Flash Reviews

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21/22 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition for Blister

Elan is once again offering a special “Black Edition” of their Ripstick 106 for 21/22 — check out our initial thoughts on how it compares to the standard version.

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21/22 Prior Northwest 116

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Luke Koppa reviews the Prior Northwest 116 for Blister

Twin tip, hefty weight, progressive mount point, & a strong flex pattern — Prior’s Northwest 116 has the makings of a playful charger. Check out our initial thoughts.

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21/22 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95

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Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Ahmeek 95 for Blister

We recently spent time on two different versions of one of Shaggy’s playful all-mountain skis: the standard Ahmeek 95, and then an extra-heavy version that features sheets of … magnesium. Check out our initial thoughts.

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20/21 Moment Voyager XIV

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Voyager XIV for Blister

Update 4.26.21: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the Voyager XIV, how it compares to the ATK R12, and how it stacks up against heavier bindings like the Fritschi Tecton and Marker Kingpin.

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21/22 Weston Summit

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Luke Koppa reviews the Weston Summit ski for Blister

Weston may be best known for their snowboards and splitboards, but they also make skis and we’ve been spending time on their 105mm-wide, do-everything touring ski, the Summit.

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21/22 Head Kore 111

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 111 for Blister

Head is updating their Kore skis for 21/22, and we just spent a day on a new model in the line, the Kore 111.

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21/22 DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP for Blister

Check out some of our initial thoughts on the lightest version of DPS’s maneuverable 100 RP shape.

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21/22 Ronin 108

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Luke Koppa reviews the Ronin 108 for Blister

Ronin is a small manufacturer making skis right in Chamonix. We’ve been spending time on their do-everything touring ski, the 108 — check out some of our initial thoughts.

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21/22 Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad for Blister

We’ve been spending time on the 194cm-long, 112mm-wide ski in Rossi’s freeride lineup, and it’s been a lot of fun so far. Check out Jonathan Ellsworth’s initial thoughts.

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21/22 Fischer TransAlp Pro

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Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer TransAlp Pro boot for Blister

Next season Fischer is launching a very intriguing new touring boot. Check out our initial (very positive) thoughts on the TransAlp Pro.

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21/22 Black Crows Serpo

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Serpo for Blister

Black Crows are adding a new 93mm-wide, metal-laminate ski to their “All-Terrain” lineup for 21/22. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Serpo.

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21/22 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

RMU is overhauling their long-standing Apostle skis for 21/22, and we just spent a day on the new Apostle 3.0 106.

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21/22 Moment Commander 98

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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 98 for Blister

We’ve been spending time on the latest versions of Moment’s metal-laminate skis. Check out our initial thoughts on the Commander 98.

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21/22 Black Crows Mirus COR

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Mirus COR for Blister

“Weird, but very fun.” That’s what our managing editor said about this new, unique ski from Black Crows after his first day on it. Check out his initial thoughts on the Mirus COR.

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Flash Review: Folsom Custom Rapture

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Paul Forward reviews a custom Folsom Rapture for Blister

Last year reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward, worked with Folsom to create an ideal pow ski for a season of heli skiing. Check out his initial thoughts on the resulting ski.

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21/22 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

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Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

Kara Williard has been spending time in the new 120-flex women’s Cochise boot. Check out her initial thoughts.

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21/22 Liberty Origin 101

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Liberty Origin 101 for Blister

Liberty is updating their Origin & Genesis skis for 21/22, and launching two new models. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Origin 101.

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21/22 DPS Pagoda 100 RP

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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda 100 RP for Blister

DPS is launching a whole new collection of skis for 21/22. Check out our initial thoughts on the 100mm-wide option in the new Pagoda series.

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21/22 Elan Ripstick 116

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Dylan Wood reviews the Elan Ripstick 116 for Blister

Check out some of our initial answers to the questions we posed when we first got our hands on Elan’s widest ski.

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21/22 Dynastar M-Free 108, 192 cm

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Blister reviews the Dynastar M-Free 108

Update 3.22.21: We’ve added some more thoughts after putting in a few more days on the long M-Free 108.

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