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19/20 Argent Badger

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Argent's stiff, heavy, big-mountain charger.

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Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Sam Shaheen review the Salomon QST 99 for Blister

2020-2021 Salomon QST 99

Salomon overhauled their QST 99 for 19/20, and we think the new ski ought to be very appealing to a whole lot of skiers. Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Faction Candide 5.0 for BLISTER

19/20 Faction Candide 5.0

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Candide Thovex's signature ski.

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Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the K2 Mindbender 116C for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 116C

Apart from the name, the new K2 Mindbender 116C doesn’t share a lot in common with the Mindbender 99Ti and Mindbender 108Ti. And that’s no accident. Check out our full review for more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 106

When we first saw the 19/20 Liberty Origin 106, we thought the new ski could have increased versatility without losing much of what made it stand out from the competition. And after spending time on it, we think that’s exactly what Liberty has achieved. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106

We compare the updated Origin 106 to the previous Liberty Origin 106, Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Elan Ripstick 106, Renoun Citadel 106, Nordica Enforcer 110, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, 4FRNT MSP 107, Black Crows Corvus, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Prior Husume, J Skis Metal, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Blizzard Cochise, and Faction Dictator 3.0.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet for Blister

Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet

“Dual-Certified” helmets — designed to protect you both while climbing and skiing / snowboarding — are a growing product category. And for 19/20, Sweet Protection is presenting their own version. Check out our full review for more on their new Ascender Helmet.
Luke Koppa reviews the Prior Northwest 110 for Blister

Flash Review: 19/20 Prior Northwest 110

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Prior's new all-mountain-freestyle ski.

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Blister's Running Sock Roundup

Running Sock Roundup

What running sock should you get? A minimal low-cut with no cushion? A thicker one with more coverage? We've rounded up a bunch of different options to make it easier to find the perfect sock for you.
Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Revolt 121 for Blister

2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 121

The new Volkl Revolt 121 stood out this spring across a broad range of conditions and surprisingly deep snow. Check out our full review and Deep Dive on the site for more on this playful pow ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Revolt 121 for Blister

Deep Dive: Volkl Revolt 121

We compare the Revolt 121 to the Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Prior CBC, 4FRNT Inthayne, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, Line Outline, Icelantic Nomad 115, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Faction Candide 5.0, and Faction Candide 4.0.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition for Blister

19/20 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Ripstick 106 Black Edition, including notes on how it compares to the standard Ripstick 106.

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