Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon / Atomic Shift2 Binding

The original Shift binding was a big advancement in the touring binding category when it was first released, but it wasn’t without its flaws. The new Shift2 binding is meant to address those downsides while still letting you skin uphill in pins and get alpine-binding performance on the way down. We’ve been testing multiple pairs of the Shift2 to test those claims — here are our thoughts so far.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Pivot Shuttle AM for Blister

Pivot Shuttle AM

A lot of full-power eMTBs have focused on the longer-travel Enduro segment, but the Pivot Shuttle AM makes a compelling case for putting the Bosch Performance CX motor into a more lively, versatile, "all-mountain" package. Here's our Full Review.
Kara Williard reviews the Trew Up Jacket for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: May 2024

This edition of our Stuff We Like series includes everything from apps and tools designed for travel to duffel and ski boot bags, lightweight jackets, and more. Check it out to see all the latest products our reviewers have been digging.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Deviate Highlander II for Blister

Flash Review — Deviate Highlander II

The Deviate Highlander II combines “Trail bike” geometry numbers with a high-pivot suspension layout, and so far, that seems to make for a very interesting combination of ride characteristics. Check out our thoughts on the Highlander II after our first few rides.

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Blister reviews the Liberty Scope 104

Flash Review: 24/25 Liberty Scope 104

Liberty is tweaking just about every ski in their lineup for 24/25, and we got on the brand-new Scope 104 this season. Here are our initial thoughts.

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Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 102 for BLISTER.

Flash Review: 24/25 Nordica Santa Ana 102

Nordica is updating their longstanding Santa Ana series of skis for the 24/25 season, and we’ve been spending time on the widest model in the series, and the replacement to the Santa Ana 104 Free, the Santa Ana 102. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Romp Oso 105 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Romp Oso 105

We’ve been logging time on one of the newest — and most different — skis in Romp’s stock lineup. Here are our initial thoughts on the Oso 105.

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Zack Henderson and David Golay review the Ibis HD6 for Blister

Ibis HD6

Ibis set out to make a modern Enduro race bike and came up with the HD6 — the longest travel bike they’ve ever made. We’ve been spending a lot of time on the HD6, and it has proven to be an interesting take on the genre. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we mean.
Dylan Wood reviews the Yeti ASR for Blister

Flash Review — Yeti ASR

Yeti has re-entered the World Cup XC race arena with their new ASR, and our initial impressions on this lightweight full-suspension bike are quite positive.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Shift Alpha BOA for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130

Salomon overhauled their freeride-touring boots for 24/25, and the new Shift Alpha BOA 130 was reportedly inspired by Salomon’s iconic MTN Lab. Here are our initial thoughts on the new boot.

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David Golay reviews the 2025 Fox Transfer for Blister

2025 Fox Transfer

Fox has overhauled their Transfer dropper post with more (and adjustable) travel, full user serviceability, and more. Here’s our First Look for the new version.

2024-2025 Folsom Completo 100

The Completo is one of the longest-standing shapes in Folsom’s collection, designed to be highly maneuverable, accessible, and versatile. Two of our reviewers have been testing the Completo 100 in their pre-built “Signature Series” construction and are now ready to weigh in — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Paul Forward reviews the Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

We've been A/B testing the original and updated versions of Tecnica's venerable Zero G Tour Pro — here are our thoughts so far on how the new boot compares.

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