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Luke Koppa reviews the Ronin 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Ronin 108

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Ronin is a small manufacturer making skis right in Chamonix. We’ve been spending time on their do-everything touring ski, the 108 — check out some of our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Dynastar M-Free 108 for Blister

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 108

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This season we’ve been reviewing the longest length of Dynastar’s playful freeride ski, and the results have been very interesting. Check out our updated review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Dynastar M-Free 108 for Blister

Deep Dive: Dynastar M-Free 108

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We compare the M-Free 108 to the Dynastar M-Free 118, Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish, Volkl Katana 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, Dynastar Pro Rider, Black Crows Corvus, Prior Husume, J Skis Hotshot, Moment Meridian 107, K2 Reckoner 112, ON3P Jeffrey 108, ON3P Woodsman 108, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Faction Prodigy 4.0, Parlor McFellon Pro, Liberty Origin 106, Icelantic Nomad 105, Blizzard Rustler 10, Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Folsom Primary, Black Crows Atris, & Prior Northwest 110.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer TransAlp Pro boot for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Fischer TransAlp Pro

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Next season Fischer is launching a very intriguing new touring boot. Check out our initial (very positive) thoughts on the TransAlp Pro.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Serpo for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Black Crows Serpo

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Black Crows are adding a new 93mm-wide, metal-laminate ski to their "All-Terrain" lineup for 21/22. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Serpo.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

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RMU is overhauling their long-standing Apostle skis for 21/22, and we just spent a day on the new Apostle 3.0 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 98 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Moment Commander 98

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We've been spending time on the latest versions of Moment's metal-laminate skis. Check out our initial thoughts on the Commander 98.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

2021-2022 DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

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The Pagoda Piste 90 RP is a uniquely versatile, narrower all-mountain ski that should be on the radar of folks who spend a lot of time off piste. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

Deep Dive: DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

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We compare the Pagoda Piste 90 RP to the DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2, DPS Pagoda 100 RP, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Blizzard Brahma 88, Nordica Enforcer 88, Renoun Endurance 88, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Salomon Stance 90, Black Crows Orb, Folsom Spar 88, & Liberty Evolv 90.

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Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Wagner 106 ski for Blister

2021-2022 Wagner Summit 106

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Wagner made a few skis for testing at the Blister Summit, and we’ve continued to spend time on their “50/50” 106mm-wide ski. The results have been quite impressive — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Wagner 106 ski for Blister

Deep Dive: Wagner Summit 106

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

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Liberty Origin 101 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Liberty Origin 101

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Liberty is updating their Origin & Genesis skis for 21/22, and launching two new models. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Origin 101.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda 100 RP for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 DPS Pagoda 100 RP

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DPS is launching a whole new collection of skis for 21/22. Check out our initial thoughts on the 100mm-wide option in the new Pagoda series.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Deep Dive: Elan Wingman 86 CTi

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We compare the Wingman 86 CTi to the Blizzard Brahma 88, Nordica Enforcer 88, Salomon Stance 90, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Liberty Evolv 90, Renoun Endurance 88, Salomon S/Force Bold, Folsom Spar 88, Black Crows Orb, K2 Disruption 82Ti, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Volkl M6 Mantra, & Elan Ripstick 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

2021-2022 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

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If your definition of an "all-mountain" ski is one that's a blast to carve on groomers but that can also handle occasional laps off piste, the Wingman 86 CTi should be on your list. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 108, 192 cm

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Update 3.22.21: We've added some more thoughts after putting in a few more days on the long M-Free 108.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl M6 Mantra for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Volkl M6 Mantra

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We now have a day on both the 177 cm & 184 cm M6 Mantra. Check out what we think so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma for Blister

Season Forma Ski

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While it sounds cliche, the Season Forma is a ski that legitimately makes you look at the mountain in a different way. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see why it has become one of the standout skis this year for our managing editor.
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