BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Amie Engerbretson on Ugly Sweater Parties + Can the Outdoor Community Actually Make a Difference? (Ep.330)
Jonathan talks with professional skier Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”
Ohlins DH38 & RXF38 Coil Spring Kits
Öhlins is one of the few suspension brands offering a coil conversion kit for their forks, and it manages to incorporate some compelling features at a reasonable price point. Does it deliver that fabled coil-sprung magic, or is there more to the story? Our reviewers have some thoughts after a few months of testing.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (24/25)
Rounding out our annual 4-ski quiver picks, Jonathan Ellsworth and Kristin Sinnott share their thoughts on what their personal 4-ski quivers would look like.
Moment Skis 24/25 Lineup with Luke Jacobson (Ep.319)
Jonathan talks with Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s latest skis; some former Moment skis; some other companies’ skis; why Hoji is a traitor(!!); and more.
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.
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10 Quick Things: ‘Jet Lag & Lost Passport’ Edition (Ep.338)
Jet lag, losing his passport (and advice for how to replace a lost passport), skiing in Switzerland, updates for THE HUNDRED, pizza reviews, and more — that’s what we’ve got for you in Jonathan Ellsworth’s latest edition of ‘10 Quick Things.’
2024-2025 Faction La Machine 4 Massive
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for one of Faction’s touring powder skis, the La Machine 4 Massive.
2024-2025 Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Blizzard Black Pearl 88.
2024-2025 HEAD Supershape e-Magnum
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the HEAD Supershape e-Magnum.
2024-2025 ON3P Mango 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the ON3P Mango 100.
2024-2025 K2 Reckoner KF
Karl Fostvedt and K2 have been working on a ski that suits Karl’s uniquely playful but hard-charging style, and the new Reckoner KF is the result. It’s an uncommon take on a modern all-mountain-freestyle ski, but for certain skiers, it’ll be a ton of fun. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more.
Deep Dive: K2 Reckoner KF
We compare the K2 Reckoner KF to the K2 Reckoner 110, K2 Reckoner 124, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Wildcat, Line Bacon 115, DPS Koala 111, Armada ARV 112, Icelantic Nomad 112, RMU Apostle 114, Head Oblivion 116, RMU Professor 111, Rossignol Blackops 118, Moment Deathwish, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Meier Leeper, Faction Studio 3, Prior Northwest 116, Black Crows Anima, Blizzard Rustler 11, Volkl Revolt 114, Line Optic 114, & Salomon QST Blank.
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2024-2025 Jones Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard, 160 cm
The Jones Ultralight lineup of splitboards applies high-end construction techniques to some of their proven shapes, and we’ve been spending time on their Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard to see how this pricey construction works in a shape designed for high-speed and technical descents.
2024-2025 Head Crux 93 Pro
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Head Crux 93 Pro touring ski.
2024-2025 DPS Carbon Wailer 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new DPS Carbon Wailer 100.
2024-2025 Atomic Backland 108 W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Atomic Backland 108 W.
2024-2025 Nordica Steadfast 85 DC
Nordica claims the Steadfast 85 DC is “at home in any terrain and all conditions,” but they also say similar things about their Enforcer skis, so what really makes the Steadfast 85 stand out? Here’s our Full Review.