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Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

Deep Dive: Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

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We compare the PR-OTO Factory to the Rossignol Black Ops 118, ON3P Renegade 114, Prior CBC, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Head Kore 117, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Blizzard Spur, K2 Catamaran, and Icelantic Nomad 115.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Sabre LT Jacket for Blister

Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket

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This year Arc'teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the "LT" version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the 4FRNT Inthayne for Blister

19/20 4FRNT Inthayne

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We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Patagonia celebrates 20 years of the R1 fleece with a video by Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Nico Favresse; Blister

Patagona — “Done in R1”

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The iconic Patagonia R1 Fleece has now been around for 20 years. To celebrate, Patagonia not only increased the recycled content in the line, but they also released one of the most hilarious product-promo videos we've ever seen. Check it out.
Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.

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Blister reviews the Blizzard Zero G 105

2021-2022 Blizzard Zero G 105

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Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.
Luke Koppa reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free for Blister

19/20 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

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Update 2.8.19: Check out our updated on-snow impressions of the brand-new Enforcer 104 Free, with comparisons to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Dynastar Proto Factory for Blister

18/19 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory

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Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar's big, heavy pow ski.

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

Deep Dive: Faction Prodigy 4.0

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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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Butte & Co. in Crested Butte; Blister Recommended Shop

Butte & Co.

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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

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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

Deep Dive: Rossignol Black Ops 118

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

Deep Dive: Renoun Citadel 106

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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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