Luke Koppa

19/20 Line Vision 108

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Vision 108 for Blister

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Line’s very light Vision 108.

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Win DPS’s Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

4 people are each going to get a pack of DPS’s Phantom 2.0 permanent base glide treatment — enter now for your chance to win!

2019-2020 Nordica Strider 120 DYN

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Strider 120 DYN for Blister

We’ve now spent over 120 days in Nordica’s 50/50 boot, the Strider 120, and we think it’s a very good option for those looking for a legit 120-flex boot that they’ll use inside and outside of the resort.

2018-2019 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

It’s been a good year to test pow skis in Crested Butte, and the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory is one of the most surprising ones we’ve been on. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Deep Dive: Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the PR-OTO Factory to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, ON3P Renegade 114, Prior CBC, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Head Kore 117, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Blizzard Spur, K2 Catamaran, and Icelantic Nomad 115.

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Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

This year Arc’teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the “LT” version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.

19/20 4FRNT Inthayne

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT Inthayne for Blister

We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Patagona — “Done in R1”

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Patagonia celebrates 20 years of the R1 fleece with a video by Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Nico Favresse; Blister

The iconic Patagonia R1 Fleece has now been around for 20 years. To celebrate, Patagonia not only increased the recycled content in the line, but they also released one of the most hilarious product-promo videos we’ve ever seen. Check it out.

2018-2019 Romp Skis 100

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Romp Skis 100 for Blister

We recently worked with Romp Skis to build a custom ski, and you can learn more about their custom process, how we arrived at the design we did, and see our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Romp Skis 100.

2019-2020 Line Sir Francis Bacon

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

The Line Sir Francis Bacon has been around in some form or another for well over a decade. Line is again redesigning it for 19/20, and the new ski has some unique updates. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.

19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon

February 20, 2019February 11, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.

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Win any Ski You Want from J Skis

February 12, 2019February 8, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Yep, any ski.

2019-2020 Blizzard Zero G 105

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.

2019-2020 Line Vision 108

February 22, 2019February 7, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Line is launching a brand-new series of very light “freeride” skis next year, and they’ve earned our “Dying to Try It” award. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Line Vision 108 to see why.

19/20 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

February 8, 2019February 4, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free for Blister

Update 2.8.19: Check out our updated on-snow impressions of the brand-new Enforcer 104 Free, with comparisons to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR.

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2019-2020 4FRNT Inthayne

February 20, 2019February 4, 2019 by Luke Koppa

This year 4FRNT rider and ski builder, Thayne Rich, tweaked his signature playful pow ski. So what’s different with the new ski, and how does its design compare to the rest of the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 4FRNT Inthayne.

2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

February 4, 2019February 3, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Nordica is expanding their excellent Enforcer lineup for 19/20, and our managing editor might just explode if he doesn’t get on the new Enforcer 104 Free very soon. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Enforcer 104 Free.

18/19 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

February 1, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Dynastar Proto Factory for Blister

Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar’s big, heavy pow ski.

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Win a Helmet from Scott

February 1, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win a backcountry skiing / climbing helmet from Scott!

Candide Thovex — THE INTRO | BEHIND THE SCENES | SKI THE WORLD

January 28, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Candide Thovex's Behind The Scenes | Ski The World Intro on Blister

To say that we’re excited about this would be a serious understatement. Check out the trailer for Candide Thovex’s new series documenting his absurdly creative and impressive edit where he skied in nine different countries, none of which was done on snow.

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