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ZAG’s ‘Next-Gen Carver’ + 2025 Ski Lineup | Blister Summit
Chamonix-based ZAG has been designing skis for over 20 years now. Along the way, they’ve made various advancements in the freeride and touring categories, as well as the movement to decrease the environmental impact of ski gear.
At Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with ZAG’s Théo Voinchet and ZAG athlete, Teton Brown, to get the full rundown on the brand’s 2025 ski lineup, including the skis that Teton uses for various scenarios; ZAG’s “next-gen carver,” the Mata; the new touring-friendly Slap 104 Lite; their longstanding ZAGREEN program, and much more.
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TOPICS:
Teton Brown’s ZAG Skis 00:00
ZAG’s backstory 02:40
Slap & Slap Lite Skis 04:02
UBAC & Adret Touring Skis 07:31
Harfang Skis 09:37
New ZAG Mata Ski 11:00
ZAG Lab & ZAGREEN Programs 13:20
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Making Skis in a Ski Town | 2025 Romp Ski Lineup | Blister Summit
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Few ski companies make their skis as close to the slopes as Romp, which handcrafts theirs in Crested Butte, Colorado. They’ve been doing so since 2010, though they’ve also recently been evolving their lineup. So, at Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Romp’s Eligh Purvis to discuss the ins and outs of operating a ski factory in a small mountain town; Romp’s fully custom vs. “Romp Ready” ski o...
Lightest Avalanche Airbags? | Ortovox LiTRIC 2025 Packs | Blister Summit
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Ortovox’s new line of avalanche airbags includes some of the lightest models on the market. At Blister Summit 2024, we got the details on how they developed the Avabag LiTRIC packs; how the supercapacitor-based system actually works; the efforts to make the packs easy to test and use; the various LiTRIC pack models, and more. Join us at Blister Summit 2025: summit.blisterreview.com/ANvLy0?rt=qo...
How HOJI Designs His Skis + New 4FRNT Nevar | Blister Summit
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Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson is not only legendary for his unique style of big-mountain skiing, but also for his constant focus on making gear better. One result of this has been his longstanding line of skis with 4FRNT, and at Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Hoji to get his take on how and why he designs skis the way he does. We also cover a prototype Hoji was testing at the Summit, which tur...
Norco Fluid VLT vs. Pivot Shuttle SL | Blister Head-to-Head Review
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The Norco Fluid VLT C1 130 and Pivot Shuttle Team XTR are both lightweight eMTBs with similar specs on paper - in fact, they weigh exactly the same. But does that mean they ride the same? In this Head-to-Head comparison, Blister editors, Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood, share their thoughts while riding these two bikes on the same trail (after already testing both extensively beforehand). They get...
Modern Gear for Traditional Skiing | Bishop Telemark 2025 Lineup | Blister Summit
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There are lots of passionate telemark skiers out there, but far fewer tele-specific gear companies. Bishop Telemark is one of those brands, and they’ve been committed to making all sorts of products for free-heelers for years. At Blister Summit 2024, Luke Koppa sat down with Bishop’s owner and engineer, Dave Bombard, to get the rundown on the current lineup, including their latest cross-compati...
The Mountain Biker's e-Bike? | Trek Fuel EXe Review | BLISTER
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Trek says that the Fuel EXe offers more natural-feeling assistance and a ride feel more akin to a conventional mountain bike than most other eMTBs - but does it, and does it matter? Here's our take on those questions and the overall performance of Trek’s do-it-all Trail eMTB. Become a BLISTER member: bit.ly/BLISTERPLUS Check out all of our e-bike and mountain bike reviews: blisterreview.com/cat...
The Midfielder of e-MTBs? | Pivot Shuttle AM Review | Blister
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Read our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for the Shuttle AM: blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/pivot-shuttle-am Pivot has a track record of making some excellent e-MTBs, and the Shuttle AM is designed to be their most versatile one yet. But what makes the Shuttle AM stand out from other "do-it-all" e-bikes, and what sorts of riders might want to consider it? In this video, Blister editors, Sim...
Affordable AND Versatile Optics? | New Glade Goggles, Sunglasses, & Helmets | Blister Summit
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Glade quickly made a name for themselves in the goggle market, offering versatile photochromic options that could be functional across a huge range of light conditions - and did so without eye-watering price tags. Since then, they’ve continued to refine their lenses, add new models, and expand into helmets and sunglasses. At Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Glade’s head of product, Michael...
Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra: Stories from the Field
