Luke Koppa, Author at BLISTER

Win Elan Skis

January 15, 2021 by Luke Koppa

This week the winner will get any Elan Ripstick ski they want!

2021-2022 J Skis Hotshot

December 9, 2021January 15, 2021 by Luke Koppa

We've now had two reviewers putting in a lot of time on J's playful, metal-laminate ski — and they're both big fans. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the Hotshot.

Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Alp Tracks 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Movement Alp Tracks 106

April 9, 2025January 14, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Update 1.14.21: Check out how the Alp Tracks 106 has been handling firmer, more challenging conditions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 95 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Atomic Maverick 95 Ti

April 9, 2025January 12, 2021 by Luke Koppa

We just spent a day on one of Atomic's new all-mountain skis. Check out our initial thoughts, and how the Maverick 95 Ti compares to the Salomon Stance and Armada Declivity skis.

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Atomic Announces the 2021-2022 Maverick & Maven Skis; Blister discusses the new line of all-mountain skis

Atomic Announces New Maverick & Maven Skis

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Atomic just announced the replacement to their current Vantage series: the brand-new Maverick & Maven all-mountain skis.

Luke Koppa reviews the Season Aero ski for Blister

Flash Review: Season Aero Ski

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Here are our initial thoughts on the 96mm-wide ski in the Season lineup.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Season Nexus ski for Blister

Flash Review: Season Nexus Ski

January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 by Luke Koppa

We just wrapped up a day on the mid-fat ski in the Season lineup. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement GO 106 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Movement GO 106 Ti

April 9, 2025January 8, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's lightweight, titanal-laminate freeride ski.

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Win HEAD Skis

January 8, 2021 by Luke Koppa

This week the winner will get any HEAD Kore ski they want!

Luke Koppa reviews the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Big Horn 106

April 9, 2025January 6, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial thoughts on the updated Big Horn 106, and how it compares to several other all-mountain-freestyle skis.

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Volkl Announces New M6 Mantra & Secret 96

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Volkl just announced new versions of their Mantra & Secret skis. Check out what they're changing with the latest M6 Mantra & Secret 96.

2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 104

December 9, 2021January 5, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Two of our reviewers have been skiing all over Mt. Crested Butte on Volkl's new Revolt 104. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

We compare the Revolt 104 to the K2 Reckoner 102, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Dynastar Menace 98, Nordica Soul Rider 97, Prior Northwest 100, Whitedot Altum 104, Moment Wildcat 108, Sego Big Horn 106, Rossignol BLACKOPS Holyshred, Black Crows Atris, Dynastar M-Free 108, and ON3P Jeffrey 108.

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

April 9, 2025January 4, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Update 1.4.21: check out our thoughts on how the Pagoda Piste 90 RP performs off-piste.

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Win Folsom Skis

January 1, 2021 by Luke Koppa

This week the winner will get the Folsom Blister Pro 104 + some Folsom gear!

Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

April 9, 2025December 31, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Elan puts the Wingman 86 CTi in the "All-Mountain Versatile" category of their lineup, and we don't think they're far off with that description.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 2021 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 4FRNT Devastator

April 9, 2025December 30, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial impressions of the new Devastator, where we answer some of the questions we first posed in our First Look.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Fly Two 115 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Movement Fly Two 115

April 9, 2025December 29, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's playful (but also pretty stable) pow ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Declivity 92 Ti for Blister

2021-2022 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

December 9, 2021December 26, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've spent the past few weeks skiing one of Armada's new metal-laminate skis, the Declivity 92 Ti. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of this fun, lively, & versatile ski.

Deep Dive: Armada Declivity 92 Ti

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Declivity 92 Ti to the Salomon Stance 90, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Head Kore 93, Nordica Enforcer 94, J Skis Masterblaster, Volkl Mantra M5, Folsom Spar 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Line Blade, Liberty Evolv 90, & Liberty V92.

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