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Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Rush LT Pant for Blister

Arc’teryx Rush LT Pant

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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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket for Blister

Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket

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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

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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 Black Crows Corvus for Blister

18/19 Black Crows Corvus

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Black Crows' redesigned charger, the Corvus.

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Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2019-2020 Argent Badger

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Stiff flex, heavy weight, and a full layer of steel (that’s right, *steel*) in its core. The Argent Badger is not your typical ski, and we haven’t even mentioned some of the other surprises. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Badger.
Luke Koppa reviews the GearDryer Freestanding 12 for Blister

GearDryer Freestanding 12

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Wet gear sucks, and dry gear is great. The GearDryer Freestanding 12 lets you dry a whole bunch of stuff all at once, and we’ve become pretty big fans of it. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 96

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We compare the Origin 96 to the Liberty Helix 98, Blizzard Rustler 9, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Renoun Endurance 98, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Origin 96 for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Origin 96

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This year Liberty updated one of our favorite skis in the ~95-100 mm wide all-mountain category, their Origin 96, and you can now check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Spy Ace EC Goggle for Blister

Spy Ace EC Goggle

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Spy’s new Ace EC goggle uses a single electrochromic lens that lets you change the tint with a touch of a button. Yep, one lens for everything. So, how does it actually work in reality, and are there any downsides? Check out our review.
Michelle Parker's Originate Alaska Finale on Blister

Michelle Parker — “Originate”

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Originate is a 5-part series about the behind-the-scenes aspects of being a pro skier, and features Michelle Parker, Elyse Saugstad, Angel Collinson, Cody Townsend, and Mark Abma. The finale is now out (with a cameo by our very own Paul Forward), and you can check out all 5 episodes here.
Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Helix 98 for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Helix 98

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We compare the Helix 98 to the Liberty Origin 96, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, Renoun Endurance 98, K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 9, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Liberty Helix 98 for Blister

2021-2022 Liberty Helix 98

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This year Liberty re-introduced the Helix name to their lineup with the new Helix 98, and you can now check out our full review of this versatile all-mountain ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Scarpa Maestrale XT for Blister

19/20 Scarpa Maestrale XT

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Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Scarpa's new, burly touring boot.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Black Ops 118 for Blister

18/19 Rossignol Black Ops 118

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Rossignol's big freestyle pow ski, the Black Ops 118.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Prodigy 4.0 for Blister

18/19 Faction Prodigy 4.0

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Here are our initial impressions of Faction's wider all-mountain freestyle ski, the Prodigy 4.0.

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