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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Majesty / ATK R12 alpine touring binding for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty / ATK R12

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth each add (a lot of) their thoughts on this new lightweight touring binding.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Whitedot Altum 114 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 Whitedot Altum 114

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The Whitedot Altum 114 is one of those skis that we think a very wide range of skiers will like, from those always looking for natural features to hit, to those who ski with a more directional style. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the Whitedot Altum 114 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Deep Dive: Whitedot Altum 114

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We compare the Altum 114 to the Moment Wildcat, K2 Reckoner 112, Line Outline, Moment Deathwish, Faction Prodigy 4.0, Icelantic Nomad 115, Parlor McFellon Pro, Liberty Origin 112, Nordica Enforcer 115 Free, Blizzard Rustler 11, Rossignol BLACKOPS Gamer, K2 Mindbender 116C, Prior Northwest 110, Prior CBC, & Kye Shapes Metamorph.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Majesty Vanguard for Blister

2021-2022 Majesty Vanguard

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New for 20/21, the Majesty Vanguard is a lightweight, twin-tipped, and strong 118mm-wide ski — a combination we don’t see all that often. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this new big-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 K2 Reckoner 102

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Update 5.12.20: We've added some more thoughts on the Reckoner 102 and how it compares to the Line Sir Francis Bacon.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130

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Update 5.8.20: After spending more time in the new Hawx Prime XTD 130, we've updated our Flash Review.

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2021-2022 Line Blade

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In these uncertain times, we figured it’d be a good time to look back on one of the most odd, yet very fun skis we got on this year, the Line Blade. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of this super-tight-radius, metal-laminate, all-mountain ski.

Deep Dive: Line Blade

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We compare the Line Blade to the Line Sakana, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Blizzard Rustler 9, Nordica Enforcer 94, J Skis Masterblaster, Moment Commander 98, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Salomon QST 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, 4FRNT MSP 99, Volkl Mantra M5, Blizzard Bonafide, Liberty Origin 96, & ON3P Wrenegade 96.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Alp Tracks 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Movement Alp Tracks 106

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We’re reviewing a few new skis from Movement, starting with one of the lightest skis we’ve weighed, the Alp Tracks 106. Check out our First Look for more on this ultralight “free touring” ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the J Skis Slacker for Blister.

Flash Review: 20/21 J Skis Slacker

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Update 4.30.20: we've spent a bit more time on J Skis' touring ski and have updated our on-snow impressions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Sego Condor 108 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Condor 108

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Update 4.28.20: Jonathan Ellsworth adds some of his thoughts on the Condor 108 and how it compares to the 4FRNT Raven & Salomon QST 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Dalbello Lupo Pro HD for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

2021-2022 Dalbello Lupo Pro HD

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We’ve now put more than 60 days in Dalbello’s Lupo Pro HD, and tried it with a variety of tongue & liner combinations. Check out our full review for an in-depth look at the boot, how it compares to a variety of other touring and alpine boots, and who we think would most appreciate it.
Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Flash Review: 20/21 Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender

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Check out our thoughts on the BLACKOPS Sender and how it compares to the BLACKOPS Sender Ti.

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Paul Forward reviews the Majesty Havoc for Blister

2020-2021 Majesty Havoc

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We’re reviewing a number of Majesty’s new 20/21 skis, including the 110mm-wide, freeride-oriented Havoc. Check out our First Look for more info.
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