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Kara Williard reviews the Salomon QST Lumen 98 for BLISTER.

24/25 Salomon QST Lumen 98

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The QST Lumen 98 is situated in the middle of Salomon’s women-specific QST lineup, designed to be a versatile all-rounder. Check out our initial impressions to see how it handles a wide range of conditions.

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Zack Henderson and David Golay review the RAAW Madonna V3 for Blister

Flash Review — RAAW Madonna V3

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Update, 6/5/2024: We've had more reviewers on the RAAW Madonna V3, logged a lot more time on it, and made a bunch of setup changes. Check out how our impressions have evolved.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Fox Union BOA Flat shoes

Fox Union BOA Flat Shoes

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Fox only recently added shoes to their product lineup, but the range-topping Union BOA Flat brings a whole lot to the table without many drawbacks — if you can stomach the price. Check out our Full Review to hear how we got along with their flagship flat pedal shoe.
Simon Stewart reviews the Devinci E-Troy for Blister

Deep Dive: Devinci E-Troy

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We compare the E-Troy to the Orbea Wild, Pivot Shuttle LT, Pivot Shuttle AM, Specialized Turbo Levo, and Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Kästle MX88 for Blister

24/25 Kästle MX88 & MX84

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We’ve been testing two of Kästle's redesigned all-mountain skis — here are our initial thoughts on how the new MX88 and MX84 compare to each other and their respective competition.

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David Golay reviews the 2025 Geometron G1 for Blister

2025 Nicolai / Geometron G1

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How do you go about updating what is *still* one of the most adjustable frames out there, with some of the most progressive geometry on the market, five years after it first launched? Geometron has found a lot to change on the new iteration of their Nicolai-built G1 — and much of what they tweaked might come as a surprise.
Zack Henderson reviews the SCOR 6080 Z

SCOR 6080 Z

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SCOR has cooked up a bruiser of an eMTB in the new 6080 Z. With 180 mm of rear travel, a full power Bosch motor and big 750 Wh battery, the new SCOR 6080 Z is a big bike in all respects. Let’s take a look under the hood for all the details on SCOR’s new electrified freeride machine, the 6080 Z.
David Golay reviews the Forge+Bond 30 AM wheels for Blister

Forge+Bond 30 AM Wheels

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Forge+Bond’s original MTB wheel offering, the 30 EM, impressed us with its especially smooth ride feel — but what about its lighter Trail-oriented sibling, the 30 AM? We’ve now spent several months riding it and you can check out our Full Review to see how they stack up.
Blister reviews the Armada Declivity X 102

24/25 Armada Declivity X 102

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Armada updated a lot of their directional freeride skis for the 24/25 season, including a favorite of our managing editor, the Declivity 102. Here are his initial thoughts on how the new Declivity X 102 compares.

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David Golay reviews the Formula Belva for Blister

Flash Review — Formula Belva

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Update 5/28/2024: We've spent a lot more time on the Formula Belva dual-crown Enduro fork, and have been experimenting with its swappable compression valves. Check out how our thoughts on the Belva have evolved.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Nomad 112 for Blister

24/25 Icelantic Nomad 112

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The Nomad 112 is the widest option in Icelantic’s overhauled freeride collection — here are our thoughts on where it slots into the powder-ski class and how it compares to the rest of the Nomad series.

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