Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer TransAlp Pro boot for Blister

Flash Review: 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

Flash Review: 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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Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Salomon Stance 96 for Blister

Deep Dive: Salomon Stance 96

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We compare the Stance 96 to the Stance 102, Stance 90, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Volkl M6 Mantra, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 94, Nordica Enforcer 100, Moment Commander 98, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Salomon QST 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, & 4FRNT MSP 99.

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Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Apostle 3.0 106 for Blister

Flash Review: 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

Flash Review: 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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Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

2021-2022 DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

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The Pagoda Piste 90 RP is a uniquely versatile, narrower all-mountain ski that should be on the radar of folks who spend a lot of time off piste. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

Deep Dive: DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

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We compare the Pagoda Piste 90 RP to the DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2, DPS Pagoda 100 RP, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Blizzard Brahma 88, Nordica Enforcer 88, Renoun Endurance 88, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, Salomon Stance 90, Black Crows Orb, Folsom Spar 88, & Liberty Evolv 90.

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Cam Smith goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss winning the 2021 Grand Traverse Ski Race with Tom Goth, training for skiing, mountain biking, running; and more

Cam Smith on Setting The Grand Traverse Record & Training for Skiing, Running, & Mtn Biking (Ep.163)

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Last Sunday, Cam Smith and Tom Goth set a new record at the Grand Traverse, which is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Starting at midnight, racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. Cam is also a repeat winner of the Triple Crown of The Grand Traverse, so we talked to Cam about his record-setting night; skiing vs. skimo; his World Cup ski goals; and how he specifically trains for skiing and mountain running and mountain biking.
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