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Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Tecnica Plasma S Shoe for BLISTER

Tecnica Plasma S Shoe

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Best known for their ski boots, Tecnica recently launched a hiking line that brings something entirely new to the market: a heat-moldable fit. And after using their new Plasma S Shoe for the past year, you can now check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Tracer 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Armada Tracer 98

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Armada is tweaking their Tracer 98 for 19/20 in order to be more competitive with the growing class of ~100mm-wide backcountry and 50/50 skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions to see what they changed.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 94 FR

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When Fischer announced a narrower version of their excellent Ranger 102 FR, we were instantly intrigued. Now you can check out our full review to see how the new Ranger 94 FR performs, and what type of skier will like it most.
Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Rush LT Jacket for Blister

Arc’teryx Rush LT Jacket

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Arc’teryx’s Rush LT Jacket brings lightweight protection to a snowsports-oriented design, but we think it’s worth a look for a wide range of people, not just those who like to slide down snow. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty evolv 100 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty evolv 100

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Compared to the current crop of 100mm-wide skis out there, Liberty is going in a different direction with their new evolv 100. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Facelift 108 for Blister

2019-2020 Amplid Facelift 108

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For those people who like to skin up for their turns and then slash, spin, and play around on the way down, the Amplid Facelift 108 is a very good option. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Facelift 108 for Blister

Deep Dive: Amplid Facelift 108

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We compare the Facelift 108 to the Line Vision 108, Line Sir Francis Bacon, 4FRNT Raven, Renoun Citadel 106, Line Sick Day 104, Black Diamond Helio 105, K2 Wayback 106, Elan Ripstick 106, Faction Candide 3.0, and Sego Big Horn 106.

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Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 4FRNT MSP 107 for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT MSP 107

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4FRNT says the MSP 107 “is intuitive from the first turn instilling a higher level of confidence everywhere on the mountain.” Check out our full review to see how we’d characterize the ski.
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