Luke Koppa 
The 4FRNT Renegade has been Eric Hojorleifson’s go-to ski for many years now, and 4FRNT tweaked it again for 19/20. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the latest iteration of Hoji’s venerable pow ski.
FW is a new apparel brand and the winner of this week’s Gear Giveaway will get their flagship outerwear kit, the 3L Manifest Jacket & Pants. Many of us at Blister were really excited when we saw FW’s collection at Outdoor Retailer last year, and the Manifest kit looks like a solid choice for those who want reliable weather protection and tons of features, all in a modern, clean style. Enter now for your chance to win.
Ian Compton has taken a very different approach to skiing. Once one of the best park / urban skiers out there, Ian decided to leave skiing and move to, as he calls it, the “middle of nowhere,” Vermont. Verb Cabin’s short film, “Another Way,” documents Ian’s rise in the sport, the reasoning behind and the outcome of his decision to leave it, and now his return to skiing, in the form of a tiny undisclosed rope-tow near his new home. We think the video is incredibly well done, and you can watch it here.
Enter now to win Mystery Ranch’s brand-new alpine pack, the Scepter 35.
We have 2 big announcements this week: (1) you can win a pair of G3 ZED bindings and (2) Blister Members now get 10% off & free shipping on everything from G3. Learn more here.
Need a new everyday backpack? We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite options, with everything from clean, simple bags that are great for work or school to packs that can also work for casual hikes and travel.
It’s almost fall, or as we like to call it — slipper season. Enter to win any pair of Olukai slippers you want!
End up breaking or losing your sunglasses this summer? Still looking for a new pair of shades? We’ve just updated our sunglasses roundup with even more options, several of which are on sale now.
UPDATE: After we published our review of the DPS Koala F119, Dash Longe — who had a large role in the creation of the ski — shared his assessment of our review, then offered his own take on the ski and its purpose. Check out what Dash had to say.
Need advice on gear? Want discounts on brands like ON3P, Moment, J Skis, 4FRNT, Folsom, Prior, and more? Enter to win a Blister Membership!
Companies are now making lots of shorts that not only look great, but that can also handle days on the trails, wall, water, or bike. We’ve collected a number of our favorite options for men and women — check them out here.
We compare the Koala F119 to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, Prior CBC, Dynastar Menace Proto, J Skis Friend, ON3P Jeffrey 116, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Volkl Revolt 121, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Icelantic Nomad 115, Faction Candide 5.0, and Faction Candide 4.0.
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Moment now makes 4 different skis under the “Wildcat” name, including the Wildcat Tour 108. So how does the Tour 108’s design compare to the other Wildcats, and to other touring skis on the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Blizzard is making some updates to their playful all-mountain ski, the Rustler 10, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 19/20 Rustler 10 to see how big those updates are.
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Icelantic’s new Nomad 105.
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You’ve been asking, and now we can finally weigh in on the Moment Wildcat 108 (in two lengths). Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
