2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 105 CTi
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Atomic Maverick 105 CTi.
Flash Review: 24/25 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W
Tecnica recently announced updates to their Zero G Tour ski boots for 24/25, and we’ve been skiing the newest and stiffest women-specific model in the lineup, the Zero G Tour Pro W. Here are some of our initial thoughts on the new boots’ fit and performance.
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2023-2024 Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Camber
Bryan Iguchi's pro model is designed for "having fun on it, on any mountain, in any condition." So, where does this do-everything, freestyle-inspired board really shine? Here's our Full Review.
2024-2025 Nordica Enforcer 99
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Nordica Enforcer 99.
Radical Acts: How to Create Change (Ep.297)
As people who love the outdoors, why can’t we just steer clear of the often gross world of politics? Caroline Gleich (professional ski mountaineer & U.S. Senate candidate), Nina Waters (athlete, creative, & Summit County commissioner), & Dr. Len Necefer (founder, Sonoran Avalanche Center & Natives Outdoors) make the case.
Flash Review: 24/25 Elan Ripstick 96
We've been spending time on the newest version of Elan's longstanding all-mountain ski — here are our initial thoughts on the updated Ripstick 96.
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Elan Announces Updated 24/25 Ripstick, Primetime, Playmaker, & Element Skis
Elan is updating a whole bunch of their skis for the 2024-2025 season, including several brand-new shapes and new constructions. Here are the details.
Flash Review: 24/25 Fischer RC4 Pro MV DYN BOA Zipfit
Fischer is adding a new model to their high-end RC4 Pro line, and this one has tech inserts for touring — but no walk mode. Check out Paul Forward's initial impressions.
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New & Current Deals for BLISTER+ Members
Become a BLISTER+ member, save a lot of dough. Check out our newest deals, including 15% off RUX's unique gear-hauling & storage products, 20% off skis from 4FRNT, 15% off carbon wheels from We Are One, 40% off Mountain Sense's snow-safety courses, & dozens more!
2023-2024 RMU Professor 121
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the RMU Professor 121.
Hope Carbon Cranks, TR Stem, & More
Hope is launching a whole bunch of new stuff today, including a carbon fiber crank, a new stem, and more — and they’ve added bronze to the color options across their lineup.
Win Antti Ollila’s Setup
The winner of this week’s Gear Giveaway will win the Prodigy 3 ski from Faction and the fs 01 120 boot from phaenom Footwear, the go-to setup of Finnish freestyle skier Antti Ollila!
New Gear from Blister Summit 2024 (Ep.285)
Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, and Justin Bobb go over a few of the MANY highlights of last week’s Blister Summit, and then dive into a bunch of the standout products they were each able to try at the event.
Dynastar, Lange, & Look Announce 24/25 Skis, Ski Boots, & Bindings
For the 24/25 season, we’re getting a lot of new products from Dynastar, Lange, & Look — including several new skis, a whole new RS boot collection, and a new Look Pivot 2.0 binding. Check out the details.
Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 98 W
Dynastar is overhauling their women-specific E-Pro 99 W for 24/25, and we spent time on the new version, the M-Pro 98 W. Here are our initial impressions.
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Privateer 141 and 161 Gen 2
Privateer has made a name for itself by building burly, no-nonsense bikes for aggressive riders, and while their new second-generation 141 and 161 don’t appear to waver from that goal, a lot of the design details have changed, and in very interesting ways. Check out our First Look for all the info.
Continental on Designing, Developing, & Testing Their Overhauled Tire Lineup (Ep.209)
Designing a new MTB tire from scratch is a lot of work. Doing 5 at once is a massive undertaking — but Continental did just that with their updated gravity tire lineup. We sat down with Continental product manager Alex Haenke and Atherton Racing’s Dan Brown to get the full story on the development and testing of the new tires.
We asked the Pros: What’s the 1st Ski You Loved? | Video
At Blister Summit 2024, we asked Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad, Eric "Hoji" Hjorleifson, Drew Petersen, & Sander Hadley to tell us about the first ski they truly loved — and their answers did not disappoint.
Sensus Crue Flat Pedals
Born from the mind of Cam Zink, the Sensus Crue flat pedals are visually striking and made from high-end materials. So, how do they actually feel on trail, and how do they compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
Rossignol Announces New 24/25 Skis, Ski Boots, & Snowboards
Rossignol has announced a ton of new ski & snowboard products for the 2024-2025 season — including multiple skis, ski boots, boards, & more. Here are the details.