Luke Koppa

19/20 Volkl Mantra 102

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We just spent a day on Volkl’s new Mantra 102 — check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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2019-2020 Armada BDOG

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Phil Casabon is one of the best freestyle skiers out there, and for 19/20, Armada is overhauling his signature ski. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new BDOG ski.

“Call of the Wild” — Eric Larsen

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Eric Larsen's "Call of the Wild" Earth Day video on Blister

In honor of Earth Day, polar adventurer and expedition guide, Eric Larsen, put together a beautiful video that gets at why we love to explore wild places, how we can help to preserve those places. Check it out here.

2019-2020 Salomon QST 99

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the 2020 Salomon QST 99 for Blister

Salomon is changing the construction and shape of their QST 99 for 19/20. So just how different is the new ski? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

2019-2020 Volkl Mantra 102

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by Luke Koppa

This season Volkl introduced the 5th generation of their popular all-mountain ski, the Mantra M5. For 19/20, they’re taking the Mantra M5’s design and applying it to a wider ski, creating the new Mantra 102. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Win Men’s & Women’s MTB Packs from Deuter

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Itching to get out on some spring MTB rides? Enter to win a pack from Deuter that’ll let you spend long days on the trail.

2019-2020 Dynastar Menace 98

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Menace 98 for Blister

Whether under its old “Slicer” name or its new one, the Dynastar Menace 98 has been around for a long time. And after getting two reviewers on it, we think there’s good reason for that. Check out our full review.

2019-2020 Faction Candide 4.0

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Candide 4.0 for Blister

Candide Thovex has made more of an impact on the ski industry than most people, and his signature Faction skis have helped him do that. One of those skis, the Candide 4.0, is getting updated for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

2019-2020 Volkl Revolt 121

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Revolt 121 for Blister

The brand-new Volkl Revolt 121 is reportedly what happens when you ask several of the best freestyle and freeride skiers out there to design their ideal playful powder ski. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions to learn more about the resulting ski.

Deep Dive: Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Armada ARV 106Ti LTD for Blister

We compare the ARV 106Ti LTD2 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Moment Meridian 107, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Faction Candide 3.0, Prodigy 3.0, & Prodigy 4.0, Sego Big Horn 106, and J Skis Metal.

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2019-2020 Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We’ve now had two reviewers on two different lengths of Armada & evo’s limited-edition ski, the ARV 106Ti LTD, and you can now check out our full review.

19/20 Salomon QST 106

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the all-new QST 106.

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2019-2020 Salomon QST 106

April 22, 2019April 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

“New construction. New technologies. New shape.” That’s what Salomon is saying about the 19/20 QST 106, so check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new QST 106 to see what exactly that all means.

Zeal Hatchet Goggle

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Goggles with magnetic lens-swap systems have made it easier than ever to swap lenses. But most of them are very expensive, and some people aren’t thrilled about a few magnets being the only thing securing lenses to their frames. The Zeal Hatchet aims to solve both of those issues — check out our full review.

2019-2020 Armada Tracer 108

April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the 19/20 Armada Tracer 108 for Blister

Armada is tweaking several of their backcountry oriented Tracer skis for 19/20, supposedly making them both lighter and more durable. So how does the new Tracer 108’s design compare to the rest of the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

2019-2020 Black Crows Orb

April 12, 2019April 11, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Orb for Blister

For 19/20 Black Crows is overhauling their narrower all-mountain ski, the Orb, and the updated version is basically a new ski entirely. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

2019-2020 Armada ARG II

April 12, 2019April 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Paul Forward reviews the Armada ARG II for Blister

While many companies continue to make their pow skis skinnier in the name of versatility, Armada is giving the proverbial middle finger to that trend by bringing back their 133mm-wide ARG. The updated ARG II stands out now more than ever, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Deep Dive: Line Outline

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Line Outline for Blister

We compare the Outline to the Line Sir Francis Bacon, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, K2 Catamaran, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Blizzard Spur, Folsom Trophy Carbon, Prior CBC, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Black Ops 118, and Dynastar PR-OTO Factory.

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2019-2020 Line Outline

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The new Outline is the latest addition to Eric Pollard & Line’s venerable series of pow skis, and it’s time now for our full review.

Semi-Rad — “Chart Imitates Life”

April 9, 2019April 8, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) has been making our favorite drawings and observations for years, and now he’s compiled a bunch of them in one place. Learn more about how to get the best book ever for your coffee table, tent, or bathroom.

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