Luke Koppa, Author at BLISTER

Win a Helmet from Scott

February 1, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win a backcountry skiing / climbing helmet from Scott!

Candide Thovex's Behind The Scenes | Ski The World Intro on Blister

Candide Thovex — THE INTRO | BEHIND THE SCENES | SKI THE WORLD

January 28, 2019 by Luke Koppa

To say that we're excited about this would be a serious understatement. Check out the trailer for Candide Thovex's new series documenting his absurdly creative and impressive edit where he skied in nine different countries, none of which was done on snow.

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Faction Prodigy 4.0 for Blister

Deep Dive: Faction Prodigy 4.0

January 27, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Prodigy 4.0 to the Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Icelantic Nomad 115, Blizzard Rustler 11, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Prior CBC, Rossignol Super 7 HD, Liberty Origin 112, and Faction Prodigy 3.0.

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2019-2020 Faction Prodigy 4.0

February 9, 2020January 27, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Want a ski that's quick and playful while also being strong and damp? If so, the Prodigy 4.0 is worth a good look. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Win Women’s & Men’s Gloves / Mitts from Oyuki

January 25, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win gloves or mitts from the Niseko-based brand, Oyuki!

Butte & Co.

November 19, 2020January 23, 2019 by Luke Koppa

If you need to rent or tune gear in Crested Butte, Butte & Co. gets our highest recommendation.

Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Mindbender 99Ti for Blister

19/20 K2 Mindbender 99Ti

January 22, 2019January 21, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new K2 Mindbender 99Ti.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Black Ops 118 for Blister

2022-2023 Rossignol BLACKOPS 118

August 15, 2022January 20, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Our managing editor is calling the Rossignol Black Ops 118 his favorite resort pow ski of all time, and one of his favorite skis in general. Check out our full review to see why.

Deep Dive: Rossignol Black Ops 118

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Black Ops 118 to the Moment Blister Pro / Wildcat, K2 Catamaran, Icelantic Nomad 115, Blizzard Spur, and Prior CBC.

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Win Custom Skis from Folsom

January 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win custom skis from Folsom!

Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Renoun Citadel 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Renoun Citadel 106

January 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Citadel 106 to the Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Faction Candide 3.0, Blizzard Rustler 10, Sego Big Horn 106, Armada Tracer 108, Elan Ripstick 106, and Renoun Endurance 98.

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2021-2022 Renoun Citadel 106

December 9, 2021January 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Crazy light, crazy easy, and crazy … stable? Check out our full review of the Renoun Citadel 106 for more on this unique ski.

Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Sam Shaheen review the K2 Mindbender 108Ti for Blister

19/20 K2 Mindbender 108 Ti

March 8, 2019January 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of K2's brand-new charger, the Mindbender 108 Ti.

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Black Crows Corvus for Blister

Deep Dive: Black Crows Corvus

January 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Corvus to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Commander 108, Nordica Enforcer 110, Prior Husume, J Skis Metal, Folsom Hammer, Dynastar Legend X106, Head Kore 105, and Faction Dictator 3.0.

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2021-2022 Black Crows Corvus

December 9, 2021January 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We’ve now had two reviewers on Black Crows’ redesigned charger, the Corvus, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Nicolas Vuignier & Jules Guarneri — “Heatseeker”

January 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Nicolas Vuignier has one of the most creative minds in skiing. His new edit, “Heatseeker,” is what happens when you combine pyrotechnics with the skiing & riding of world-class athletes. In case you couldn’t guess by that description — yes, it’s really, really cool. Check it out here.

Arc’teryx Rush LT Pant

June 14, 2019January 13, 2019 by Luke Koppa

You know what you shouldn’t be thinking about when you’re skiing? Your pants. The new Arc’teryx Rush LT pants are easy to forget about, and we think they’re a great option for many backcountry and resort skiers and snowboarders.

Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket

June 14, 2019January 12, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket is the lightest waterproof insulated jacket we’ve reviewed, and it just might be the lightest on the market. But how versatile is this ultralight piece, and who’d like it most? Check out our review.

Deep Dive: Moment Commander 108

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Commander 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Prior Husume, Folsom Hammer, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Metal, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Head Kore 105, Faction Dictator 3.0, and Dynastar Legend X106.

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Moment Commander 108 for Blister

2018-2019 Moment Commander 108

November 3, 2019January 11, 2019 by Luke Koppa

After getting four reviewers and a lot of time on it (including time in the recently opened Headwall at CB), you can now check out our full review of the Commander 108.

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