Luke Koppa

Flash Review: Hustle Magnetic REMpedals

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Luke Koppa has spent the past several weeks riding Hustle’s magnetic REMpedals, and the experience has been very interesting. Check out his thoughts so far.

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New 4FRNT Switch & MSP 107

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Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

4FRNT just launched their 2021-2022 ski lineup, and back at the Blister Summit, we sat down with 4FRNT’s Sam Kimmerle & Nick Africano to get the rundown on the brand-new Switch; the consistently positive feedback surrounding the MSP 107; who has the coolest name in the ski industry; and more.

Flash Review — Canyon Spectral 29

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Blister reviews the Canyon Spectral 29

We’ve been spending time on Canyon’s overhauled Spectral 29 — check out some of our initial impressions and comparisons.

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2021-2022 Sego Comp 110

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Sego Comp 110 for Blister

The Sego Comp 110 seems like a pretty niche ski — it was designed for freeride skiers who need to ski fast and go big, and also throw tricks. But after a season on it, we think its rare blend of traits could be appealing to many skiers — not just those on the competition circuit. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Deep Dive: Sego Comp 110

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Sego Comp 110 for Blister

We compare the Comp 110 to the Sego Big Horn 106, Dynastar M-Free 108, J Skis Hotshot, Volkl Katana 108, Moment Commander 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Prior Northwest 110, ON3P Woodsman 108, Folsom Blister Pro 104, Black Crows Corvus, Prior Husume, Icelantic Nomad 105, Black Crows Atris, 4FRNT MSP 107, Moment Wildcat 108, & Faction Dictator 3.0.

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2021-2022 DPS Foundation Koala 103

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the DPS Foundation Koala 103 for Blister

Two of our reviewers spent time on DPS’s new, playful all-mountain ski and both really enjoyed their time on it. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Koala 103 for more on this versatile ski.

Deep Dive: DPS Foundation Koala 103

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Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the DPS Foundation Koala 103 for Blister

We compare the Koala 103 to the DPS Foundation Koala 118, DPS Pagoda 106 C2, Moment Wildcat 108, Dynastar M-Free 108, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Liberty Origin 106, Black Crows Atris, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 10, Prior Northwest 110, ON3P Woodsman 108, Moment Meridian, J Skis Hotshot, Elan Ripstick 106, Line Sick Day 104, Head Kore 105, Whitedot Altum 104, 4FRNT Devastator, K2 Reckoner 102, Volkl Revolt 104, & Season Nexus.

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2021-2022 Head Kore 87

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 87 for Blister

Head’s updated 21/22 Kore lineup includes everything from fat pow skis to much narrower options for more typical conditions. Today we’re talking about the latter end of that spectrum — check out our First Look of the new Kore 87.

2021-2022 Black Crows Serpo

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Serpo for Blister

The 93mm-wide Serpo is another brand-new addition to the Black Crows 21/22 lineup, but it doesn’t look very much like most other ~93mm-wide all-mountain skis. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this ski and our initial impressions.

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 99

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 99.

Many of us at Blister have been big fans of the skis in Dynastar’s M-Free collection, and they’re launching a brand-new one for 21/22. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on the M-Free 99.

2021-2022 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

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Luke Koppa reviews the Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

The Apostle has been in RMU’s lineup for over a decade, and they’re fully overhauling it for 21/22. The new 3.0 version is available in two widths and three different constructions, and you can check out our First Look & Flash Review of the Apostle 3.0 106 for more on the new skis.

21/22 DPS Pagoda 106 C2

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda 106 C2 for Blister

We got some days on the latest version of DPS’s 106 C2 shape, this time with their new Pagoda construction. Check out our initial thoughts.

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2021-2022 Volkl M6 Mantra

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Volkl M6 Mantra for Blister

The Volkl Mantra has been a reference ski in the all-mountain category for over a decade, and Volkl updated it for 21/22. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what’s new, what isn’t, and how this new ski compares to the current market.

Deep Dive: Volkl M6 Mantra

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Volkl M6 Mantra for Blister

We compare the M6 Mantra to the M5 Mantra, Volkl Mantra 102, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Nordica Enforcer 94, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Salomon QST 98, Salomon Stance 96, Salomon QST 99, Moment Commander 98, 4FRNT MSP 99, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Dynastar M-Pro 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9, & DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2.

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21/22 Black Crows Mirus Cor

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Mirus COR for Blister

Update 6.22.21: check out more of our thoughts on the wild-looking Mirus Cor, including how it handles softer springtime conditions.

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2021-2022 Black Crows Mirus Cor

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Mirus Cor for Blister

There is nothing “typical” about the Black Crows Mirus Cor, and that’s why we’re excited about it. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to learn more about this 87mm-wide, tight-turning, twin-tipped ski.

21/22 Fat-ypus D-Sender

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Luke Koppa reviews the Fat-ypus D-Sender for Blister

This season we spent time on the Fat-ypus D-Sender, which was originally designed as their big-mountain comp ski. But it’s definitely not your typical comp ski. Check out our thoughts for more.

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2021-2022 Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad for Blister

In an age where big, burly chargers are a bit of an endangered species, the 194cm-long, 112mm-wide Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad is a refreshing shift away from the norm. Check out our First Look and Flash Review for more on this athlete-driven ski.

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