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At our 2024 Blister Summit, Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra shared stories about their all-time favorite days in the mountains; their scariest experiences; times they were the most starstruck; what they wish they could tell their younger selves; and more. Blister Summit - Learn More: blisterreview.com/industry-news/blister-summit-2024-a-brief-recap-of-an-epic-eve...
New Shift2 Binding, QST X Ski, Race Boots, & More | 2025 Salomon Ski Gear
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Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. So at Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Salomon’s Joe Johnson to get the backstory and details on all of them. We cover the new powder-oriented QST X ski; how the QST X compares to the Salomon QST Blank, QST Echo 106, & previous QST 118; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 bindin...
Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design
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At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson (Dynafit athlete & renowned boot tinkerer), Matt Manser (Atomic ski boots global manager), and Greg Klein (president of Willi’s Ski & Snowboard Shops). The conversation includes their thoughts on how BOA ski boots have ...
When a Non-Traditional Ski Company Makes "Traditional" Skis | Moment Commanders
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Moment has been making skis in Reno for over a decade now, and since the very beginning, they’ve done things their own way. So, when they revealed their new Commander series, those skis’ directional, metal-laminate, and narrow (for Moment) designs came as a bit of a surprise. At Blister Summit 2024, we got the whole story from Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson. We discuss how their directional ski...
Pooping in Buckets? Climate Issues, Individual Behavior, & Collective Action | Blister Summit
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As skiers, snowboarders, and general users of the outdoors, the changing climate is an issue at the forefront of many of our minds. So, should we all be pooping in buckets? Or what should we do to most significantly and quickly improve the current situation? At Blister Summit 2024, Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, hosted a conversation with Amie Engerbretson (Atomic); Dr. Len Necefer (Found...
All-New Nomads & Maidens: 2025 Icelantic Skis | Blister Summit
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All-New Nomads & Maidens: 2025 Icelantic Skis | Blister Summit
2025 DPS Skis | Wailers, Pagoda Tour CFL, Koalas, & More | Blister Summit
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2025 DPS Skis | Wailers, Pagoda Tour CFL, Koalas, & More | Blister Summit
Drew Petersen on How Helmets Saved His Life - Twice. | Blister Summit Clip
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Drew Petersen on How Helmets Saved His Life - Twice. | Blister Summit Clip
How Do You Know How “Safe” Your Helmet Is? | Blister Summit Clip
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How Do You Know How “Safe” Your Helmet Is? | Blister Summit Clip
When & WHY Should You Replace Your Helmet? | Blister Summit
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When & WHY Should You Replace Your Helmet? | Blister Summit
Ski Design & U.S. Manufacturing in 2024 | Blister Summit
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Ski Design & U.S. Manufacturing in 2024 | Blister Summit
Hoji, Cody Townsend, Trevor Kennison, & Teton Brown: Stories from the Field
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Hoji, Cody Townsend, Trevor Kennison, & Teton Brown: Stories from the Field
Red Gerard, T. Bird, & Carter Westfall on Natural Selection & the Future of Comps
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Red Gerard, T. Bird, & Carter Westfall on Natural Selection & the Future of Comps
Radical Acts: How to Create Change | Caroline Gleich, Dr. Len Necefer, & Nina Waters
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Radical Acts: How to Create Change | Caroline Gleich, Dr. Len Necefer, & Nina Waters
LIVE Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend | Blister Summit Edition
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LIVE Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend | Blister Summit Edition
We asked the Pros: What’s the 1st Ski You Loved? | BLISTER
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We asked the Pros: What’s the 1st Ski You Loved? | BLISTER
Ski Touring & Backcountry Gear: The Basics & What You Need to Know
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Ski Touring & Backcountry Gear: The Basics & What You Need to Know
2025 Nordica Enforcer & Santa Ana Skis | Blister First Look
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2025 Nordica Enforcer & Santa Ana Skis | Blister First Look
How to Choose the Right Ski Length | BLISTER
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How to Choose the Right Ski Length | BLISTER
Ski Boots: How to EASILY Put On & Take Off | BLISTER
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Ski Boots: How to EASILY Put On & Take Off | BLISTER
The Hardest Question: Are You Glad Your Life-Altering Injury Happened?
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The Hardest Question: Are You Glad Your Life-Altering Injury Happened?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Aijazahmad-mb7po
    @Aijazahmad-mb7po 3 дні тому

