Kara Williard discusses the Fischer RC4 105 MV BOA for BLISTER

Flash Review: 23/24 Fischer RC4 105 MV BOA & Buckle

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We've been A/B testing Fischer's 23/24 RC4 105 MV BOA against the buckled version. Check out our initial impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Fischer RC4 105 MV BOA for BLISTER

2023-2024 Fischer RC4 105 MV W BOA & Buckle 

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For 23/24, Fischer redesigned their entire RC4 lineup, which includes three new lasts, and arguably the biggest overhaul was to their MV series. Check out our First Look for all the details about the new RC4 collection, the women-specific RC4 105 MV BOA, and how it compares to the traditional buckled version.
Magnus Manson is Back (Ep.159)

Magnus Manson is Back (Ep.159)

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Magnus Manson had to put his burgeoning World Cup DH career on hold while he battled cancer, and now he’s gearing back up for the upcoming season. So we sat down with Magnus to talk about his treatment & recovery; staying motivated; filming and racing throughout his treatment; and a whole lot more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Line Bacon 115 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Line Bacon 115

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For the 2023-2024 season, Line has opted to replace the previous Outline with the brand-new Bacon 115 — check out our initial impressions.

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Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 10

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Blizzard opted to update one of their most popular and most versatile skis, the Sheeva 10, and we’ve been A/B testing the new and old versions to see how they compare. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we’ve found.
Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

Deep Dive: Blizzard Sheeva 10

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We compare the recently redesigned 23/24 Blizzard Sheeva 10 to the previous Sheeva 10, new Blizzard Sheeva 9, Blizzard Sheeva 11, Nordica Unleashed 98 W, Salomon QST Stella 106, Armada ARW 106 UL, Blizzard Black Pearl 97, Faction Dancer 3X, Fischer Ranger 102, K2 Mindbender 106C, Line Blade Optic 104, Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free, ZAG Slap 104, Head Kore 103 W, & Volkl Secret 102.

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Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 V2

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The recently released TrailFly G 270 V2 serves as an updated version of Inov-8’s celebrated zero-drop trail running shoe — a highly capable option for tackling long distances at speed. While the changes the brand made are subtle in nature, we think they help elevate the shoe’s performance without subtracting from what already works. Check out our full review for the full story.

Francesco Puppi on the Pro Trail Runners Association and the Future of the Sport (Ep.161)

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Nike Athlete Francesco Puppi co-founded the Pro Trail Runners Association (PTRA) in 2022 to enable an international body of elite trail runners to share concerns about the sport’s present and future. So, we sat down with him to learn more about the association’s specific areas of focus, how they plan on making an impact, and much more.

Moosejaw Announces 2023 Outdoor Accelerator Program Finalists | Vote For Your Favorites

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Moosejaw’s Outdoor Accelerator program helps early-stage outdoor startups move their companies forward via mentoring programs at the ICELab; work sessions with Moosejaw’s marketing and commerce teams; legal resources provided by Holland & Hart LLP; potential product launches on Moosejaw.com; and consultations with our BLISTER editors and reviewers. Now in its fourth year, the 2023 finalists have just been announced, and you can have a say in which companies make it all the way through to the Accelerator. Click here to learn about each finalist, and then vote for your favorites.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Season Kin for Blister

Deep Dive: Season Kin Ski

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We compare the Season Kin ski to the Season Aero ski, Season Nexus ski, Black Crows Mirus COR, Line Sir Francis Bacon, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Blade, Line Blade Optic 96, Faction Mana 2, DPS Koala 103, Whitedot Altum 104, Volkl Revolt 104, Majesty Dirty Bear XL, Nordica Unleashed 98, Black Crows Camox, Dynastar M-Free 99, Salomon QST 98, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Norse Enduro, Atomic Bent 100, J Skis Masterblaster, and 4FRNT Switch.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Season Kin for Blister

Season Kin Ski

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The Season Kin is a 98mm-wide ski that's part tight-radius carver and part freestyle jibber — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more about this nontraditional model.

Geoff McFetridge on Telemark vs. Alpine Skiing; Graphics; & Broadening Outdoor Media (Ep.249)

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Our friend (and wildly accomplished artist & designer), Geoff McFetridge, came to CB to pay us a visit, and after two great days of skiing, Geoff and Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ to talk telemark vs alpine skiing; ski graphics (and Geoff’s favorite graphic on a ski in Blister HQ); broadening outdoor media; Blister swag; and more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Season Adjustable Ski Poles for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: February 2023

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The February Edition of our "Stuff We Like" series features a variety of items, including organized travel solutions, baselayers and cozy sweats, backpacks, ski poles, drink mix and snacks, blister care, and much more. Check it out to see the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
Kara Williard discusses the Coalition Snow Rafiki for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 22/23 Coalition Snow Rafiki

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We've been spending time on Coalition Snow's widest ski, the Rafiki. Check out our initial impressions.

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2022-2023 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 S and Professional GW

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Atomic's new BOA-equipped boots may be getting all the attention right now, but their fixed-cuff, standard-buckle Hawx Ultra 130 deserves to be on the radar of a whole lot of skiers out there. Check out our full review of the standard Hawx Ultra 130 + the Hawx Ultra Professional to see our reviewers' thoughts on these boots after spending more than 100 days in them.
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