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Icelantic Skis Founder, Ben Anderson, on the Lucky Breaks, Tough Beats, & Key Moments in Building Icelantic (Ep.261)

May 22, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Ben Anderson about the lucky breaks and tough beats he experienced along the way; where the name and their logo came from; working with Never Summer; prototyping & developing skis; how Icelantic got into the music business; and more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 90 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Salomon Stance 90

January 18, 2025May 22, 2023 by Luke Koppa

The Stance 90 is the narrowest option in Salomon's updated metal-laminate Stance collection — check out our initial thoughts.

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Adaptable Skis: 23/24 Renoun Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 22, 2023 by Kara Williard

We sat down with Cyrus Schenck, founder of Renoun Skis, to discuss how they’ve implemented and adapted their unique non-Newtonian “VibeStop” material; how VibeStop has made its way into pro basketball courts, flooring, & boat hulls; their 23/24 ski lineup, and more.

Zack Henderson reviews the F22 Flat Pedals for Blister

Hope F22 Flat Pedals

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Zack Henderson

The UK-based CNC wizards at Hope have refreshed their longstanding F20 pedal via the new F22. While the shape of the new pedals may be a bit less distinctive, the F22 stands out in other ways. Check out our full review to see how they perform on the trail.

Nike Wildhorse 8

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Less of an update and more of a complete remodel, the all-new Wildhorse 8 represents a promising return to form for Nike’s marquee long-distance trail shoe. Check out our full review to learn more.

Win MTB Gear from 7iDP

May 19, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a pair of knee pads, a helmet, and a hat from 7iDP!

At our Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Hoji (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and important discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards” and thinking about the binding / boot / ski interface as a whole; what we should (or should hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, or listen to the conversation on our GEAR:30 podcast.

Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali (Ep.246)

May 19, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Hoji (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) discuss the past, present, and future of ski bindings; “acceptable use”; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards”; and more.

At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together reporter Jason Blevins (Colorado Sun & resident of Eagle County, CO), Dara McDonald (Crested Butte Town Manager), Jonathan Houck (Gunnison County Commissioner), Pete Wagner (Wagner Custom Skis & resident of Telluride, CO), and Paul Forward (Blister reviewer & resident of Girdwood, AK) for a wide-ranging conversation on the current challenges facing mountains and a number of potential solutions.

Mountain Town Economics | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 22, 2023May 19, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We brought together reporter Jason Blevins (Colorado Sun & resident of Eagle County, CO), Dara McDonald (Crested Butte Town Manager), Jonathan Houck (Gunnison County Commissioner), Pete Wagner (Wagner Custom Skis & resident of Telluride, CO), and Paul Forward (Blister reviewer & resident of Girdwood, AK) for a wide-ranging conversation on the current challenges facing mountain towns and a number of potential solutions.

Luke Koppa reviews the Head Oblivion 94 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Head Oblivion 94

January 18, 2025May 19, 2023 by Luke Koppa

This season we spent time on Head's Oblivion 94, which is designed to handle the park and the rest of the mountain. Here are our initial thoughts.

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2023-2024 Armada Declivity 102 Ti

May 18, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Armada Declivity 102 Ti.

Chris King MTN30 Wheels

May 22, 2023May 18, 2023 by David Golay

Chris King is one of the first and biggest names in high-end hubs, and now they’re offering complete wheelsets under their own brand — and in keeping with King’s ethos, they’re high-end carbon fiber wheels, with US-made, recyclable rims.

Bikes vs. Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 2 (Ep.170)

May 18, 2023 by David Golay

Which ski brand is that sport’s equivalent of Santa Cruz Bikes? Are gravel bikes more analogous to skimo skis or frontside carvers? Which bike company compares most directly to ON3P skis? We’re tackling the most important questions in the outdoor industry in our latest Bikes vs. Skis episode.

Blister Brand Guide: Nike Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2023

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Nike continues to expand their trail-running options, and in our Brand Guide we cover every shoe in their 2023 Trail lineup to help you figure out how each shoe differs and which might make the most sense for you.

On our latest CRAFTED podcast, ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus is back to get deep into the weeds about the various gear options out there to make great coffee. We discuss the very inexpensive options; $1000 coffee grinders; Scott’s mind-blowing “Coffee Checklist for Jonathan”; and more. It’s an amazing, slightly terrifying, definitely fun conversation about Drinking Gold and the gear used to make it.

Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis’ founder, Scott Andrus (Ep.25)

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Scott Andrus is back on CRAFTED to go deep into the weeds about the various gear options out there to make gold you can drink. We discuss the very inexpensive options; $1000 coffee grinders; Scott’s mind-blowing “Coffee Checklist for Jonathan”; and more.

Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Armada ARV 106

January 18, 2025May 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

This season we spent time on the latest version of Armada's mid-fat, freestyle-oriented ski, the ARV 106. Check out our initial thoughts.

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1000-Day Liners: 23/24 ZipFit Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video

May 17, 2023 by Kara Williard

We sat down with Chris Dominick, Managing Director of ZipFit, to cover the origins and legacy of the brand, as well as all the new models and updates they’ve been rolling out lately.

Fox Union Shoe

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Simon Stewart

Fox has been making MTB apparel for a long time, but the Union shoe is their first foray into that market — and they're excellent.

In her latest Open Mic piece, Angel talks about course corrections, freedom and fear, magic and mirrors.

Passages

September 5, 2023May 16, 2023 by Angel Collinson

In her latest Open Mic piece, Angel talks about course corrections, freedom and fear, magic and mirrors.

Sarah Ostaszewski on Winning Round 3 at the Cocodona 250 (Ep.172)

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Sarah Ostaszewski has run the Cocodona 250 all three years of its existence and each time she’s gotten faster and faster. Her latest attempt on the grueling 250-mile course took her just over three days, good enough for the win and a fourth-place overall finish. We sat down with Sarah to talk about the allure of multi-day events; why she keeps coming back to the Cocodona 250; and more.

Angel Collinson just experienced “the best two weeks of my life,” so we discuss that; the process of self discovery; Sam Elias’ & Hillary Allen’s recent Open Mic pieces, and why writing is often wrestling; and then in our ‘Ask Angel’ segment, we go over a number of the questions that you had for Angel.

Deep Dives with Angel (May 2023) (Ep.260)

May 15, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Angel Collinson just experienced “the best two weeks of my life,” so we discuss that; the process of self discovery; our series and why writing is often wrestling; and then Angel answers a number of questions that you had for her.

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