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Paul Forward reviews the Dynafit Hoji Free for Blister

2021-2022 Dynafit Hoji Free

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This year we spent time in the Dynafit Hoji Free, the stiffest boot in the Hoji series, and think its blend of uphill mobility and downhill power may be unrivaled. But there's more to it than that — check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Blister directly compares several of the 130-flex alpine touring ski boots on the market for the 20/21 season

Deep Dive: 130-Flex Touring Boots

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We directly compare several 130-flex alpine touring boots, including the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130, Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130, Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro, Dynafit Hoji Free, Scarpa Maestrale XT, Lange XT3 130, K2 Mindbender 130, Fischer Ranger Free 130, Dalbello Lupo Factory, & Dalbello Lupo Pro HD.

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02/03 Volant Spatula

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Reviewer Paul Forward has been spending some time on Shane McConkey's revolutionary idea, the Volant Spatula. Check out his initial thoughts.

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Paul Forward and Luke Koppa review the Scott Patrol E1 30 avalanche airbag backpack for Blister

Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

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Blister reviewer Paul Forward has used a *lot* of different avalanche airbag systems, and the electric Alpride / Scott E1 system is his current favorite. Check out our review of the Scott Patrol E1 30 pack for his take on both the backpack itself and the E1 airbag system.
Paul Forward & Luke Koppa review the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 C2

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We've had a few reviewers putting a lot of time on DPS's recently revised Wailer A106 C2, and you can now check out our full review for our take on the ski and how it compares to the previous Wailer A106.
Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Genome

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Summer in the Northern Hemisphere officially ends tomorrow, and just in case that’s got you down, we thought we’d get you dreaming of skiing deep pow on super-fat skis. So check out our full review of the 140mm-wide Liberty Genome.
Paul Forward reviews the Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon for Blister

Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon

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Mammut recently updated their Barryvox avalanche beacons, and after using it for over a year, we think the new Barryvox S is an excellent option for both professional and recreational users alike. Check out our review.
Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Genome

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We compare the Genome to other big pow skis, including the Moment Comi, Volkl Bash 135 / Three, Volkl Kuro, DPS Spoon, DPS Lotus 138, and DPS Alchemist Lotus 124.

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Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa Alien RS for Blister

2019-2020 Scarpa Alien RS

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We gave Scarpa’s Alien RS a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide, saying its performance almost created a new class of boot. Now you can check out our full review for more info on how it compares to several other lightweight touring boots.
Paul Forward reviews the Lange XT Free 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Lange XT Free 130 LV

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The previous Lange XT 130 Freetour was one of the best tech-binding-compatible AT ski boots we’ve used in terms of downhill performance, and Lange updated it this year. So how similar or different is the new Lange XT Free 130?
Paul Forward reviews the Moment Wildcat Tour for Blister

Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour

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We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more...

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Paul Forward reviews the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: DPS Alchemist Wailer 106

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We compare the Alchemist Wailer 106 to the Salomon QST 106, Volkl 100Eight, Head Kore 105, Foundation Wailer 106, and Black Diamond Boundary Pro 107.

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