Luke Koppa, Author at BLISTER

Flash Review: 25/26 ON3P Mango 102

December 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The Mango 102 is the latest result of ON3P's collaboration with Jake Mageau, and we’ve been testing in and out of the park. Here are our initial takeaways.

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2025-2026 ON3P Mango 102

December 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

ON3P has updated all three freestyle skis within Jake Mageau's promodel series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new ON3P Mango 102.

Giray Dadali has redesigned J's widest metal-laminate ski by reducing its weight, refining its shape, and adding some Line Prophet DNA. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated J Skis Hotshot.

Flash Review: 25/26 J Skis Hotshot

December 8, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We’ve started testing the overhauled J Skis Hotshot, and we’re ready to chime in with our initial thoughts on how it compares to the original. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

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Win Any Moment Ski

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Don't miss this one — this week's winner will get any pair of skis they want from Moment's new 2025-2026 collection! Enter before December 12th for your chance to win!

Reviewer Reports: Early-Season Testing & Luke’s Dumbest Moment on Skis (Ep.372)

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We’re back on snow and testing ski gear! So Jonathan and Luke cover several of the standout products they’ve been on so far; Luke confesses to one of the dumbest things he’s ever done on skis; they discuss underappreciated upsides of early-season skiing; and more.

The Science of Staying Warm: Innovations in Insulation w/ PrimaLoft (Ep.370)

November 21, 2025 by Luke Koppa

If you’ve worn a puffy jacket in the past 30+ years, there’s a good chance it used PrimaLoft insulation. And they just announced their warmest insulation to date. Today you’ll get all the details from PrimaLoft’s SVP of Innovation & Technology — and learn a lot in general about the stuff that keeps us warm.

Can We Future-Proof Public Lands? Working Together & the GORP Act (Ep.382)

November 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

How do you get everyone from cattle ranchers to cyclists, snowmobilers, hunters, wildlife biologists, indigenous tribes, and politicians from both sides of the aisle to agree on protecting public lands? The GORP Act took on this challenge, and its collaborative approach could serve as a blueprint for the future.

Blizzard-Tecnica: 10 Years of Designing Women-Specific Skis & Boots (Ep.367)

November 7, 2025October 31, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Do “women-specific” skis need to exist? What about ski boots? In our conversation today, Leslie Baker-Brown shares her thoughts after leading Blizzard-Tecnica’s Women2Women program for the past 10 years.

5 Years of Prototypes: AlpenFlow Ski Bindings Origins & Overview

October 17, 2025 by Luke Koppa

In the first of our videos from Blister Summit 2025, we sit down with AlpenFlow Designs to get the whole story on how and why they decided to make a ski-touring binding; how their prototypes of the AlpenFlow 89 have evolved over the first 5 years of development; what they believe sets it apart from the rest of the market; how it actually works; and more.

2025-2026 Atomic Bent 110 GFD

September 29, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Atomic, Chris Benchetler, and the Grateful Dead have once again teamed up to release a limited-edition ski — here are the details on the Bent 110 GFD.

2025-2026 Blister Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

September 26, 2025September 25, 2025 by Luke Koppa

350+ skis, 70+ boots, and 280+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Check it all out here.

Our 2025-2026 Digital Winter Buyer's Guide is restricted to those who have purchased the Guide, have our Digital Access Pass, or are active BLISTER+ members. To learn more about our Guide and Membership options, CLICK HERE. If you’ve already purchased the guide, Digital Access Pass, or BLISTER+ membership and are seeing this message, please log in and then refresh this page.

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.

The Latest Attack on Public Lands — and What You Can Do to Stop It (Ep.374)

September 15, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently set to be thrown out altogether. So today, we discuss how and why it was created; the current efforts to rescind it; and what that would mean for bikers, hikers, skiers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts across the United States.

Get It Now! Our 2025-2026 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

September 25, 2025July 24, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide: it’s bigger than ever, as honest and accurate as it’s always been, and it’s now available to order. Here’s how to get your copy.

Update: Revised Public Land Sale Still a Terrible Idea

June 30, 2025June 26, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The Senate is still trying to sell more than a million acres of our public lands, and their revised proposal is still insultingly disingenuous — both to those who enjoy the outdoors and those seeking affordable housing. Here’s the latest, and why voicing your opinion is so urgent and important.

Jib League & the Future of Freeskiing with Woodsy (Ep.361)

June 16, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We talk with James Woods (aka Woodsy) about how he and fellow pro skiers, Ferdinand Dahl and Oystein Braaten, created Jib League to fill voids that they were noticing in the freeskiing world. The unique event series they created has been loved by athletes and viewers alike, and the story of how it came to be is just as interesting as all the absurd tricks put down by the riders at each stop.

Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 92

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Update 6.13.25: Jonathan Ellsworth adds his thoughts on the Woodsman 92, where it excels, and what sort of skiers ought to consider it.

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In this panel discussion from Blister Summit 2025, we asked apparel designers from Patagonia, Flylow, Ortovox, and Rab to discuss what you should expect from the new generation of PFAS-free apparel; how it compares to what you’ve used in the past; and what you can do to make the most of it.

The New Rules of Apparel: PFAS, What’s Changed, & What It Means for You (Ep.351)

June 13, 2025 by Luke Koppa

In this panel discussion from Blister Summit 2025, we asked apparel designers from Patagonia, Flylow, Ortovox, and Rab to discuss what you should expect from the new generation of PFAS-free apparel; how it compares to what you’ve used in the past; and what you can do to make the most of it.

Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 106

June 9, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We’re rounding out our Flash Reviews of the updated Salomon QST series with the longest-standing model, the QST 106 — check out our initial thoughts on how it compares to the prior-gen version and other QST models.

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