Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, & Drew Kelly review the Volkl Katana 108 for Blister

Deep Dive: Volkl Katana 108

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We compare the Katana 108 to the old Katana, Volkl Mantra 102, Head Monster 108, Blizzard Cochise 106, Dynastar M-Pro 105 / Pro Rider, Folsom Blister Pro 104, Rossignol Blackops Sender Ti, Black Crows Corvus, Fischer Ranger 107 Ti, Prior Husume, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, 4FRNT MSP 107, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, J Skis Hotshot, Salomon QST 106, Dynastar M-Free 108, & ON3P Woodsman 108.

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Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 93 C for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Atomic Maven 93 C

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We've been spending time on the widest women's ski in Atomic's new Maven series — check out our thoughts on it so far.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl M6 Mantra for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Volkl M6 Mantra

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We now have a day on both the 177 cm & 184 cm M6 Mantra. Check out what we think so far.

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Eric Freson reviews the Salomon Shift Pro 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon Shift Pro 130

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Eric Freson has been spending time (in the backcountry & resort) in Salomon's newest offering in the "50/50" category of AT boots. Here are some of his thoughts.

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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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Season Forma for Blister

Deep Dive: Season Forma Ski

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We compare the Forma to the Line Pescado, Dynastar M-Free 118, Line Vision 118, Volkl Revolt 121, Line Outline, 4FRNT Renegade, DPS Koala 118, Blizzard Rustler 11, K2 Reckoner 122, Black Crows Anima, Volkl Revolt 121, J Skis Friend, Moment Wildcat, Salomon QST Blank, Icelantic Nomad 115, & K2 Mindbender 116C.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 98 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon QST 98

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We just got a day on the new QST 98 — check out our initial thoughts.

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Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Line Vision 118 for Blister

Deep Dive: Line Vision 118

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Dylan Wood on the Line Vision 118, Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. If you haven’t already, check out our Full Review of the Vision 118 for more on that ski in particular. Here, we’re comparing it to several other skis in its class.Line Vision 118, 183 cm (20/21–21/22)Measured Dimensions: 151.0-117.5-137.4 mmStated Radius: 19.5 mMeasured Weight per ... Read more

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Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Kye Shapes Numinous

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Here are some of our thoughts on Kye Petersen's big, burly, signature ski.

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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.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Blizzard Bonafide 97 for Blister

Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide 97

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We compare the Bonafide 97 to the previous Bonafide, Head Monster 98, Blizzard Cochise 106, Salomon Stance 96, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 94, Volkl M5 Mantra, J Skis Masterblaster, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Dynastar M-Pro 99, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Salomon QST 99, Blizzard Rustler 9, & 4FRNT MSP 99.

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