Luke Koppa
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Wildcat Tour.
Flash Review: 22/23 Ferreol Pionnier 104
Here are some of our initial on-snow impressions of the Ferreol Pionnier 104, a made-in-Quebec touring ski.
2023 Icelantic Ski Collection | Blister Summit Brand Lineup
We talk with Icelantic Skis marketing director, Hanna Whirty, about the past, present, and future of Icelantic; their focus on durability and 3-year warranty; the role of graphics at Icelantic; and then we run through all the different collections in Icelantic’s 2022-2023 lineup.
2022-2023 Renoun Endurance 98
The latest version of Renoun's do-everything all-mountain ski, the Endurance 98, is the most refined and intuitive one yet (and its unique construction still equates to a ride that feels like nothing else on the market). Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
Deep Dive: Renoun Endurance 98
We compare the Endurance 98 to the Renoun Endurance 88, Volkl M6 Mantra, Salomon QST 98, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Salomon Stance 96, 4FRNT MSP 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, Black Crows Camox, J Skis Masterblaster, Moment Commander 98, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Line Blade Optic 96, Dynastar M-Free 99, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Faction Dancer 2, & K2 Mindbender 99Ti.
2022-2023 Wagner Summit 109
The Summit 109 is the newest addition to Wagner's "Factory Series" of skis, and it's a very well-rounded all-mountain ski that two of our reviewers — with quite different skiing styles — both really enjoyed. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.
Deep Dive: Wagner Summit 109
We compare the Summit 109 to the Wagner Summit 106, Wagner Summit 107, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Line Blade Optic 104, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Hotshot, RMU YLE 110, WNDR Alpine Intention 110, Head Kore 111, Atomic Bent 110, Moment Commander 108, Salomon QST Blank, 4FRNT Hoji, Icelantic Nomad 105, Volkl Katana 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, Sego Comp 110, Dynastar M-Free 108, Black Crows Corvus, Prior Husume, 4FRNT MSP 107, Moment Wildcat 108, Fischer Ranger 108, Moment Deathwish, & Rossignol Sender Ti.
Win Ride Concepts MTB Shoes
This week two winners will each get a pair of Ride Concepts' flat-pedal or clipless Hellion Shoes!
Reviewer Reports: Touring Setups, Resort Skis, & Jelly Bean Bribery (Ep.197)
Kristin Sinnott, Dylan Wood, Kara Williard, Drew Kelly, and Luke Koppa cover everything from the setups Drew used while touring for several weeks in Alaska this spring, to a whole bunch of skis, boots, and bindings from Faction, Blizzard, K2, Nordica, Salomon, and more. We also touch on some new Strafe outerwear, get an update from Kara on some heated socks, and discuss some unique gear and tricks that Kristin’s been using to ski with her son.
2022-2023 Blizzard Hustle 10
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Blizzard Hustle 10.
2023 Line Blade Optic Skis | Blister Summit Brand Lineup
We talk with Line’s marketing manager, Connor Clayton, about Line’s new collection of metal-laminate freeride skis, the Blade Optics. We discuss the origin of the series, how it combines elements of the Line Blade and Line Vision skis, Line’s “Gas Pedal Metal” construction, and the four Blade Optic models.
2022-2023 Nordica Enforcer Unlimited 104
The Nordica Enforcer Unlimited 104 shares a lot in common with the original Enforcer 104 Free, it just ditches a whole lot of weight — and the upsides and downsides that come with it. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more about this new touring ski.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer Unlimited 104
We compare the Enforcer Unlimited 104 to the Volkl Blaze 106, Faction Agent 3.0, Line Vision 108, Atomic Backland 107, 4FRNT Raven, Movement Alp Tracks 106, Blizzard Zero G 105, WNDR Alpine Vital 100, Folsom Cash 106 Carbon, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP, Ronin 108, and Weston Summit.
2023-2024 Ferreol Pionnier 104
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Ferreol Pionnier 104.
2022-2023 Faction Dancer 2
The Faction Dancer 2 isn’t a super easy-going, “made-for-everyone” ski, but it is a unique ski that could make certain people extremely excited to be on the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more.
Win Magnetic Pedals from Hustle
This week TWO lucky winners will each get a pair of Hustle Avery REMtech pedals, which blur the lines between clipless and flat pedals.
Deep Dive: Faction Dancer 2
We compare the Dancer 2 to the Faction Dancer 3, Faction Mana 2, Volkl M6 Mantra, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Salomon QST 98, J skis Masterblaster, Black Crows Camox, Atomic Maverick 95 Ti, Salomon Stance 96, Moment Commander 98, Nordica Enforcer 94, Black Crows Serpo, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Fischer Ranger 102, 4FRNT MSP 99, and K2 Mindbender 99Ti.
2022-2023 Moment Commander 98
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Moment Commander 98.
2022-2023 Moment Deathwish 104
The Deathwish is one of Moment's longest-standing models, and this season they released a new, narrower version. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Deathwish 104 for more on this unique all-mountain ski.
Deep Dive: Moment Deathwish 104
We compare the Deathwish 104 to the Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, Salomon QST 106, Volkl Revolt 104, Whitedot Altum 104, Line Blade Optic 104, RMU Apostle 106, Line Sir Francis Bacon, DPS Koala 103, Season Nexus, Dynastar M-Free 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Black Crows Atris, 4FRNT Devastator, Armada ARW 106 UL, and K2 Reckoner 102.