BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Kona Process 134
The Kona Process 134 stays true to its roots and proves — yet again — that a bike doesn’t need to be complicated to be good. Check out our Full Review to see what it’s all about.
Arid Cycles on Self-Taught Frame Design, the Spade Enduro Bike, & More (Ep.245)
The Arid Spade Enduro bike prototypes are awfully striking for a host of reasons — including that their designer, Ethan Eggert, is just 19 years old. We sat down with Ethan to hear how and why he decided to start building bikes; how the Spade has evolved over its first three iterations; his plans for eventually selling frames; and a bunch more.
Propain Rage 3 R CF
Propain has been on a roll with new bike releases this year, and now it’s their Downhill bike’s turn — enter the new Rage 3 R CF. Feedback from Propain’s race team has yielded small changes that focus on frame stiffness and a quieter ride. All of the details are in our First Look.
Park City Ski Boot
With 43 years of experience, and the impressive balance of being both a ski industry expert and bootfitter as well as a board-certified Pedorthist, Brent Amsbury at Park City Ski Boot has the expertise, passion, and tools to ensure that you are comfortable and dialed in your next pair of ski boots!
2025 Pivot Shuttle LT
The updated Pivot Shuttle LT is the latest eMTB with the new Bosch Performance Line CX motor, but it goes one step further with the Race Limited Edition version of the drive system. The new version gets some other updates, too — our First Look has the details.
Dr. Gloria Beim on the Paris Olympics; Pre-Season Training Advice; the Most Common Ski & Snowboard Injuries; & More (Ep.329)
Dr. Gloria Beim, the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris, is back to talk about her experience at the Paris games; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.
Deep Dive: 2025 Trek Top Fuel
We compare the Trek Top Fuel to the prior-generation Top Fuel, Specialized Epic Evo, Rocky Mountain Element, Transition Spur, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Revel Rascal V2, Pivot Trail 429, and Forbidden Druid V2
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2025 Trek Top Fuel
The last Trek Top Fuel was a big departure from the versions that preceded it — so has Trek given it another major overhaul with their latest update, or refined the recipe that made the outgoing model popular in the first place? We’ve got answers.
Blister Travel Guide: Chamonix
Considering a ski or snowboard trip to Chamonix? It’s one of the most famous locales in the wintersports world for a reason, and in this Blister Travel Guide, we provide all the insider info needed to make the most of your trip.
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5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (24/25)
Which 5 skis would you pick for all the skiing you do? We’re once again asking our reviewers to provide their answers, and in Part Two of our 5-ski quiver picks, we hear from Paul Forward, Mark Danielson, & Jonathan Ellsworth.
24/25 Ski Season & Big Moves w/ Spokane Alpine Haus (Ep.318)
We catch up with Drew and Rachel Harding of our Blister Recommended Shop, Spokane Alpine Haus, to hear all about the exciting recent developments at the shop; how this news runs counter to a lot of what you see from local retailers these days; what ski / snowboard gear they’re excited about for the 24/25 season, and more.
Win Skis From 4FRNT
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the new NEVAR ski from 4FRNT!
High Above on US Manufacturing, Pack Design, Expanding Their Lineup, & More (Ep.244)
High Above has been making high-quality bike packs and accessories — in the US — for well over a decade. We sat down with them to get their thoughts on the value (and downsides) of US manufacturing; talk about their design and testing process; get some teasers of what they’re working on; and a whole lot more.
Cannondale Moterra SL vs. Mondraker Dune XR | Head-to-Head Video
The Cannondale Moterra SL and Mondraker Dune XR both offer lots of travel at fairly low weights for the eMTB category, but they accomplish that in very different ways. In this Head-to-Head video, Blister editors Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood compare and contrast these two eMTBs, discuss what sorts of riders will get along best with each one, and (try to) decide which one they’d each personally pick.
Cannondale Moterra SL
The groundbreaking Cannondale Moterra SL is claimed to be the lightest full-power eMTB on the market, but has it made too many compromises to get there, or does it deliver something truly unique? Check out our Full Review for our take.
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Flash Review: 24/25 Armada ARV 112
Here are some of our initial takeaways after spending time on Armada’s new freestyle-friendly powder (or all-mountain?) ski.
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2024-2025 Armada ARV 112
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Armada ARV 112.
Flash Review — Nicolai/Geometron G1
Update 12.18.2024: We’ve spent a lot more time on the new Geometron G1 and have experimented with a lot more of its myriad customization options. Check out what we’ve learned so far.
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‘Falling for Christmas’ w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.32)
Amie and Jonathan discuss this Lyndsay Lohan Rom-Com / Christmas / Ski movie and have a very festive time debating whether it’s a Christmas delight or a modern-day dumpster fire. Plus, you have an opportunity to win a brand new pair of Atomic skis. Check it out!
Ibis Ripmo V3
While the Ibis Ripmo has stayed fairly consistent since its launch over six years ago, the mountain bike industry as a whole has shifted around it. So, where does it fit in today’s market, and how does it differentiate itself on the trail? Check out our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Ibis Ripmo V3
We compare the Ibis Ripmo V3 to several Trail/Enduro bikes in its class, including the previous Ibis Ripmo V2S, Revel Rail 29, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Spot Mayhem 140, and Santa Cruz Bronson.
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Flash Review: 24/25 Rossignol Sender Soul 102
Update 12.16.24: We’ve logged a lot more time on Rossignol’s newest all-mountain ski, the Sender Soul 102. Check out what we’ve learned since first skiing it at Blister Summit 2024.
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ATK launches new hybrid ski-touring binding, the ‘Hy’
There’s a new competitor in the class of hybrid ski-touring bindings. Here are the details on ATK’s Hy binding.
River Radamus: Skier, and U.S. Alpine Ski Racer (Ep.337)
River Radamus is a rising star on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. But first and foremost, River is someone who is very, very passionate about all types of skiing. Jonathan talked with River just after he laid down two top-10 finishes at Birds of Prey, and they discuss that plus his lifelong journey in skiing; the artistry he sees in ski racing; the importance of innovation in racing; his thoughts on how to help the next generation of ski racers, and a whole lot more.
Cane Creek Kitsuma V2 Shocks
Cane Creek has given their Kitsuma line of shocks an update, and we’ve got the scoop on all of the new refinements.
2024-2025 LINE Vision 104
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the LINE Vision 104.
2024-2025 Blizzard Anomaly 102
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Blizzard Anomaly 102.