    Mujhe pata hai tum kahan ho tum Kashmir mein ho

  • @n-da-bunka2650
    @n-da-bunka2650 4 дні тому

    Lange has been offering a ladies cut boot for a long time now. Good to see K2 coming to the party. I am shopping BOA boots for this upcoming season

  • @samkimmerle7498
    @samkimmerle7498 6 днів тому

    Hoji's hole goes international....

  • @bearclaw5115
    @bearclaw5115 9 днів тому

    Cool video, I didn't know anything about this brand before and they seem pretty cool.

  • @katietrotter9374
    @katietrotter9374 9 днів тому

    “That’s how numbers work” 😂

  • @tomaszwieczorek6273
    @tomaszwieczorek6273 10 днів тому

    The best contemporary Telemark bindings currently available

  • @marklukedeguzman
    @marklukedeguzman 11 днів тому

    Hello, help me decide which enike i will get, nx8e or the trek fuel exe 8 or 9.7?

  • @carterfan80
    @carterfan80 11 днів тому

    good video. There's not a whole lot of information about The Slap online.

  • @AltafAliBuriro-h1v
    @AltafAliBuriro-h1v 15 днів тому

    几斤几两

  • @AltafAliBuriro-h1v
    @AltafAliBuriro-h1v 15 днів тому

    进你空间6

  • @elliottdiedrich3068
    @elliottdiedrich3068 19 днів тому

    I think that I saw a set of Pilsner skis beside the interviewer.

  • @nicholasafricano5967
    @nicholasafricano5967 19 днів тому

    Best skis of all time!

  • @Heather-xw5og
    @Heather-xw5og 20 днів тому

    Enjoyed the discussion, what bindings are mounted on the 4frnts in the background? Cheers.

    • @TomKraus
      @TomKraus 20 днів тому

      was wondering the same. Thought Hoji would run some Dynafit Radicals but these look different.

    • @brookscurran
      @brookscurran 20 днів тому

      looks like it could be a speed radical with a different heel piece "roof" or riser setup and a spacer to support the heel of the boot ala ATK freeride spacer. The stock radical heel piece roofs are plastic and prone to cracking.

  • @recklesstoboggan
    @recklesstoboggan 20 днів тому

    Hey Sam, You said you guys send out Eric's prototypes to a bunch of people for testing. Please sign me up.

  • @ZeBloan
    @ZeBloan 21 день тому

    The prototype now appears to be in production and has a name: Nevar. (Raven spelled backwards)

  • @olivierpercebois-garve5506
    @olivierpercebois-garve5506 25 днів тому

    Sky 7 is perfect to use when flying with a paraglider (or smaller wing). I still cannot figure out what would be a good replacement in the new Rossignol Black Ops serie

  • @jeremybub
    @jeremybub 26 днів тому

    Bosch has the battery extender, Fazua falsely advertised they will have a battery extender! Norco all the way…

  • @davidcelestino6478
    @davidcelestino6478 29 днів тому

    Great video and amazing review on the bikes. Just the video I was looking for. Keep up the good work guys

  • @alpenjodel24
    @alpenjodel24 29 днів тому

    Dude was talking a lot without really giving ANY useful information. As an advanced skier I can tell or at least assume the differences between Wailer and Kaizen but this a lot of bs talk right there. Just tell us "simpler construction, heavier, little bit less expensive, less stable". What is the problem here.

