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Best Skis of the Century, Part 5 (Ep.369)

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What are the Top 10 skis of the century? Top 3? #1 Ski? Today, Blister reviewers Dylan Wood, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth reveal their selections, and we also share some of the picks and insights from a number of pro skiers and ski industry professionals.
Zack Henderson reviews the Fox 34 SL for BLISTER

Fox 34 SL

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Can a super lightweight fork still perform in more serious terrain? Fox has pulled out the stops to make their new 34 SL do just that, and the result is quite impressive — but there’s plenty of nuance to that story, too. Check out our Full Review after a few months riding the Fox 34 SL.
David Golay reviews the HEL Advocate brakes for Blister

HEL Advocate Brakes

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HEL has a lot of experience making brakes and other hydraulic systems in the motorsports world, but they’re new to the bike industry. So, what new features do their Advocate brakes bring to the market, how do they actually perform, and what are they like to live with? Here’s what we’ve found out.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Propain Hugene 3 for Blister

Propain Hugene 3 CF

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Propain’s third-generation Hugene has less travel than the prior one, but its performance is a reminder that geometry matters at least as much as travel numbers. Check out how the Propain Hugene 3 CF stacks up as a unique take on a modern short-travel Trail bike.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Propain Hugene 3 for Blister

Deep Dive: Propain Hugene 3

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We compare the Propain Hugene 3 CF to the Propain Hugene 2, Revel Rascal V2, Kona Process 134, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Trek Top Fuel, Transition Smuggler, Pivot Trailcat LT, Chromag Reazon, Canyon Spectral 125, Knolly Fugitive 140, Forbidden Druid, and Norco Optic.

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Best Skis of the Century, Part 4 (Ep.368)

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What are the Top 10 skis of the century? Top 3? #1 Ski? Today, Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, reveals his very personal picks, plus we share a story from the Blister archives that involves New Zealand farmers and helicopters.
Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide — Light-Assist eMTBs

Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide: Light-Assist eMTBs

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Light-Assist eMTBs are aimed at riders looking for a bit of pedal assistance in a lighter, more natural-feeling package than bigger, heavier, Full-Power eMTBs. Both classes feature bikes from shorter-travel Trail-oriented models to full-on Enduro sleds, but shorter-travel, quicker-handling options are much more plentiful in the Light-Assist category.There aren’t hard-and-fast rules for what constitutes a ... Read more
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Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide: Full-Power eMTBs

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As the name implies, Full-Power eMTBs get their name directly from the output of their drive systems, and provide higher peak output than Light-Assist bikes. While there is no precise dividing line between Light-Assist and Full-Power drive systems, the bike industry has generally settled on Full-Power options as starting around 600 watts of peak power ... Read more
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