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Luke Koppa reviews the Line Blade Optic 114 for Blister

22/23 Line Blade Optic 114

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We’ve been skiing the Blade Optic 114 at the 2022 Blister Summit — check out our initial impressions of this playful freeride ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Icelantic Saba Pro 117 for Blister

22/23 Icelantic Saba Pro 117

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We just spent a day on Icelantic's reverse-camber pow ski, the Saba Pro 117 — check out our initial impressions.

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Blister Summit A 2022: Recap and photo story

22/23 Atomic Bent 110

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Update 2.22.22: We just got back on the Bent 110 at the Blister Summit, this time with 8" of new snow. Check out some of our additional impressions.

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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

2022-2023 4FRNT Hoji

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The middle ski in Eric Hjorleifson's signature series got a big update this season, and we think the changes make for a notably more versatile ski — whether you use it in the backcountry or at the resort. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Hoji.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the 4FRNT Hoji for Blister

Deep Dive: 4FRNT Hoji

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We compare the Hoji to the 4FRNT Renegade, 4FRNT Raven, 4FRNT Devastator, WNDR Alpine Intention 110, Black Crows Corvus, Salomon QST Blank, 4FRNT Inthayne, Black Crows Anima, Line Vision 118, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Deathwish, J Skis Friend, Wagner Summit 106, Head Kore 111, RMU YLE 110, Sego Comp 110, Icelantic Nomad 105, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, and J Skis Slacker.

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 2022-2023 Salomon QST 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Salomon QST 106

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For the 22/23 season, Salomon is updating one of their most popular skis, and we've been spending a lot of time on the new QST 106. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 2022-2023 Salomon QST 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Salomon QST 106

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We compare the new QST 106 to the previous QST 106, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Blizzard Rustler 10, 4FRNT MSP 107, Moment Deathwish 104, Dynastar M-Free 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Black Crows Atris, DPS Koala 103, Season Nexus, RMU Apostle 106, Head Kore 105, and J Skis Hotshot.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Stereo Lynx MK 4 for Blister

21/22 Stereo Lynx MK 4

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We've been spending time on Stereo's do-everything 100mm-wide ski, the Lynx, and there have been lots of surprises so far.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Season Nexus for Blister

Season Nexus Ski

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We've spent the last two seasons riding Season's do-everything ski — check out our full review of the Nexus for more on what makes it stand out.
Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Season Nexus for Blister

Deep Dive: Season Nexus

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We compare the Nexus to the Season Aero, Season Kin, Line Sir Francis Bacon, RMU Apostle 106, DPS Foundation Koala 103, Dynastar M-Free 108, Moment Deathwish 104, Volkl Revolt 104, Moment Wildcat 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Blizzard Rustler 10, Black Crows Atris, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, J Skis Hotshot, Head Kore 105, Line Sick Day 104, Whitedot Altum 104, 4FRNT Devastator, & K2 Reckoner 102.

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Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, and Jonathan Ellsworth review review the J Skis Fastforward for Blister

2021-2022 J Skis Fastforward

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We've been skiing J's brand-new metal-laminate ski, the Fastforward, all season long — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on its performance and who should have it on their list.
Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, and Jonathan Ellsworth review review the J Skis Fastforward for Blister

Deep Dive: J Skis Fastforward

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We compare the Fastforward to the J Skis Masterblaster, Black Crows Serpo, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Rustler 9, Nordica Enforcer 94, 4FRNT MSP 99, Salomon Stance 90, DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2, Shaggy's Ahmeek 95, DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP, Blizzard Brahma 88, Folsom Spar 88, Renoun Endurance 88, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, and Fischer Ranger 94 FR.

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Blister reviews the Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit ski boot

2022-2023 Salomon S/Lab MTN Summit

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After a brief hiatus, Salomon is back in the lightweight touring boot game, and the MTN Summit boots are an interesting addition to this growing — and diversifying — category. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more info.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Line Blade Optic 96 for Blister

22/23 Line Blade Optic 96

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We've been spending time on Line's new freeride skis and our initial impressions have been very interesting. Check out our thoughts on the Blade Optic 96.

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Drew Kelly, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Luke Koppa review the Wagner Summit 107 for Blister

Deep Dive: Wagner Summit 107

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

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 108 for Blister

21/22 Moment Commander 108

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Check out our thoughts so far on Moment's metal-laminate, all-mountain charger, the Commander 108.

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