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, has been testing a new version of Heritage Lab’s big-mountain powder ski, the Swallowtail R120. Here are his initial impressions after his first days with it in Alaska.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2
We’ve been logging time in the Kaliber 130 BOA2 and have started to learn some things about this new boot and the dual-BOA system in general.
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2025-2026 Head Kaliber 130 MV BOA2
Here are the details and our measured specs for Head’s new dual-BOA all-mountain boot, the Kaliber 130 MV GW BOA2.
Sports Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, & Magic Bird Poop with Skratch Labs’ Founder, Dr. Allen Lim (Ep.345)
You geek out about your gear, but do you know how to fuel yourself when you’re out in the mountains or on the trail? What, when, and how much should you be eating and drinking? We talk to Scratch Labs founder, Dr. Allen Lim, about all of this, and more.
2024-2025 Icelantic Nomad 106
Icelantic overhauled their most popular skis this season — but was this risky move worth it? After a full season of testing, we think it was. Here’s our Full Review of the new Nomad 106.
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Flash Review: 2026 Fox 36 Grip X2
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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25/26 Fischer Boot Lineup, the Importance of Inner Boots, & More w/ Christoph Lentz (Ep.341)
We catch up with Christoph Lentz, Fischer’s Global Product Manager for Alpine Boots, to discuss the highlights of their 25/26 boot lineup; the evolution of their RC4 family; why inner boots are such an important piece to the puzzle; their use of D3O; and a whole lot more.
Win Baselayers From Woolf Merino
The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will both get any shirt, pants, and socks of their choosing from Woolf Merino!
2025-2026 Atomic Bent 100
The Atomic Bent 100 has been one of the best-selling skis on the market for several years now — and for good reason — but Atomic recently decided to update it. So, how far have they strayed from their winning recipe? Here’s our Full Review of the latest Bent 100.
Deep Dive: Atomic Bent 100
We compare the Atomic Bent 100 to the previous Bent 100, Atomic Bent 110, Black Crows Camox, Fischer Nightstick 97, J Skis Allplay, Head Oblivion 102, Dynastar M-Free 99, Dynastar M-Free 100, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Chronic 101, K2 Omen Team, Nordica Unleashed 98, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Studio 2, Salomon Depart, Salomon QST 100, RMU Apostle 96 Ti, Line Optic 96, Line Pandora 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, ZAG Slap 98, Icelantic Nomad 100, and Rossignol Sender Soul 102.
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1UP RackAttach and Accessory Panel System
1UP recently launched an innovative gear-carrying solution that attaches to their swing-out hitch mount, effectively dipping their toes into the overlanding scene — check out what they’ve been up to.
2025-2026 RMU Valhalla 97
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated RMU Valhalla 97.
Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 100
Update: we have a whole new batch of test skis in from ON3P, and we’ve now logged several days on both the ‘Signature’ and ‘Ripper’ versions of their Woodsman 100. Here are our main takeaways so far.
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2024-2025 ON3P Woodsman 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the standard version of the ON3P Woodsman 100, as well as the custom “Ripper” variant.
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood, March 2025 (Ep. 268)
Dylan and Simon recap the incredibly well-attended RedBull Tennessee National DH race, a range of interesting bike industry news, some exciting new products, and a whole lot more.
Flash Review: RockShox Reverb AXS B1
The new Reverb AXS B1 dropper from RockShox represents a ground-up redesign of the old one. Does it deliver a better on-trail experience? We’ve been riding the new one, and have some initial thoughts to share.
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Hunt Enduro V3 Wheels
Hunt is claiming that the rims used on their new Enduro V3 wheels are the strongest they’ve ever made. The hub is all new too, with a new star ratchet-based design — check out our First Look for a dive into the technical details.