Luke Koppa reviews the 19/20 Armada Tracer 108 for Blister

2021-2022 Armada Tracer 108

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Armada is tweaking several of their backcountry oriented Tracer skis for 19/20, supposedly making them both lighter and more durable. So how does the new Tracer 108’s design compare to the rest of the market? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Facelift 108 for Blister

19/20 Amplid Facelift 108

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Amplid's playful touring ski.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Black Crows Orb for Blister

2021-2022 Black Crows Orb

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For 19/20 Black Crows is overhauling their narrower all-mountain ski, the Orb, and the updated version is basically a new ski entirely. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Sweet Protection Firewall Goggle for Blister

Sweet Protection Firewall Goggle

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Sweet Protection has been making high-quality helmets and outerwear for years, and for 19/20, they're breaking into a new category — goggles. Check out our review of their new budget-oriented Firewall Goggle.
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Line Outline for Blister

Deep Dive: Line Outline

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We compare the Outline to the Line Sir Francis Bacon, Atomic Bent Chetler 120, K2 Catamaran, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Blizzard Spur, Folsom Trophy Carbon, Prior CBC, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Black Ops 118, and Dynastar PR-OTO Factory.

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Semi-Rad "Chart Imitates Life" book on Blister

Semi-Rad — “Chart Imitates Life”

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Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) has been making our favorite drawings and observations for years, and now he's compiled a bunch of them in one place. Learn more about how to get the best book ever for your coffee table, tent, or bathroom.
Sascha Anastas reviews the Icelantic Maiden 101 for Blister

2019-2020 Icelantic Maiden 101

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Icelantic is updating their women’s Freeride collection for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 1-ski-quiver candidate in the line, the Maiden 101.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 96 Ti for Blister

19/20 Armada ARV 96 Ti

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the ARV 96 Ti.

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Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia R1 TechFace Pullover for Blister

Patagonia R1 TechFace Pullover

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Last year Patagonia released what quickly became one of our favorite layers for high-output activities in the mountains — the R1 TechFace Hoody. This year, they released a more minimal Pullover version, and for some people, it could be even better than the original. Check out our review.

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Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

Deep Dive: Folsom Spar 88

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We compare the Spar 88 to the Blizzard Brahma, Head Monster 88 Ti, Nordica Enforcer 93, J Skis Masterblaster, Renoun Z-Line 90, Atomic Vantage 90 Ti, Armada Invictus 89Ti, K2 Ikonic 84Ti, and Black Crows Orb.

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Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Folsom Spar 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Folsom Spar 88

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Building a narrower “all-mountain” ski that actually works well all around the mountain is trickier (or, at least rarer) than you might think. But the Folsom Spar 88 does, and you can now check out our full review.
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