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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Foundation Koala 118 for Blister

21/22 DPS Foundation Koala 118

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DPS is updating their big, stout, yet playful pow ski for 21/22. Check out our Flash Review for our take on how it compares to the previous version, and a few other playful-yet-stable pow skis.

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David Golay reviews the EXT Era for Blister

Flash Review: EXT Era Fork

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We loved EXT's rear Enduro / Trail shock, the Storia, and now we've been spending time on the Era, the fork meant to pair with it. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.

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Dylan Wood reviews the Pivot Trail 429 for Blister

Flash Review: 2021 Pivot Trail 429

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Pivot's updated Trail 429 looks like a very interesting contender in the short travel Trail bike market, and we've been spending time on it. Check out our Flash Review for our initial thoughts.

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2022 Trek Session Flash Review

Flash Review: Trek Session

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We've been spending time on the new, high-pivot 2022 Trek Session. Check out our Flash Review for some initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Maverick 88 Ti for Blister

21/22 Atomic Maverick 88 Ti

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This season we spent time on all the new Maverick "Ti" skis, and here we discuss our initial thoughts on the narrowest option in the group.

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Luke Koppa reviews the ROMP Zorro 89 for Blister

21/22 Romp Zorro 89

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Romp is adding a few new designs to their lineup for next year, and we've so far been impressed by the versatility of their new narrow all-mountain ski.

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Dylan Wood reviews the 21/22 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 for Blister

21/22 Atomic Hawx Ultra 130

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Dylan Wood spent some time in the revised version of Atomic's lightweight alpine boot, and here he shares his initial thoughts on its overall performance and how it differs from the previous version.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition for Blister

21/22 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Prior Northwest 116 for Blister

21/22 Prior Northwest 116

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Shaggy's Ahmeek 95 for Blister

21/22 Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Voyager XIV for Blister

20/21 Moment Voyager XIV

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Weston Summit ski for Blister

21/22 Weston Summit

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP for Blister

21/22 DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP

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

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Luke Koppa reviews the Ronin 108 for Blister

21/22 Ronin 108

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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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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad for Blister

21/22 Rossignol Blackops Sender Squad

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer TransAlp Pro boot for Blister

21/22 Fischer TransAlp Pro

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Serpo for Blister

21/22 Black Crows Serpo

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

21/22 RMU Apostle 3.0 106

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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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Luke Koppa reviews the Moment Commander 98 for Blister

21/22 Moment Commander 98

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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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Paul Forward reviews a custom Folsom Rapture for Blister

Flash Review: Folsom Custom Rapture

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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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