  • @michaelpfarley
    @michaelpfarley Місяць тому

    Easily the best MTB review video I've ever watched. Well done, guys.

  • @optiwlk
    @optiwlk Місяць тому

    Sometimes I feel like having Hoji as your brand ambassador is a double edge sword, lol.

  • @christiancasado6153
    @christiancasado6153 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the vidéo but you didn't talk about the weight différence with the carbon one. What is the wheight of the one you tested and what sise is it, please ?

    • @dirkdebruyne2430
      @dirkdebruyne2430 Місяць тому

      I have this bike XL and weight is 20.8 kg;) Xl Carbon 19.2

  • @optiwlk
    @optiwlk Місяць тому

    This was extremely informative video for the new ultra XTD! Good job and thank you!

  • @nl3712
    @nl3712 Місяць тому

    Love this review, as well as the interview style of review. Quality stuff. Subbed

  • @ambientauras
    @ambientauras Місяць тому

    Just got some bacon 115 can’t wait to use them this winter. Will this be alright all over the mountain on crud and groomers or should I bring my other 100s with me as back up?

  • @marcinsobierajski5774
    @marcinsobierajski5774 Місяць тому

    Range is not an issue for me. I have second battery which fits inside my Osprey Syncros 12L backpack. It weights only 1.8kg. I can get on both batteries up to 80km of range and 1800m of elevation in mixed mid and turbo mode. On flat terrain the range doubled. For me the power is more than enough. On tech climbs limitation is rather small ground clearance and lack of overrun. But this is trail not enduro bike so I can live with it.

  • @thezonemtb
    @thezonemtb Місяць тому

    I've had a fuelexe for over a year and loved having the bike. I also have a full power levo that I will ride if I am riding with people on full powered bikes. But for all other applications I hop on the Fuel.

  • @guambra2001
    @guambra2001 2 місяці тому

    It looks so good

  • @bruhkamp
    @bruhkamp 2 місяці тому

    Nice. I understand that the new 104s are more directional and slightly less forgiving than the 104 Frees. Which ski out there is now most similar to the old 104 Free?

  • @chriselnicki5223
    @chriselnicki5223 2 місяці тому

    Bring us a releasable tele binding!

  • @mikemet1744
    @mikemet1744 2 місяці тому

    Just got(today) a Pivot AM with the 625 watt Bosch motor. Took it out for a rip. It flies. I weigh 158 lbs and it felt great. Can't wait to master it. Have fun.

  • @StartCodonUST
    @StartCodonUST 2 місяці тому

    The inescapability of the Boa debate makes a lot of sense. Ski boots have barely changed at all, and making dramatic changes to boot design is incredibly expensive, and differences between boots is so personal that making general comparisons is really hard to do. Adding Boa allows for minimal R&D costs and quite salient, easily-marketable differences that anyone could understand because literally some of the same boots come with and without Boa. It's a perfect scenario for all ski gear media coverage and consumers to focus excessively on this one design change. Greg made the most convincing point in the whole Boa debate though. The cost of R&D and sourcing a new closure mechanism has not done much to improve boot fit, and it is not even the lowest hanging fruit, which would be the liners. So many stock liners are so bad and pack out so quickly. Zipfit has clearly exerted some pressure on the market, and I don't know what the full retail landscape is, but Kastle's entry into the boot market came with great liners. I don't fully buy that it will never happen when consumers would be able to buy a shell on its own. At the very least, online/distributed retailers like Evo should be able to make those orders for standalone shells, especially as more people start to get their hands on liners that last longer than their shells, which should be a growing population as long as people need to go to standalone liner brands like Zipfit when their crappy stock liners irreversibly pack out before their shells fall apart. Even if liners failed at the same time as shells from a designed obsolescence perspective, boot shells get damaged from crashes, and people would gladly take a discount on next year's boot if they can take their old liner to a new shell (even if the liner is actually toast).

  • @BobGilman-in3wh
    @BobGilman-in3wh 3 місяці тому

    ROSSI OLD LEGEND GREAT!

