BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
‘Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time’ w/ Nikolai Schirmer, Cody Townsend, & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.35)
We talk with Nikolai Schirmer about snow monk warriors, obsessive weirdos, and his outstanding new movie. And Cody Townsend (who is in the film) joins in to talk about the evolution of ski culture, filmmaking, and more.
Flash Review — Santa Cruz Bronson 5
Update 2.6.2024: We’ve got the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 in for a long-term review, and have some updated thoughts on how it stacks up.
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2024-2025 Nordica Enforcer 104
Many of us loved the original Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, but this season, Nordica updated it. So, just how similar or different is this new, un-Freed Enforcer 104? Here’s our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 104
We compare the Enforcer 104 to the previous Enforcer 104 Free, current Enforcer 99, Nordica Unleashed 108, Volkl Mantra 102, Salomon Stance 102, Blizzard Anomaly 102, Moment Commander 102, Folsom Primary 104, Romp Oso 105, 4FRNT MSP 107, Wagner Summit 107, Stockli Stormrider 102, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Black Crows Justis, Atomic Maverick 105 CTI, J Skis Hotshot, Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti, Armada Declivity X 102, Line Optic 104, Icelantic Nomad 106, Salomon QST 106, Rossignol Sender Soul 102, & Fischer Ranger 102.
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2025-2026 Atomic Remedy 130
A number of freeride & freestyle skiers have long opted for modified racing boots because of their precise fit and strong downhill performance. Now, Atomic has launched a race-inspired boot with a freeski-focus: the Atomic Remedy 130. Here are the details.
Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130
We’ve been spending time in Atomic’s new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.
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Pivot Trailcat
The Pivot Trail 429 and Trail 429 Enduro are no longer — but the new Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT aim to be worthy replacements. The new bikes share a frame but are aimed at different corners of the Trail bike market. Curious what Pivot cooked up? Check out our First Look.
Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti
This season, Dynastar overhauled most of their directional freeride skis. Here are our initial thoughts on the new M-Pro 100 Ti.
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2024-2025 Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Dynastar M-Pro 100 Ti.
2025-2026 Salomon S/Pro Supra Dual BOA 120 GW
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown of Salomon’s new dual-BOA all-mountain ski boot, the S/Pro Supra Dual BOA 120 GW.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, January 2025 (Ep.344)
Cody and Jonathan review some of the big news of January; rate Cody’s take; share what we’re reading & watching; offer some mountain town advice; and more.
2024-2025 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI
When it comes to powder skis, the Atomic Bent Chetler has been a staple for well over a decade, sometimes overshadowing their more directional pow sticks. Their latest offering, the Maverick 115 CTI, makes the argument that it deserves just as much attention as its more freestyle-oriented sibling — here’s our Full Review.
Deep Dive: Atomic Maverick 115 CTI
We compare the Maverick 115 CTI to the Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Atomic Maverick 105 CTI, Atomic Backland 109, Volkl Blaze 114, Blizzard Rustler 11, Moment Wildcat, Line Optic 114, Volkl Revolt 114, Head Kore 117, Icelantic Nomad 112, Salomon QST Blank, Nordica Unleashed 114, Salomon QST X, 4FRNT Renegade, Black Crows Anima, Rossignol Sender Free 118, Meier Leeper, & RMU Apostle 114.
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High Above Supernatural Vest Pack
High Above has made a name for itself over the years for high-quality, US-made hip packs and accessories. With vest packs seemingly growing in popularity, High Above has thrown their hat into the ring with the new Supernatural. Check out our First Look for more about High Above’s take on a bike-focused vest pack.
Reviewer Reports: New Head Kores, Ski Boots, & One Age-Old Question (Ep.333)
Luke, Kara, & Jonathan discuss Head’s overhauled collection of Kore skis; Jonathan makes a confession after he took some carving skis off piste; Kara and Luke discuss a bunch of boots they’ve been testing; Jonathan poses an age-old question about boot flexes; Kara breaks down the setups she’s bringing to Japan; and much more.
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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.
2025-2026 Majesty Vanguard 108 Ti
Majesty is introducing a new playful, metal-laminate ski for freeriders who want something narrower than the Vanguard 118 Ti. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Majesty Vanguard 108 Ti.
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.
Deep Dive: Icelantic Nomad 106
We compare the Nomad 106 to the previous Nomad 105, current Nomad 112, Nomad 100, J Skis Hotshot, Salomon QST 106, Nordica Unleashed 108, Moment Wildcat 108, 4FRNT Devastator, Armada ARV 106, Dynastar M-Free 108, K2 Reckoner 110, Fischer Ranger 108, Rossignol Sender Soul 102, ZAG Slap 104, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, RMU Apostle 106, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Armada Declivity X 102, Line Optic 104, DPS Wailer 107, & Line Pandora 106.
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Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System
The TWO winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass!
Matt Manser on Atomic’s New Redster Ski Boots, New Remedy 130, & More (Ep.334)
What’s the difference between a true race boot; a race-inspired ski boot; and a high-performance freeride or freestyle boot? Matt and Jonathan discuss all of these things and more, and you’ll hear the most important rant / public service announcement in GEAR:30 history.