Reviewing The News w/ Ryan Palmer, Jan ‘24 (Ep.207)

Reviewing the News w/ Ryan Palmer, January 2024 (Ep.207)

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We’re expanding our Reviewing the News podcast series to Bikes & Big Ideas, and in this inaugural episode, hosts Simon Stewart and Ryan Palmer kick things off by discussing Greg Minnaar leaving Santa Cruz, Mondraker’s US expansion and new ultra-talented World Cup DH team, the state of the bike industry at large, and a whole lot more.
David Golay reviews the Knolly Chilcotin 6.0 for Blister

Knolly Chilcotin 6.0

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Knolly teased an extensive overhaul of their bike lineup when they launched the new Endorphin last fall, and now the next model has broken cover. Check out our First Look for the rundown on the new Chilcotin.
Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Ridge binding for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Dynafit Ridge Binding

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Dynafit's new Ridge AT binding is not only impressive when it comes to ease of use, but also its performance. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Stöckli Stormrider 95 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Stöckli Stormrider 95

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We just got our first day on the Stöckli Stormrider 95, and so far, it's shaping up to be a very intriguing option in the directional all-mountain class. Check out our intiial on-snow impressions.

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Blister reviews the Moment Countach 110 ski

2023-2024 Moment Countach 110

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The new Countach 110 is one of the few skis in Moment’s lineup that doesn’t neatly fit into one of their established product series. After first testing it at last year’s Blister Summit, several of our reviewers continued to put time on it over the past year, and now it’s time for them to chime in — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Blister reviews the Moment Countach 110 ski

Deep Dive: Moment Countach 110

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We compare the Countach 110 to the Moment Commander 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Wildcat, Moment Deathwish, Rossignol Sender Free 110, DPS Koala 111, Rossignol Sender Squad, Dynastar M-Free 108, Meier Leeper, Black Crows Anima, Blizzard Cochise 106, Volkl Katana 108, Rossignol Sender 106 Ti+, Faction Dancer 3, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, Nordica Unleashed 108, Black Crows Corvus, Icelantic Nomad 105, J Skis Hotshot, 4FRNT Hoji, Blizzard Rustler 11, Fischer Ranger 108, Head Kore 111, Line Blade Optic 114, & Salomon QST Blank.

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David Golay riding the Propain Tyee

Propain Tyee

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The Propain Tyee is an especially good value for money in terms of the parts spec and looks well-thought-out on paper, but does it all come together on the trail? We’ve spent several months on one and are ready to weigh in.
David Golay reviews the Propain Tyee for Blister

Deep Dive: Propain Tyee

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We compare the Propain Tyee to the Kavenz VHP 16, SCOR 4060 LT, YT Capra, Santa Cruz Nomad, Santa Cruz Bronson, We Are One Arrival 152, Trek Slash, Trek Fuel EX, Starling Murmur Enduro, Orbea Rallon, Orbea Occam LT, REEB Steezl, Yeti SB160, and Pivot Firebird.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Anomaly 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Blizzard Anomaly 102

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The new Anomaly 102 has big shoes to fill — namely, the Blizzard Bonafide & Cochise's roles in the brand's line. Here are our initial on-snow impressions for the new ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for BLISTER.

2023-2024 RMU Apostle 96 Pro

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The Apostle 96 Pro takes RMU’s playful all-mountain shape and adds two sheets of metal — a combo we don’t often see. So, how well does the resulting ski blend these seemingly unusual design traits? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 96 Pro for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Apostle 96 Pro

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We compare the RMU Apostle 96 Pro to the standard RMU Apostle 96, RMU Apostle 106 Pro, Line Blade Optic 96, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Endurance 98, Blizzard Rustler 9, Salomon QST 98, Nordica Enforcer 99, Volkl M6 Mantra, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Fischer Ranger 102, Black Crows Justis, Head Kore 99, Elan Ripstick 106, Faction Dancer 2, Black Crows Camox, Dynastar M-Free 99, Nordica Unleashed 98, Rossignol Blackops 98, Season Kin, K2 Reckoner 102, 4FRNT Switch, Faction Mana 2, Liberty Origin 101, Shaggy's Ahmeek 95, Shaggy's Mohawk 98, Season Aero, Line Blade, & K2 Mindbender 96C.

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