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Cy Whitling reviews the Armada ARV 106 for Blister

18/19 Armada ARV 106

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We've now spent a few days on the new ARV 106, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions and some comparisons to skis like the ON3P Kartel 108 and K2 Marksman.

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Cy Whitling Reviews the Full Tilt Ascendant for Blister

2019-2020 Full Tilt Ascendant

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For the 18/19 season, Full Tilt is introducing their first ever touring boot, the Ascendant. Complete with tech fittings, a removable tongue, and a unique touring overlap liner, the Ascendant appears to be the boot that a lot of skiers have been waiting for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
Cy Whitling and Luke Koppa review the Atomic Backland FR 109 for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Backland FR 109

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We compare the Atomic Backland FR 109 to other playful "50/50" skis like the Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Moment Deathwish, J Skis Vacation, and more...

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Cy Whitling and Luke Koppa review the Atomic Backland FR 109 for Blister

2017-2018 Atomic Backland FR 109

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We’ve now had two reviewers on the Atomic Backland FR 109 in two different lengths — and they’ve both toured on it and skied it inbounds. Check out our review to see how this playful “50/50” ski has performed.
Cy Whitling and Jonathan Ellsworth review the K2 Recon 130 ski boot for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Recon 130

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K2’s new Recon and Luv series of alpine ski boots are really light — the lightest we’ve ever reviewed, actually. Check out the specs plus our initial thoughts and fit notes.
Cy Whitling reviews the ON3P Kartel 116 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Playful Pow Skis

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We compare the J Skis Friend, Line Mordecai, Black Crows Anima, Armada ARV 116 JJ, ON3P Kartel 116, Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, K2 Catamaran, and more...

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Cy Whitling on the Armada ARV 116 JJ, Mt Bachelor, OR.

17/18 Armada ARV 116 JJ

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Here are our initial thoughts on the Armada ARV 116 JJ.

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