Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Head Kore 111 for Blister

Deep Dive: Head Kore 111

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We compare the Kore 111 to the Head Kore 105, Head Kore 117, Atomic Bent 110, 4FRNT Hoji, Salomon QST Blank, Line Vision 118, Black Crows Anima, J Skis Friend, RMU North Shore YLE 110, K2 Reckoner 112, Moment Deathwish, Blizzard Rustler 11, Sego Comp 110, Dynastar M-Free 108, Icelantic Nomad 105, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Slacker, and WNDR Alpine Intention 110.

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Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 99Ti W for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti W

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Here are our initial impressions of the revised version of K2's metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, the 22/23 Mindbender 99Ti W.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Head Kore 105 for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Head Kore 105

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Head is making some tweaks to their freeride skis for 22/23, and we've been A/B testing the current and new Kore 105. Check out our thoughts.

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Blister running editor, Matt Mitchell, is joined by Blister reviewer, Gordon Gianniny, to discuss current events in the running world. The two dish on race results from the month of March, including the Way Too Cool 50k, Chuckanut 50k, and the Barkley Marathons; they talk through the significance of Broken Arrow Skyrace’s prize purse announcement; look forward to the North American Golden Trail Series; and speculate about what Kilian Jornet is up to after leaving his longtime sponsor.

Running Through the News (Mar 2022) (Ep.112)

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Blister running editor, Matt Mitchell, is joined by Blister reviewer, Gordon Gianniny, to discuss current events in the running world. The two dish on race results from the month of March, including the Way Too Cool 50k, Chuckanut 50k, and the Barkley Marathons; talk through the significance of Broken Arrow Skyrace’s prize purse announcement; look forward to the North American Golden Trail Series; and speculate about what Kilian Jornet is up to after leaving his longtime sponsor.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Black Crows Anima for Blister

2022-2023 Black Crows Anima

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After two seasons on it, the latest version of the Black Crows Anima has proven to be a pretty versatile, wider ski for a broad range of skiers. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more info.
Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa review the Black Crows Anima for Blister

Deep Dive: Black Crows Anima

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We compare the Anima to the DPS Foundation Koala 118, Moment Wildcat, Salomon QST Blank, Rossignol Blackops 118, Dynastar M-Free 118, J Skis Friend, 4FRNT Inthayne, Volkl Revolt 121, 4FRNT Renegade, Line Vision 118, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Line Outline, Elan Ripstick 116, Head Kore 117, Icelantic Nomad 115, Prior Northwest 116, Nordica Enforcer 115 Free, Season Forma, & K2 Reckoner 112.

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Ski Binding Design | BLISTER Summit ’22 Panel Discussion

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At our 2022 Blister Summit, we brought together a wide-ranging group of panelists to discuss alpine ski bindings; their features and how they affect on-snow performance; the real-world considerations anyone might want to take into account when thinking about alpine bindings; Amer’s brand-new Strive binding; and much more. Watch the video here
Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Mindbender 99Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 K2 Mindbender 99Ti

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K2 is updating all their Mindbender Ti skis for 22/23, and we've been spending time on several of them. Check out our Flash Review of the 99Ti.

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Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

2022-2023 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

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This season Tecnica updated their long-standing Cochise series of 50/50 boots, and we think the current design is a really appealing option for those who want a boot with a walk mode that makes minimal compromises when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review of the top-end women's model, the Cochise Pro W.
Cy Whitling reviews the Kane Revive shoe for Blister

Kane Revive Active Recovery Shoe

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Kane currently only makes one product, their Revive “active recovery shoe.” Cy Whitling has been using them for a while now, and says he might not be able to live without them. Check out his review to see why.
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