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Blizzard’s New Rustler & Sheeva Skis | Blister Summit 2023 Video

April 21, 2023 by Luke Koppa

We sat down with Blizzard’s Christian Avery & Leslie Baker-Brown to go over all the new skis they’re rolling out for the 2023-2024 season. We discuss the new Rustler & Sheeva lines; how they differ from the previous iterations; Blizzard’s Women 2 Women program & how it influences their ski concepts; the purposes of their “FluxForm” & “TrueBlend” technologies, and more.

Win La Sportiva Ski Boots

April 21, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Vanguard or Vanguard Women’s ski touring boot from La Sportiva!

Charlie Schayer reviews the Shaggy's Fun Carver 88 for Blister

2022-2023 Shaggy’s Fun Carver 88

April 20, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Shaggy's Fun Carver 88.

David Golay reviews the Yeti SB135 for Blister

Flash Review — Yeti SB135

April 20, 2023 by David Golay

The Yeti SB135 might look like a bit of a throwback, as a high-end 27.5''-wheeled Trail bike, but we've been spending time on it, and it's a whole lot of fun.

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Hoka Challenger 7

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

With the Challenger 7, Hoka attempts to do more with less. The latest iteration of the brand’s longstanding road-to-trail model benefits from a top-to-bottom overhaul that sees its weight decrease significantly despite adding 2 mm of stack height to a midsole that feels sprightly out of the box. Check out our full review to learn more.

Project Bike Tech on Putting Bike Shops in Schools (Ep.166)

May 4, 2023April 20, 2023 by David Golay

Project Bike Tech has been establishing bike shop classes in high schools for 15 years now, and we sat down with their Executive Director, Mercedes Ross, to hear all about it.

David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Groupsets for Blister

TRP Evo12 and Evo7 Drivetrains

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by David Golay

Breaking into the mountain bike drivetrain market is a big task, but TRP is giving it a go — and their second-generation Evo12 and Evo7 drivetrains are now offered as a complete package including a cassette and cranks.

Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick Tour 104 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Elan Ripstick Tour 104

January 18, 2025April 20, 2023 by Luke Koppa

Here are our thoughts so far on Elan's lightweight, touring-oriented edition of their Ripstick collection, the Ripstick Tour 104.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104 for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 23/24 Nordica Santa Ana Unlimited 104

January 18, 2025April 19, 2023 by Kara Williard

For 23/24 Nordica is transferring their lightweight "Unlimited" construction to a wider women's ski, the Santa Ana Unlimited 104. Check out our thoughts so far.

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At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings & how that varies between individuals; 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 hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more.

Ski Binding Design: Past, Present, & Future | Blister Summit 2023 Video

April 25, 2023April 19, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and wide-ranging discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings.

Charlie Schayer reviews the Meier Wrangler for Blister

2022-2023 Meier Wrangler

April 19, 2023April 18, 2023 by Charlie Schayer

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Meier Wrangler.

On Art & Sport

September 5, 2023April 18, 2023 by Angel Collinson

In our latest Open Mic piece, Angel Collinson discusses the power of art, sport, and straight-lining crud with a skip-proof Walkman.

Preston Cates on Aid Station Dance Parties, Gas Station Go-To’s, & Redefining His Limits (Ep.168)

May 4, 2023April 18, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Nike Athlete Preston Cates just punched his ticket to represent the US at the World Mountain Running Championships in Austria at just 25 years old, so we sat down with him to talk about developing as a young athlete; never paying for shoes again; what he grabs at a gas station mid-run; and more.

Fox Float and Float SL

August 28, 2023April 18, 2023 by David Golay

Fox is launching two new inline shocks — the Float and Float SL — that essentially replace the Float DPS and split it into two slightly different versions, for weight-conscious Trail riders and XC folks, respectively. Check out our First Look for all the info.

Flash Review: 23/24 Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120

January 18, 2025April 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

Update 4.17.23: Luke Koppa adds some more thoughts on the new Backland XTD Carbon 120 after spending more time in it in the backcountry on a wide variety of skis.

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This past Saturday, Jonathan had a phenomenal day in the mountains with Chugach Powder Guides, and our helicopter pilot, Tori Palmer. So in our latest Blister Podcast, he talks with Tori to get her pilot’s perspective on the day; her path to becoming a heli pilot and the training that’s involved; mentoring women who want to become a pilot; what you should - and should not - do as a passenger in a heli; and more.

Tori Palmer, Helicopter Pilot (Ep.256)

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Chugach Powder Guides helicopter pilot, Tori Palmer, to get her pilot’s perspective on their day in the mountains; her path to becoming a heli pilot and the training that’s involved; what you should - and should not - do as a passenger in a heli; and more.

Dylan Wood reviews the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

2023-2024 Armada ARV 106

May 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dylan Wood

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Armada ARV 106.

Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the DPS Koala 111 for Blister

2023-2024 DPS Koala 111

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

DPS has added a new ski to fill the void between the Koala 103 & Koala 118 — check out our Full Review of the new Koala 111 to see how exactly it blends together the playfulness of the 103 with the high-speed stability of the 118.

Deep Dive: DPS Koala 111

April 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Koala 111 to the DPS Koala 118, DPS Koala 103, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Dynastar M-Free 108, Salomon QST Blank, Icelantic Nomad 105, Rossignol Sender Squad, K2 Reckoner 112, Meier Leeper, Rossignol Blackops 118, Moment Wildcat, Line Blade Optic 114, Moment Countach 110, Head Kore 111, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, RMU North Shore 110, Black Crows Anima, Fischer Ranger 108, Black Crows Corvus, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, J Skis Friend, 4FRNT Hoji, Nordica Unleashed 108, Blizzard Rustler 11, Atomic Bent 110, & Parlor McFellon Pro.

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Bacons, Chronics, & More: 23/24 Line Skis | Blister Summit 2023 Video

April 19, 2023April 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

We discuss all the new skis Line is launching for 23/24, including the new Bacon 108 & Bacon 115; how they compare to the previous Sir Francis Bacon & Outline; the revised Chronic 94 & brand-new Chronic 101; we get some teasers about upcoming projects, and more.

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