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Best Bikes of the Century, Part 3 (Ep. 311)

January 29, 2026 by Simon Stewart

Our search for the best bikes of the century concludes with Blister reviewers Zack Henderson, Xan Marshland, David Golay, and Simon Stewart revealing their top selections, with help from some bike industry legends like Wade Simmons.

Salomon Reveals New S/Lab Shift AT Boot + Other Freeride Skis, Bindings

January 29, 2026 by Luke Koppa

Salomon has unveiled a new, more downhill-oriented AT boot, alongside more details on their 26/27 skis and bindings. Here are the details.

Stuff We Like: January 2026

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by David Golay

In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of apparel, trail snacks for those of us lacking a sweet tooth, multiple products for making ski boots nicer to live with, and more.

2026-2027 Dynastar M-Free 112

January 28, 2026 by Luke Koppa

The M-Free 112 was one of the most talked-about skis here at Blister last season, and now we’re ready to weigh in on why that’s been the case. Here’s our Full Review of this playful freeride ski.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Record, Alex Honnold’s Climb, Eileen Gu’s Run, & More (Ep.392)

January 27, 2026 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Shiffrin’s record; Honnold’s climb; Gu’s run; McMorris’ X Games dominance; & Richards’ hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.

Reviewer Reports: Luke’s in the Heli, Paul’s on Carving Skis, & Jonathan’s Trading Skis w/ Pros (Ep.379)

January 23, 2026 by Luke Koppa

Luke and Jonathan recap some of their recent testing trips full of ‘firsts’; several of the new skis and boots they’ve been testing; and Paul Forward discusses why he left Alaska to come test skinny skis down in Crested Butte.

Blister reviews the Head Supershape e-Magnum, e-Rally, and e-Titan.

2025-2026 Head Supershape e-Magnum, e-Rally, & e-Titan

January 21, 2026 by Luke Koppa

Head’s Supershape collection is one of the most recognizable in the skiing world. But how do three of the latest Supershapes stack up against today’s crop of piste-oriented carving skis? Here’s our Full Review of the Supershape e-Magnum, e-Rally, & e-Titan.

David Golay reviews the Ohlins RXF38 m.3 for Blister

Öhlins RXF38 m.3

January 21, 2026 by David Golay

Öhlins has given the RXF38 Enduro fork an update, and we’ve spent a bunch of time on the new m.3 version. Check out what’s new, and our take on its performance so far.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, December ‘25 & January ‘26 (Ep.391)

January 19, 2026 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody & Jonathan discuss the seasons Lyndsey Vonn & Mikaela Shiffrin are having; the return of Bode Miller & Peak Skis; Alex Honnold’s upcoming live free solo on Netflix; whether ski areas fudge their snowfall and conditions reports; & Jonathan makes good on the bet he lost to Cody.

Peak Skis is Back; New Gear Reveals; Current Product Reviews; & Best Snowboard Gear of the Century w/ Powder Hound AK’s Eric Helmbrecht (Ep.378)

January 16, 2026 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan reacts to the stated return of Peak Skis, then Powder Hound AK’s Eric Helmbrecht joins to discuss several big new product announcements; review some current ski & snowboard gear; and then Eric shares his top 10 list of the most important developments in snowboard gear of the century.

Chain Damper Roundup: Ochain, Rimpact, and DT DEG DF

January 15, 2026January 13, 2026 by David Golay

Chain damper devices are a popular — and pricey — upgrade, but with several options now on the market, how’s a person to choose? We’ve been testing Ochain, Rimpact, and DT Swiss’ offerings and have answers.

Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins, Part 1 (Ep.390)

January 12, 2026 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jason Blevins is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike, and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more stable relationships between ski areas and mountain towns?

25 Years: The Evolution of The North Face Summit Series w/ Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & TNF’s Head of Innovation, Cory Olson (Ep.377)

January 9, 2026 by Luke Koppa

The North Face’s iconic Summit Series collection has had a major impact on the outdoor apparel industry, and today, we dive into its backstory, major milestones, and standout pieces with The North Face’s Head of Innovation, as well as TNF athlete, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.

David Golay reviews the Fox Transfer Neo for Blister

Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post

January 8, 2026 by David Golay

Fox now has a 225 mm drop version of their Transfer Neo electronically-actuated dropper post. Check out what’s new, and our review of the Transfer Neo.

2025-2026 Head Kore 88 Ti

February 14, 2026January 6, 2026 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Head Kore 88 Ti.

Flash Review: 25/26 Heritage Lab AM100

January 5, 2026 by Luke Koppa

Heritage Lab’s AM100 blends elements of traditional chargers with modern, freestyle-friendly models, and the results have been very interesting so far. Here are our initial thoughts on the AM100.

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Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)

January 2, 2026 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.

2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)

January 1, 2026 by Simon Stewart

Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.

Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)

December 30, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On 12.27.25, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and its residents? And what does this strike — and others — say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry?

Aenomaly Switchgrade Pro Seat Angle Adjuster

December 30, 2025 by David Golay

Aenomaly has a new version of their Switchgrade seat angle adjuster, with a wider adjustment range, more angle settings, and additional adjustability. Check out the new Switchgrade Pro.

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