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David Golay reviews the Roval Traverse HD Wheels for Blister

Roval Traverse HD Wheels

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We’ve been logging a lot of time on the Traverse HD, the heavier-duty model in Roval’s recently overhauled wheel lineup, which is meant for everything from aggressive Trail riding to bike park use. Check out our full review to find out how they’ve fared.
Kara Williard reviews the Mindbender 106C W for BLISTER.

2023-2024 K2 Mindbender 106C W

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K2 calls the recently overhauled Mindbender 106C W the ultimate one ski quiver, for "when you don’t know what the forecast has in store.” So, how does it compare to other wider all-mountain skis, as well as the previous version? Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Kara Williard reviews the Mindbender 106C W for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: K2 Mindbender 106C W

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We compare the K2 Mindbender 106C W to the first generation Mindbender 106C, Folsom Cash 106, K2 Mindbender 116C W, Faction Dancer 3X, Salomon QST Stella 106, Armada ARW 106 UL, RMU Valhalla 107, DPS Kaizen 105, Blizzard Sheeva 10, Line Blade Optic 104, Nordica Unleashed 108, Majesty Vadera Ti, Blizzard Sheeva 11, & Coalition Snow Rafiki.

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Stuff We Like: January 2024

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This edition of our Stuff We Like series includes everything from snow saws to ski boots, lots of kids gear, 5 pairs of sunglasses, multi-tools, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
Eric Freson reviews the Yeti SB140 for Blister

Yeti SB140

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The Yeti SB130 was pretty aggressive for a mid-travel Trail bike when it launched a few years back, but the SB140 that replaced it is no longer such an outlier on paper — so what does that mean for the new SB140? We’ve spent a bunch of time on Yeti’s latest do-it-all Trail bike and are ready to weigh in.
Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Moment Commander 102

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We just got our first laps on the brand-new Commander 102 — here are some of our initial on-snow impressions, including comparisons to the Stöckli Stormrider 102 and Armada Declivity 102 Ti.

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Dylan Wood, Eric Freson, and Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 102 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Salomon Stance 102

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Salomon updated their Stance line of metal-laminate all-mountain skis this season, and the new Stance 102 is a very different ski than its predecessor — and for the majority of skiers out there, that is a good thing. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Dylan Wood, Eric Freson, and Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 102 for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Salomon Stance 102

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We compare the latest Stance 102 to the original Salomon Stance 102, Salomon Stance 96, Salomon QST 106, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, Rossignol Sender 106 Ti+, Fischer Ranger 102, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Parlor Cardinal Pro 102, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 99, Folsom Blister Pro 104 (Primary 104), Blizzard Cochise 106, Volkl Mantra 102, Atomic Maverick 100 Ti, Black Crows Justis, Head Kore 99, DPS Kaizen 105, Peak 104 by Bode, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, Elan Ripstick 106, J Skis Hotshot, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, & Line Blade Optic 104.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Enforcer 99 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Nordica Enforcer 99

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Nordica is updating all their Enforcer skis for 24/25, and we've been skiing the replacement for the Enforcer 100, the new Enforcer 99. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Kara Williard and Luke Koppa review the DPS Kaizen 105 for Blister

2023-2024 DPS Kaizen 105

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The recently launched DPS Kaizen skis feature a new construction, new shapes, and are the latest in a long line of the brand’s do-it-all, carbon-construction skis. The Kaizen 105 sits in the middle of the new collection, and we’ve had two reviewers testing two different lengths of it — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Kara Williard and Luke Koppa review the DPS Kaizen 105 for Blister

Deep Dive: DPS Kaizen 105

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We compare the DPS Kaizen 105 to the DPS Pagoda 106 C2, DPS Koala 103, Peak 104 by Bode, Peak 104 by Dav, Salomon Stance 102, Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, Fischer Ranger 102, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, ZAG Slap 104, Salomon QST 106, RMU Apostle 106, K2 Mindbender 106C, Wagner Summit 106, Volkl Blaze 106, Volkl Mantra 102, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, HEAD Kore 105, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 105, Elan Ripstick 106, J Skis Hotshot, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, Line Blade Optic 104, & Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Rustler 11 for BLISTER.

2023-2024 Blizzard Rustler 11

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The Rustler 11 is the widest, most soft-snow-oriented ski in the recently overhauled Rustler collection, but Blizzard has changed many aspects of its design, so we were eager to see how it would compare to past iterations — and the rest of the market. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Blizzard Rustler 11 for BLISTER.

Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 11

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We compare the Rustler 11 to the first-gen Rustler 11, Blizzard Hustle 11, Blizzard Rustler 10, Nordica Unleashed 114, DPS Koala 111, Line Bacon 115, Rossignol Sender Free 110, Rossignol Blackops 118, RMU North Shore 114, Meier Leeper, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, Whitedot Altum 114, Black Crows Anima, Icelantic Nomad 105, Moment Countach 110, J Skis Friend, Moment Wildcat, 4FRNT Hoji, Atomic Bent 110, HEAD Kore 111, Head Oblivion 116, Parlor McFellon Pro, Line Blade Optic 114, Volkl Revolt 114, & Salomon QST Blank.

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Paul Forward reviews the Heritage Lab FR 110 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Heritage Lab FR110

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The FR110 is one of the latest additions to Heritage Lab's unique ski lineup — here are Paul Forward's initial on-snow impressions.

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Blister 2024 midlayer and insulation roundup

Midlayer & Insulation Roundup – 2024

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As the temperatures continue to drop in the northern hemisphere, many of us are thinking about and adapting our layering setups. Midlayers and insulators are a vital part of this, especially when it comes to balancing cold temperatures with high-output activities. In our new Midlayer & Insulation Roundup, several of our reviewers discuss some of their recent favorites.
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