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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 87 for Blister

2021-2022 Head Kore 87

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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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

2021-2022 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

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The revised Apostle 3.0 106 is an exceptionally maneuverable and playful ski, but also one that certain skiers could really love for skiing fast and dynamically all over the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda 106 C2 for Blister

21/22 DPS Pagoda 106 C2

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

2021-2022 Volkl M6 Mantra

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

Deep Dive: Volkl M6 Mantra

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

21/22 Fat-ypus D-Sender

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

2021-2022 Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad

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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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Elan Ripstick 106

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We compare the Ripstick 106 to the previous Ripstick 106, Ripstick 106 Black Edition, Line Sick Day 104, Head Kore 105, Wagner Summit 106, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Black Crows Atris, Blizzard Rustler 10, Liberty Origin 106, Volkl Blaze 106, Armada Tracer 108, Sego Condor 108, J Skis Slacker, 4FRNT MSP 107, Whitedot Altum 104, Moment Wildcat 108, & Faction Dictator 3.0.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Commencal Meta TR 29 for Blister

Flash Review: Commencal Meta TR 29

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We've got five rides on the latest version of Commencal's Trail bike — check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Foundation Koala 118 for Blister

21/22 DPS Foundation Koala 118

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DPS is updating their big, stout, yet playful pow ski for 21/22. Check out our Flash Review for our take on how it compares to the previous version, and a few other playful-yet-stable pow skis.

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Atomic Maverick 95 Ti for Blister

2021-2022 Atomic Maverick 95 Ti

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The Maverick 95 Ti is part of Atomic’s overhauled 21/22 all-mountain lineup, and it’s a notable improvement over the skis it replaces. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of this new ski.
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Atomic Maverick 95 Ti for Blister

Deep Dive: Atomic Maverick 95 Ti

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We compare the Maverick 95 Ti to the Atomic Maverick 88 Ti, Atomic Maverick 100 Ti, Atomic Vantage 90 Ti, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Salomon Stance 96, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Volkl M6 Mantra, Salomon QST 98, 4FRNT MSP 99, Salomon QST 99, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Moment Commander 98, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Nordica Enforcer 94, Dynastar M-Pro 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Black Crows Camox, Liberty Origin 96, Blizzard Rustler 9, & J Skis Masterblaster.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 88 Ti for Blister

21/22 Atomic Maverick 88 Ti

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This season we spent time on all the new Maverick "Ti" skis, and here we discuss our initial thoughts on the narrowest option in the group.

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Luke Koppa reviews the ROMP Zorro 89 for Blister

21/22 Romp Zorro 89

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Romp is adding a few new designs to their lineup for next year, and we've so far been impressed by the versatility of their new narrow all-mountain ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition for Blister

21/22 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition

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Elan is once again offering a special "Black Edition" of their Ripstick 106 for 21/22 — check out our initial thoughts on how it compares to the standard version.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Prior Northwest 116 for Blister

21/22 Prior Northwest 116

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Twin tip, hefty weight, progressive mount point, & a strong flex pattern — Prior's Northwest 116 has the makings of a playful charger. Check out our initial thoughts.

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