BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Flash Review: 26/27 Blizzard Canvas 118
This past week’s big storms meant that we’ve been getting back on big pow skis, including Blizzard’s new freeski model, the Canvas 118. Here are Jonathan & Luke’s initial takeaways.
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2026-2027 Blizzard Canvas 118
Blizzard’s new collection of playful, freeride models includes the brand’s widest powder ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Canvas 118.
Win Outerwear From Spyder!
Who doesn’t want to look fly on the mountain? This week’s giveaway winners each get a stylish and technical Venom kit from Spyder!
Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Roundup — Men’s (2025-2026)
We’ve added eighteen more shell jackets, pants, and bibs to our already massive roundup, which spans everything from ultralight touring softshells to burly resort kits — and a whole bunch in between. Check it out to see how they all compare, and which ones you might want to consider.
The AlpenFlow 89 Binding VS the Rest of the ‘Hybrid Binding’ Category (Ep.383)
AlpenFlow Design spent six years developing their AlpenFlow89 binding, and today, Jonathan talks with co-founder, Steven Waal, about that development process, and we compare / contrast the AlpenFlow 89 to the major players in the hybrid binding space.
Propain Tyee Trail
The longstanding Propain Tyee just got a little brother — meet the new Tyee Trail. Our First Look has all the details on Propain’s latest creation.
Deep Dive: Evil Offering
We compare the Evil Offering to the Atherton A.150.M, Trek Fuel MX, Kona Process 153, Knolly Fugitive 140, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Ibis Ripmo V3, Deviate Highlander II, Transition Sentinel V3, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Norco Sight, and Propain Tyee.
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Evil Offering
Evil took its time rolling out the new Offering, so was it worth the wait? Here’s our take after three months on board their do-it-all All-Mountain bike.
Reviewer Reports: New eMTBs From Pivot, Norco, Orbea, & More (Ep.314)
Has Blister Bike Editor David Golay finally found an eMTB he can get along with? Find out as David and Simon talk about new eMTBs from Pivot, Norco, Orbea, and more.
Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound (Ep.101)
Big, hi-end sound; beautiful, compact, Scandinavian design; and affordable prices define Buchardt Audio’s speakers. And today, Simon talks with founder, Mads Buchardt, about how they do it.
Flash Review: Norco Sight VLT TQ
We’ve started testing the new middle sibling in the Norco Sight family. Here’s our early take on the Sight VLT TQ.
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Norco Sight VLT TQ
The Norco Sight family continues to grow. The new Sight VLT TQ slots in between the standard Sight and the Sight VLT CX, putting a mid-power TQ HPR60 drive unit into Norco’s high-pivot All-Mountain bike.
Flash Review: 26/27 Völkl Revolt 112
Völkl recently revealed their 26/27 Revolt collection, now spanning 9 models from 81 mm wide all the way to 121 mm, and we’ve started testing the brand-new addition to the series, the Revolt 112. Here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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2026-2027 Völkl Revolt 112
Völkl is adding another freestyle-oriented ski to the Revolt family. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Revolt 112.
Flash Review: 26/27 Blizzard Canvas 108
We’ve started spending time on Blizzard’s new “Freeski” skis, the Canvas collection, and we’re ready to chime in with our initial thoughts on the Canvas 108, how it compares to Blizzard’s existing Rustler skis, and more.
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Flash Review: 26/27 Blizzard Canvas 118
This past week’s big storms meant that we’ve been getting back on big pow skis, including Blizzard’s new freeski model, the Canvas 118. Here are Jonathan & Luke’s initial takeaways.
2026-2027 Blizzard Canvas 118
Blizzard’s new collection of playful, freeride models includes the brand’s widest powder ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Canvas 118.
Win Outerwear From Spyder!
Who doesn’t want to look fly on the mountain? This week’s giveaway winners each get a stylish and technical Venom kit from Spyder!
Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Roundup — Men’s (2025-2026)
We’ve added eighteen more shell jackets, pants, and bibs to our already massive roundup, which spans everything from ultralight touring softshells to burly resort kits — and a whole bunch in between. Check it out to see how they all compare, and which ones you might want to consider.
The AlpenFlow 89 Binding VS the Rest of the ‘Hybrid Binding’ Category (Ep.383)
AlpenFlow Design spent six years developing their AlpenFlow89 binding, and today, Jonathan talks with co-founder, Steven Waal, about that development process, and we compare / contrast the AlpenFlow 89 to the major players in the hybrid binding space.
Propain Tyee Trail
The longstanding Propain Tyee just got a little brother — meet the new Tyee Trail. Our First Look has all the details on Propain’s latest creation.
Deep Dive: Evil Offering
We compare the Evil Offering to the Atherton A.150.M, Trek Fuel MX, Kona Process 153, Knolly Fugitive 140, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Ibis Ripmo V3, Deviate Highlander II, Transition Sentinel V3, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Norco Sight, and Propain Tyee.
Evil Offering
Evil took its time rolling out the new Offering, so was it worth the wait? Here’s our take after three months on board their do-it-all All-Mountain bike.
Reviewer Reports: New eMTBs From Pivot, Norco, Orbea, & More (Ep.314)
Has Blister Bike Editor David Golay finally found an eMTB he can get along with? Find out as David and Simon talk about new eMTBs from Pivot, Norco, Orbea, and more.
Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound (Ep.101)
Big, hi-end sound; beautiful, compact, Scandinavian design; and affordable prices define Buchardt Audio’s speakers. And today, Simon talks with founder, Mads Buchardt, about how they do it.
Flash Review: Norco Sight VLT TQ
We’ve started testing the new middle sibling in the Norco Sight family. Here’s our early take on the Sight VLT TQ.
Norco Sight VLT TQ
The Norco Sight family continues to grow. The new Sight VLT TQ slots in between the standard Sight and the Sight VLT CX, putting a mid-power TQ HPR60 drive unit into Norco’s high-pivot All-Mountain bike.