Luke Koppa, Author at BLISTER

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July 13, 2018April 12, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We’re looking for interns. Great interns. Is that you?

Luke Koppa reviews the Dynafit ST Rotation 10 for Blister

2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10

December 16, 2020April 8, 2018 by Luke Koppa

This year, Dynafit released the ST Rotation 10, the next evolution of their popular Radical series of bindings. Check out our full review to see what’s different with the ST Rotation 10, and how it compares to some other options on the market.

2018-2019 Faction Candide 3.0

August 3, 2018April 7, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Three of our reviewers now have time on the new Faction Candide 3.0, and you can now check out our full review.

Cy Whitling’s Mountain Mix Coloring Book

May 14, 2018April 2, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Blister's own Cy Whitling is making a coloring book specifically for people who like to play in the mountains, and we definitely think you should check it out.

Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Tracer 108 for Blister

18/19 Armada Tracer 108

April 2, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We've now spent some time on the Tracer 108 both inside and outside the resort, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.

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Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Atomic Bent Chetler 100

18/19 Atomic Bent Chetler 100

April 2, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We spent the past several days on the Bent Chetler 100, here are our fairly surprising preliminary impressions.

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18/19 Faction Candide 3.0

March 29, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Faction is tweaking the Candide 3.0 for 18/19, and after spending some time on it at Telluride, you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Scott Backcountry Guide AP 30 Kit

July 15, 2018March 26, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We’ve spent a good deal of time in Scott’s Backcountry Guide AP 30 airbag pack, and so far, we’re impressed. Check out our review.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 110

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 110

December 9, 2021March 21, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Nordica Enforcer 110 comes back unchanged for 18/19, so we've put more time and more reviewers on the ski, and here is our fresh 2nd Look at the Enforcer 110.

Chris Rubens & Greg Hill — The Curve of Time

March 15, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Chris Rubens and Greg Hill recount here their efforts to decrease their personal impact on the environment. It’s definitely worth a watch, and will hopefully get each of us thinking and acting in new ways.

Luke Koppa reviews the ON3P Kartel 108 for Blister

18/19 ON3P Kartel 108

March 18, 2018March 15, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the new Kartel 108.

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Giro Combyn Helmet

July 15, 2018March 14, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Giro Combyn is a comfortable, low-profile helmet that’s designed to withstand the daily abuses of skiing / snowboarding, and so far, we’ve been impressed by its performance. Check out our review.

Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak Pack

July 15, 2018March 4, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak backpack does an excellent job of balancing the needs of a ski pack, and offers a few features we haven’t seen on any similar packs.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sakana for Blister

18/19 Line Sakana

March 1, 2018February 27, 2018 by Luke Koppa

After spending some time on Line's new swallowtail all-mountain ski, the Sakana, you can now check out our initial on-snow impressions.

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Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie

July 15, 2018February 20, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie is yet another interesting addition to the active insulation category, and we think it’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a cozy, warm, and light mid layer.

Cy Whitling reviews the Icelantic Nomad 115 for Blister Gear Review.

18/19 Icelantic Nomad 115

April 15, 2018February 19, 2018 by Luke Koppa

After a couple days on snow, you can now check out our initial impressions of Icelantic’s playful pow ski.

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Semi Rad — How to Run 100 Miles

February 13, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Watch this. Even if you have absolutely no intention of ever running 100 miles.

Luke Koppa reviews the Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115 for Blister

18/19 Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115

April 25, 2018February 12, 2018 by Luke Koppa

We've now spent a few days on the Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.

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2020-2021 Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115

December 16, 2020February 12, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Black Diamond Boundary Pro 115 looks like a strong contender in the versatile ~115mm powder ski category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.