Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Kye Shapes Numinous

Here are some of our thoughts on Kye Petersen’s big, burly, signature ski.

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David Golay reviews the TRP Slate T4 Brakes for Blister

TRP Slate T4 Brakes

TRP’s Slate T4 brakes are an affordable option for a four-piston Trail bike brake. But how do they stack up against some of the more expensive options in that space, as well as bigger, downhill-focused options?
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Bonafide 97 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Bonafide 97

The Blizzard Bonafide has long been a reference point in the all-mountain category, but these days, it might stand out more than ever before. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the overhauled Bonafide 97.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Bonafide 97 for Blister

Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide 97

We compare the Bonafide 97 to the previous Bonafide, Head Monster 98, Blizzard Cochise 106, Salomon Stance 96, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 94, Volkl M5 Mantra, J Skis Masterblaster, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Dynastar M-Pro 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Salomon QST 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, & 4FRNT MSP 99.

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Cody Townsend goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to review the news of February, 2021

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Feb 2021) (Ep.162)

Cody and Jonathan discuss the new rule changes re: filming in National Parks; whether it’s okay to leave your skis in the lift line to hold your spot; the future of freeride comps; the record number of avalanche fatalities in the U.S. this season; a new development in backcountry skiing; the shocking story of Dean Cummings; and we share some music, tv, and book recommendations.
Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon Stance 102

Here are some of our initial thoughts on the widest ski in Salomon's metal-laminate Stance series.

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Kara Williard reviews the 4FRNT MSP CC for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT MSP CC

After almost 20 days on it, the women's MSP CC has proven to be a particularly versatile ski, whether you're looking to push your limits in challenging terrain, or taking it easy. Check out our full review.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Sego Cleaver Comp for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Cleaver Comp

While it may seem like a niche ski, Sego's Cleaver Comp has been impressing us when it comes to versatility. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Endura’s Brand Director, Pam Barclay, goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss Going Carbon Negative (not Neutral), Endura's various sustainability initiatives, and more

Endura’s Brand Director, Pam Barclay, on Going Carbon Negative (not Neutral) (Ep.55)

We spoke with Pam Barclay about Endura’s pledge to plant one million trees every year for the next 10 years to cancel out all of the emissions produced over the entire history of the company; how Endura is working to offset their transportation and shipping emissions; what we all can do to mitigate the carbon footprint of the apparel we use, and much more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 106

Update 3.2.21: We've been spending more time on the latest iteration of Elan's lightweight freeride ski.

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Eric Freson & Luke Koppa review the Banshee Phantom V3 for Blister

2021 Banshee Phantom V3

We've had two reviewers spending a lot of time on Banshee's recently revised, "hard charging short travel 29er," the Phantom V3. Check out our full review.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 21/22 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 4FRNT Hoji

4FRNT is updating the mid-fat ski in Hoji's signature series. We got on a pair of the new Hoji at the Blister Summit — check out our initial thoughts.

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