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Blister provides an overview of the 2023-2024 BOA ski boots from Atomic, Fischer, K2, & Salomon

Flash Review: 23/24 Fischer RC4 Pro MV BOA ZipFit

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For the 23/24 season, Fischer is launching two new “Pro” versions of their redesigned RC4 alpine boots, both of which feature just about all the bells and whistles you could ask for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Head Oblivion 116 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Head Oblivion 116

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We've been spending time on Head's new Oblivion 116, and it is proving to bring something a little different to the table than most powder skis. Check out our initial thoughts.

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2022-2023 Folsom Cash 93

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Folsom added a new shape to their lineup this season, with the new Cash 93 bringing their wider Cash skis' off-piste maneuverability to a narrower package. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how it fits into the narrower all-mountain category.

Flash Review: 23/24 RMU North Shore 114

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We've been spending time on RMU's newest powder ski, the North Shore 114. Check out our initial on-snow impressions, including how it compares to RMU's Apostle 106, North Shore 110, and Professor 121.

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Deep Dive: Folsom Cash 93

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We compare the Cash 93 to the Folsom Spar 88, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Rustler 9, J Skis Fastforward, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Fischer Ranger 90, Line Blade Optic 92, DPS Pagoda 90 RP, Black Crows Serpo, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Head Kore 93, Blizzard Brahma 88, & Nordica Enforcer 88.

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2023-2024 Blizzard Sheeva 9

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The newly redesigned 23/24 Blizzard Sheeva 9 took the biggest departure from its predecessor, relative to its wider siblings, but how does it slot into the ~95mm-wide all-mountain category? Read our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to find out more.
Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 9 for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Blizzard Sheeva 9

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We compare the 23/24 Blizzard Sheeva 9 to the Fischer Ranger 90, Blizzard Sheeva 10, Nordica Santa Ana 93, Atomic Maven 93 C, Faction Dancer 2X, Volkl Secret 96, Salomon Stance 94 W, Blizzard Black Pearl 97, K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, & 4FRNT MSP CC.

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Trail Running 101: How to Run While Traveling

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While one of running’s virtues is how well it travels, requiring little in the way of gear and possible in just about every type of setting, knowing exactly what to bring and how to safely explore a new place on foot can be daunting. So, in part eleven of our Trail Running 101 series, we put together some best practices for running while on the road (or trail).
Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Line Bacon 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Line Bacon 108

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The new Line Bacon 108 is proving to be quite different than the Line Sir Francis Bacon it replaces. Check out our thoughts so far.

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Max Romey on “No Lost Shoes,” Nnormal, and Striving for Sustainability in the Footwear Industry (Ep.164)

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We talked to artist, filmmaker, trail runner, and proud Alaskan, Max Romey, about some of the environmental challenges facing the footwear industry outlined in his latest film for Nnormal, “No Lost Shoes.” Along the way, we also explore the imperfections of painting in water color; Nnormal’s forward-thinking sustainability model; grassroots climate activism; and more.
David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission for Blister

Flash Review — SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission & Code Ultimate Stealth Brakes

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We've been testing the new SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for a while now — check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for Blister

SRAM Eagle Transmission

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There have been spy photos of what appeared to be a new direct-mount derailleur, plus updated Eagle cranks, cassettes, and controllers from SRAM floating around the internet for a while now — and today it all breaks cover, along with some new brakes and much more. Check out our First Look for all the info on the new Eagle Transmission.

2023-2024 Black Crows Nocta

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Black Crows recently announced a major update to their widest ski, the Nocta, and reviewer Paul Forward has been spending a lot of time on it, both while heli-ski guiding and lapping the resort. Check out our Full Review to see how the latest Nocta performs in everything from deep pow to breakable crust.
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