  • @memphis28571
    @memphis28571 3 місяці тому

    The Bluetooth remote also controls your phone when the flow app is open. You can push the center button and move through the screens

  • @fernandog.aguirre2791
    @fernandog.aguirre2791 4 місяці тому

    Cody, 1:02 ......Season passes got cheaper,...where at? Not in the US or Canada, this past ten years is going up! Ask people of Powder Mountain, UT......

  • @Wooflays
    @Wooflays 4 місяці тому

    Whats wrong with pin bindings

  • @percivalgooglyeyes6178
    @percivalgooglyeyes6178 4 місяці тому

    This bike is quite dated and overpriced.

    • @OscarHernandez-xx2je
      @OscarHernandez-xx2je 4 місяці тому

      Don’t hate cause you can’t afford it. 😂

    • @bretthudson9710
      @bretthudson9710 4 місяці тому

      It's not dated but yes like most ebbs, overpriced. That said many bike companies are going into receivership. Either way it's a sick bike.

    • @memphis28571
      @memphis28571 3 місяці тому

      Explain how it’s outdated?

    • @mikemet1744
      @mikemet1744 2 місяці тому

      You look funny all green like that.

  • @michaeldevries2482
    @michaeldevries2482 4 місяці тому

    Ive ridden both the AM & LT, as well as the switchblade and firebird, and as a Clyde I can say both are awesome but the LT felt better under my 270lb riding weight.

    • @michaeldevries2482
      @michaeldevries2482 Місяць тому

      Update: I bought the mid tier am and I love it!! What a great bike.

  • @deeznutz8033
    @deeznutz8033 4 місяці тому

    RIP TO THIS SWEET LEGEND.

  • @ginocastro5107
    @ginocastro5107 4 місяці тому

    "Give it away until they can't live without it!" The last and best questiion and answer combined I took from this interview!!

  • @dennisecarrington8586
    @dennisecarrington8586 4 місяці тому

    i bought the base model tr 29 ride dirt, put Zeb 170 front and a 30t chainring,,perfect for my bike fun

  • @DarrenSmith-x6h
    @DarrenSmith-x6h 4 місяці тому

    Hi could u tell me if the motor rattles alot,cheers

    • @mikemet1744
      @mikemet1744 2 місяці тому

      I would say sometimes and very little. I did notice it at first but as I got faster it was barely noticeable.

  • @fernandog.aguirre2791
    @fernandog.aguirre2791 4 місяці тому

    Interesting when he says 10, 12 hrs a day working as a team........Wow, welcome to the real and everyday peoples lives. Most of us are walking 60 hrs a week.......

  • @fernandog.aguirre2791
    @fernandog.aguirre2791 4 місяці тому

    This past winter I demo the Moment Wildcat 108 and I really like it and I think I will stay with them for years to come, actually I purchased same skis in two differents length . Great job guys!

  •  4 місяці тому

    Nice bike, but I would prefer the Shuttle LT with the Bosch

  • @1taifi
    @1taifi 4 місяці тому

    A great bike indeed… loving it!🎉

  • @fernandog.aguirre2791
    @fernandog.aguirre2791 5 місяців тому

    Bye bye ...this is soo stu.........good luck trying to finish marketing school!

  • @dug4333
    @dug4333 5 місяців тому

    ask ethan if that shirt is available to purchase please

  • @FRAMESLerjen
    @FRAMESLerjen 5 місяців тому

    On the subject of sustainability: WNDR Alpine is one of the few ski/snowboard brands that is trying to improve something. Even if it's still “50% bad stuff”, it's still 50% better than the others. I think it's a shame to make statements like that. If everyone in the industry contributed even half as much, these numbers would mean a lot. Nobody is saying that skis have to be reinvented, but there is definitely room for improvement and WNDR proves it.

  • @fox156
    @fox156 5 місяців тому

    Great info in this video but Jonathan looks like hes in the witness protection program with a trucker hat and that lighting...i reall wish dalbello would just have a table/list of all their boots and their options somewhere. Its incredibly difficult to piece outy the details from the ad copy . I'm sure retaillers get a list of products in a better form so they can choose what to buy.