BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2025-2026 Romp Sidehit 89
Romp Skis in Crested Butte, CO has designed a new frontside ski with less-than-perfect conditions in mind. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Romp Sidehit 89.
Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Sidehit 89
Romp’s new Sidehit 89 was designed with the sorts of early-season conditions many mountains are currently experiencing, and we’ve been logging a lot of laps on it lately. Here are some of our initial impressions.
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2 Big BLISTER Updates for 2026 (Ep.388)
Starting January 1, 2026, we’re adding an additional 20 outdoor activities covered by BLISTER+, bringing the number up to 50 outdoor activities that are covered globally. So Jonathan Ellsworth and Kristin Sinnott discuss that, then talk about the 2026 Blister Summit that’s happening at Snowbird on April 13, 2026.
2025-2026 Weston Gnarnia
The new Gnarnia from Weston does an unusually good job of balancing an ability to both charge and play. Our review explains why we think the Gnarnia just might be the “quiver of one” board that some folks have been looking for.
Win Carv’s Digital Ski Coach System
Who doesn’t want to improve their skiing? This week’s winners will each get the Carv 2 Ski Coach system as well as a Carv Season Pass! Enter before December 26th for your chance to win.
4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
In Part Two of our reviewers’ 4-ski quiver selections, we hear from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look to see what they’ve picked this year, and then let us know which skis you’d select.
Ski Testing, Ski Technique, & Data Analytics with Carv (Ep.374)
What can you learn when you analyze hundreds of thousands of ski turns? What does it tell you about ski technique? And what can be learned about the gear you use to make those turns — and the gear we test and evaluate? We discuss all of the above with the team at Carv.
Flash Review: Lal Katana
The Katana is Lal’s first in-house frame, built around their Supre Drive drivetrain, and we’ve started spending time on it. So, is its on-trail performance as unconventional as its aesthetics might suggest? Here’s our early take.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Kästle Paragon 93
Kästle calls the Paragon 93 a “true all-rounder,” and we’ve been testing that claim. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on this lightweight, metal-laminate ski.
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2025-2026 Kästle Paragon 93
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Kästle Paragon 93.
Reviewer Reports: Lal Katana, Norco Sight VLT, Yeti LTe, & More (Ep.305)
David and Simon give a rundown on some of the bikes they’re testing, including a variety of very different eMTBs, a couple of mixed-wheel Trail bikes, and more.
Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb (Ep.93)
Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide.
2025-2026 J Skis Flight
J Skis has released a narrower take on their Escalator twin-tip 50/50 ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new J Skis Flight.
Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Flight
We’ve been testing the new 95mm-wide J Skis Flight on lifts and the skintrack — here are some of our initial thoughts on this lightweight all-mountain ski.
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Shimano GE900 GTX Shoes
Our Bike Editor has been on a decade-plus-long hunt for his ideal waterproof clipless shoe. Is the Shimano GE9 GTX the answer?
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Flash Review: 25/26 Heritage Lab AM100
Heritage Lab’s AM100 blends elements of traditional chargers with modern, freestyle-friendly models, and the results have been very interesting so far. Here are our initial thoughts on the AM100.
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2025-2026 Heritage Lab AM100
Heritage Lab recently released their latest take on a modern all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the AM100.
Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.
Win Goggles and Sunglasses from Roka!
This week, THREE winners of our Gear Giveaway will each get a pair of Roka’s new goggles — and a pair of their sunglasses! Enter before January 9th for your chance to win.
Deep Dive: Yeti LTe
We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.
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Yeti LTe
Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.
Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96
We’ve been logging laps on the newest version of Blizzard’s longstanding touring ski — here’s what has stood out so far.
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2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96
Blizzard has updated their Zero G series of lightweight backcountry touring skis. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Blizzard Zero G 96.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Which two skis would you use for all the skiing you do? Would the answer change if you only rode chairlifts? What if you only skied in the backcountry? What if you didn’t know *where* you’d be skiing? Here are more of our reviewers’ answers to these questions — take a look and let us know what you would pick.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 1 (Ep.95)
As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.
Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)
On 12.27.25, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and its residents? And what does this strike — and others — say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry?