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Video: Blister Summit Panel on Ski Boot Design

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In the Blister Summit panel on Ski Boot Design, we talk to three key people in the world of ski boots: Thor Verdonk, global brand director of Lange ski boots; Matt Manser, product manager of Atomic ski boots; and Stefano Mantegazza, product manager of the Tecnica Group. We discuss their design philosophies; whether we should get rid of flex ratings; whether a precise-fitting boot can be a warm boot; the most frustrating trend in ski design today; where the biggest innovations are currently taking place; and more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma for Blister

Season Forma Ski

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While it sounds cliche, the Season Forma is a ski that legitimately makes you look at the mountain in a different way. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see why it has become one of the standout skis this year for our managing editor.
David Golay reviews the TRP Slate T4 Brakes for Blister

TRP Slate T4 Brakes

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TRP’s Slate T4 brakes are an affordable option for a four-piston Trail bike brake. But how do they stack up against some of the more expensive options in that space, as well as bigger, downhill-focused options?
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Bonafide 97 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Bonafide 97

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The Blizzard Bonafide has long been a reference point in the all-mountain category, but these days, it might stand out more than ever before. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of the overhauled Bonafide 97.
Kara Williard reviews the 4FRNT MSP CC for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT MSP CC

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After almost 20 days on it, the women's MSP CC has proven to be a particularly versatile ski, whether you're looking to push your limits in challenging terrain, or taking it easy. Check out our full review.
Eric Freson & Luke Koppa review the Banshee Phantom V3 for Blister

2021 Banshee Phantom V3

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We've had two reviewers spending a lot of time on Banshee's recently revised, "hard charging short travel 29er," the Phantom V3. Check out our full review.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT Devastator

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From the steep and deep to the firm and fast, we've been spending a lot of time on the overhauled 4FRNT Devastator. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see how the new ski compares to its predecessor and the rest of the playful all-mountain market.
Cosmo Langsfeld reviews the La Sportiva Jackal GTX for Blister

La Sportiva Jackal GTX

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The Jackal GTX takes the more accommodating fit and long-distance-oriented design of the standard Jackal and makes it better for cold, wet trails thanks to a Gore-Tex laminate. Check out our review to see how it's been performing this winter.
David Golay reviews the Canyon Stoic for Blister

2021 Canyon Stoic

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Sub-$2K price tag, huge size range, modern geometry — the new Canyon Stoic hardtail checks a lot of boxes on paper. And after spending a couple months riding it, we think it checks a lot of boxes on the trail, too. Check out our full review of this versatile hardtail.
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