BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2023-2024 K2 Mindbender 106C
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for two lengths of the K2 Mindbender 106C.
Flash Review: 23/24 K2 Mindbender 106C W
K2 updated their lighter “Mindbender C” skis for 23/24, and we’ve been skiing the new Mindbender 106C W. Check out our initial impressions.
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2023-2024 G3 SEEKr R3 100
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the G3 SEEKr R3 100.
Vorsprung’s New Coil Shock & Development Process (Ep.203)
Vorsprung Suspension has been teasing an upcoming coil shock for a while now, and we sat down with founder Steve Mathews to get the rundown on its design, the prototyping and testing process, and a whole lot more.
Flash Review: 23/24 Cardiff Goat Ski
Cardiff first made a name for themselves in the snowboard world, but in addition to their boards, we’ve been testing their Goat ski. Check out our initial impressions.
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‘Out Cold’ with Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.7)
We’re discussing the cult classic, Out Cold, starring Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover); Jack London (Dazed & Confused); snowboard legend, Todd Richards; and a number of other Hollywood staples. And we ask you: are you among the 8%?
2023-2024 Dynafit Tigard 114
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Dynafit Tigard 114.
2023-2024 Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti
New for the 23/24 season, Rossignol’s Forza 70D V-Ti is designed with accessible carving and high edge angles in mind, and it’s a unique ride. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Forza 70D V-Ti
We compare the Forza 70D V-Ti to the Head Supershape e-Rally, Head Supershape e-Titan, K2 Disruption 78Ti, K2 Disruption 78C, Fischer RC4 The Curv, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer RC One 82 GT, K2 Disruption MTi, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Parlor Warbird, Renoun Atlas 80, Dynastar Speed Omeglass WC FIS SL, Black Crows Mirus Cor, Folsom Spar Turbo, & Line Blade.
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2023-2024 Meier Quickdraw
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Meier Quickdraw.
Flash Review: 23/24 J Skis Joyride
J says the Joyride offers “the most nimble and playful feel on firm snow.” Here are our initial thoughts on this 90mm-wide all-mountain ski.
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North Shore Billet Talon Cranks
North Shore Billet is back in the crank game, so how does their new Talon offering stack up in against an ever-growing number of good options?
Gear of the Year, 2023 (Ep.278)
Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, Kara Williard, and Justin Bobb reflect on some of the standout products and notable trends that defined the past year in ski and snowboard gear.
Win a CARV Digital Ski Coach
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get CARV’s in-boot digital ski coach, plus a free yearlong membership to their coaching and training platform!
2023-2024 Peak 104 by Bode
What happens when Bode Miller, one of the most interesting and unconventional ski racers of all time, designs an all-mountain ski? Check out our full review and Deep Dive Comparisons of the Peak 104 by Bode.
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Forbidden Dreadnought V2
We’ve been expecting an updated Forbidden Dreadnought since the Druid V2 broke cover last year, and now it’s here — with more suspension travel, increased adjustability, a new suspension layout, and radical geometry. Check out what Forbidden has cooked up.
Flash Review: 23/24 Folsom TRN TEK
Folsom says their TRN TEK is “the only NEW straight ski on the market,” and our managing editor just spent closing day on this 201cm-long, 69mm-wide ski. Here are his thoughts on the experience, including how much / little he had to adapt to the vintage design, how it compares to modern skis, and more.
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Stuff We Like: March 2024
This edition of our Stuff We Like series includes everything from a whole collection of bike tools to splitboard skins, children’s books, goggles with a heads-up display, portable radios, and more. Here are some of the latest products that our reviewers have been testing and enjoying.
Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra: Stories from the Field (Ep.304)
Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra share stories about their all-time favorite days in the mountains; their scariest experiences; times they were the most starstruck; what they wish they could tell their younger selves; and more.
New Tech to Simplify Decision Making in the Backcountry (Ep.292)
After years in the backcountry and a near-death experience, IFMGA Guide, Jeff Banks, wanted to build a tool that could simplify and improve the decision-making of any backcountry user. The result is Aspect Avy. We talk with Jeff about how this app compares to and complements other backcountry tools; how it accounts for human factors; the general state of tech in the backcountry; and more.
RMU Launches New 2025 Ski Collection
RMU has launched their 2024-2025 ski collection, and it includes several brand-new models, updates to existing ones (including some favorites of our reviewers), and more. Here are the details.
Flash Review: 24/25 RMU Apostle 106
The Apostle 106 has been a favorite of a few of our reviewers, and we’ve been skiing the updated version. So, how similar or different is the new ski? Here are our initial thoughts.
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2024-2025 RMU Apostle 106 Wood
Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the RMU Apostle 106 Wood.
Win MTB Gear from POC
The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will both get mountain bike riding gear from POC!
Brook Macdonald on Fresh Starts, DH Race Bike Design, Moving to Forbidden, & More (Ep.216)
Brook Macdonald’s return to racing World Cup DH after breaking his back at Mont Sainte Anne in 2019 was nothing short of remarkable, but the last few race seasons have still been difficult ones for Brook. On this week’s episode of Bikes & Big Ideas, he opens up about a lot of those struggles, and the things he’s changed in order to come into the 2024 season feeling refreshed, reenergized, and with a renewed hunger to compete.
Propain Sresh CF
Propain calls the new Sresh CF a lighter, more Trail-oriented eMTB alongside their burlier Ekano, but it’s got a full-power drive system and options for more Enduro-oriented builds, too. So what have they come up with? Check out our First Look for all the info.
2024-2025 Black Crows Corvus
Black Crows is once again overhauling their original ski, the Corvus, and the new version looks very different from the previous one. Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, rocker profile pictures, & some basic info about the latest Pink Crow.