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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Stöckli Stormrider 95 for Blister

Deep Dive: Stöckli Stormrider 95

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We compare the Stormrider 95 to the Stöckli Stormrider 102, Volkl M6 Mantra, Salomon Stance 96, Blizzard Anomaly 94, Nordica Enforcer 99, Fischer Ranger 96, Salomon QST 98, Nordica Enforcer 94, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, J Skis Masterblaster, K2 Mindbender 96C, Peak 98 by Bode, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Head Kore 93, Blizzard Rustler 9, Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95, ZAG Harfang 96, Faction Dancer 2, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Black Crows Camox, Nordica Unleashed 98, RMU Apostle 96 Pro, Line Blade Optic 96, Armada Declivity 102 Ti, Renoun Endurance 98, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Season Aero, Wagner Summit 97, & Shaggy’s Mohawk 98.

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Luke Kopp and Paul Forward review the Lange Shadow 130 for Blister

2024-2025 Lange Shadow 130 LV & Shadow 130 MV

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Lange says their new Shadow boots offer “more power with less effort” via their unique shell design, and after logging more than 100 days in the Shadow 130 LV & MV, our reviewers have a LOT to say about them. Check out what might be our longest, most in-depth boot review for the whole story.
Elan announces 2025 24/25 Ripstick, Playmaker, Primetime, & Element Skis | Blister discusses

Flash Review: 24/25 Elan Ripstick 96

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We've been spending time on the newest version of Elan's longstanding all-mountain ski — here are our initial thoughts on the updated Ripstick 96.

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On GEAR:30, Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, Justin Bobb, & Luke Koppa sit down for a recap of our 2024 Blister Summit. They go over a few of the MANY highlights of the event, and then dive into a bunch of the standout products they were each able to try at the Summit.

New Gear from Blister Summit 2024 (Ep.285)

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Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Kara Williard, and Justin Bobb go over a few of the MANY highlights of last week’s Blister Summit, and then dive into a bunch of the standout products they were each able to try at the event.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Nightstick 97 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Fischer Nightstick 97

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We've been spending time on Fischer's new Nightstick 97 — here are our initial thoughts on this all-mountain freestyle ski, including some comparisons to Fischer's Ranger skis.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Stöckli Stormrider 95 for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Stöckli Stormrider 95

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We just got our first day on the Stöckli Stormrider 95, and so far, it's shaping up to be a very intriguing option in the directional all-mountain class. Check out our intiial on-snow impressions.

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