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Best Skis of the Century from Each Brand, Part 3: Listener & Industry Selections (Ep.366)

October 24, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part 3 of our series, Luke and Jonathan discuss some of the great answers from our BLISTER+ members and Digital Access Pass subscribers, as well as the selections from various ski designers, pro skiers, and folks from a few of our Blister Recommended Shops.

David Golay reviews the Ohlins TTX2 Air m.2 for Blister

Öhlins TTX Air m.2 Shocks

October 24, 2025 by David Golay

Öhlins has made a range of updates to their lineup this year, and we’ve started spending time on the new TTX2 Air m.2 shock. Check out what’s new, what isn’t, and get our early take on how the new TTX2 Air performs.

Debatable: Should Rampage Be Shut Down?

October 26, 2025October 24, 2025 by Xan Marshland

Like many of you, we have been thinking about and talking a lot about Red Bull Rampage over the past week. And given the number of athlete injuries — and the seriousness of some of those injuries — that occurred during practice sessions and during the competition, we ought to ask: has Rampage gone too far? Should it be shut down? Or modified? Or are injuries just a necessary part of what it takes to put on one of the most spectacular and truly mind-blowing sports events in the world?

Pivot Firebird V5

October 20, 2025 by David Golay

The latest 5th-generation version of the Pivot Firebird is still an impressive take on a go-fast Enduro race bike, but pigeonholing it into that one role would sell it short. Here’s our take on what makes the new Firebird a compelling option for a surprisingly wide array of riders.

Zack Henderson reviews the Reform Tantalus saddle for BLISTER

Reform Tantalus Heat Moldable Saddle

October 10, 2025 by Zack Henderson

Heat molding is ubiquitous for snowsports boots, but bike saddles? Not so much. The Reform Tantalus makes a strong case for its value in customizing your saddle fit.

Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led (Ep.86)

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Since 1822, Yard-O-Led has made some of the finest pens and pencils in the world. So we discuss the 200-year history of the company, and the artistry behind engine-turning and hand-chasing; Yard-O-Led’s story of wartime survival; and what it means to carry Victorian tradition into the 21st century.

Stuff We Like: September 2025

October 5, 2025September 30, 2025 by Kristin Sinnott

In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss all the latest gear they’ve been testing, from fly fishing packs to GPS watches, sleeping pads, hiking boots, ultralight carbon handlebars, and more.

Revel ReRun

December 22, 2025September 26, 2025 by Zack Henderson

Revel’s first eMTB is a burly, 165 mm travel rig, but the ReRun’s performance proved that looks can be deceiving. Check out our thoughts after several months of testing.

“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm’s Zoe Brickley (Ep.85)

September 24, 2025 by Eli Brown

Eli and Jonathan talk with Zoe Brickley — Jasper Hill’s “Minister of Culture” — about how a struggling Vermont dairy farm made a very big gamble and grew into one of the most respected and award-winning names in American artisan cheese.

Canyon Spectral:ONfly

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Simon Stewart

We racked up the miles on two different builds of the Canyon Spectral:ONfly to find out how Canyon's affordable take on the hot light-assist eMTB category measures up to the competition.

The Company that Created an Industry: Alpacka Raft (Ep.361)

September 19, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We see new brands pop up all the time, but what happens when your idea is so novel that it essentially births an entire sport and industry? That was the case when Thor Tingey started Alpacka Raft, and he shares all the details in this fascinating origin story.

Jonathan Gagné is producing some of the best work in the world in terms of increasing our understanding and appreciation of coffee. And his new book, The Physics of Espresso, is incredibly smart, impressively easy to understand, and…fun! So it was an honor to have Jonathan on CRAFTED to talk about astrophysics, boulders, dust, soup, crema, headspace, and more.

Jonathan Gagné on Astrophysics, Coffee, & The Physics of Espresso (Ep.84)

September 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Gagné is producing some of the best work in the world in terms of increasing our understanding and appreciation of coffee. And we’re ecstatic to talk with him about his day job (astrophysics), boulders, dust, soup, crema, headspace, and more.

Stuff We Like: August 2025

September 3, 2025 by Kristin Sinnott

From high-end coolers and rain jackets to ultralight trail pants, fishing sunglasses, and even youth outdoor gear, this month’s Stuff We Like roundup highlights the products our team has been testing and loving. Whether you’re traveling, biking, fishing, or just gearing up for everyday adventures, here are the standout picks for August 2025.

Pivot Shuttle AM v2

September 12, 2025August 27, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Pivot just released an updated version of the Shuttle AM. Featuring the same geometry as the Shuttle AM v1 we loved, but with Bosch's new Gen 5 Performance Line CX and CX-R motors, the Shuttle AM v2 seems to be a refined version of what was already a winner in our books. Check out what's new with the v2, as well as our Full Review of the v1.

OneUp V2 Carbon Handlebar

October 7, 2025August 26, 2025 by Zack Henderson

OneUp’s V2 carbon handlebar is all about “more” — both in size options, and in compliance. Is it a winner? We’ve spent the summer finding out.

David Golay reviews the Industry Nine Hydra2 Trail Carbon Wheels for Blister

Industry Nine Hydra2 Hubs & Trail Carbon Wheels

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 by David Golay

Industry Nine’s Hydra hubs have long been super popular for their ultra-fast engagement and plethora of color options, and now there’s a new Hydra2 that’s meant to improve some of the downsides of the original — while also engaging even faster. Check out how they’ve fared, and how the Hydra2 Trail Carbon wheels we’ve had them laced to perform.

Mountain In My Mind: When Ski Films Talk About What We Don’t (Ep.370)

August 18, 2025 by Dylan Wood

Filmmaker John Padilla joins us to talk about his ski film series, Mountain In My Mind, and how he’s opening the conversation about mental health in mountain communities.

The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella (Ep.81)

August 18, 2025August 13, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eli talks with Stephen Muscarella about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron so special — and so misunderstood; the small design choices that lead to better cooking; and what Field is doing to bring back the use of cast iron in modern cooking.

Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men. Learn more on this episode of the Blister Podcast

Big Balls, Flat Pedals, A-Line, & More with Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide (Ep.369)

August 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men.

RockShox Reverb AXS B1

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Zack Henderson

The new RockShox Reverb AXS is a ground-up revision of the original, adding more drop, a new cartridge design, a lower price, and some built-in bounce. Does the redesign push the Reverb ahead of the competition? Our Full Review has answers.

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