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Kristin Sinnott reviews the 2021 Blizzard Black Pearl 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Black Pearl 88

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Black Pearl 88.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Majesty Superwolf for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty Superwolf

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Update 5.25.20: we recently got the Superwolf into some truly firm, steep terrain and have updated our thoughts on its performance.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 2020-2021 Strafe Cham Jacket & Cham Pants for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants

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We just spent a long day in Strafe's new Cham kit and came away with some extremely positive initial impressions.

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Flash Review: 20/21 4FRNT Raven

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Check out Jonathan Ellsworth's thoughts on the new Raven.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Kastle FX106 HP for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Flash Review: 20/21 Kastle FX106 HP

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Check out our on-snow impressions of Kastle's lightweight freeride ski.

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Kristin Sinnott reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 93 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Nordica Santa Ana 93

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Santa Ana 93.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Majesty Vanguard for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty Vanguard

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We just spent a day on the 118mm-wide, twin-tipped Vanguard — check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Majesty / ATK R12 alpine touring binding for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty / ATK R12

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth each add (a lot of) their thoughts on this new lightweight touring binding.

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Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 102 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 K2 Reckoner 102

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Update 5.12.20: We've added some more thoughts on the Reckoner 102 and how it compares to the Line Sir Francis Bacon.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130

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Update 5.8.20: After spending more time in the new Hawx Prime XTD 130, we've updated our Flash Review.

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Luke Koppa reviews the J Skis Slacker for Blister.

Flash Review: 20/21 J Skis Slacker

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Update 4.30.20: we've spent a bit more time on J Skis' touring ski and have updated our on-snow impressions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Sego Condor 108 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Condor 108

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Update 4.28.20: Jonathan Ellsworth adds some of his thoughts on the Condor 108 and how it compares to the 4FRNT Raven & Salomon QST 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Flash Review: 20/21 Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender

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Check out our thoughts on the BLACKOPS Sender and how it compares to the BLACKOPS Sender Ti.

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Paul Forward reviews the Majesty Havoc for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Majesty Havoc

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Check out Paul Forward's initial impressions of the new Majesty Havoc.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Brahma 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Blizzard Brahma 88

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Update 4.17.20: Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa have updated their thoughts on the new Brahma 88 and how it compares to the previous Brahma.

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Analisa Price reviews the Elan Ripstick 102 W for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 102 W

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Ripstick 102 W.

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Flash Review: 20/21 Volkl Katana 108

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Check out our initial impressions of the new Katana 108.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Folsom Cash 106 Carbon for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Folsom Cash 106 Carbon

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Check out our initial impressions of Folsom's carbon-laminate Cash 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Line Blade for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Line Blade

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Update 4.3.20: We've added some more of our thoughts on the Blade, including how it handles firm, smooth snow & steep, off-piste terrain.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Lange XT3 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Lange XT3 130 LV

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Update 3.27.20: We've spent a bit more time in Lange's new AT boot and have updated our Flash Review.

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