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Luke Koppa reviews the Kye Shapes Numinous for Blister

2021-2022 Kye Shapes Numinous

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Last week we talked about the Metamorph, a new ski from Kye Petersen & Foon Skis’ new brand, Kye Shapes. Now it’s time to talk about the big gun in the Kye Shapes lineup, the Numinous. And for many people, we think there is a lot to like about this big-mountain ski. Check out our video First Look & writeup.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the DPS Foundation Koala 119 for Blister

2020-2021 DPS Foundation Koala 119

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UPDATE: After we published our review of the DPS Koala F119, Dash Longe — who had a large role in the creation of the ski — shared his assessment of our review, then offered his own take on the ski and its purpose. Check out what Dash had to say.
Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 118 for Blister

2020-2021 Salomon QST 118

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Along with the rest of the Salomon QST skis, the widest ski in the brand’s lineup, the QST 118, is getting some updates for 19/20. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new QST 118.
Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the K2 Mindbender 116C for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 116C

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Apart from the name, the new K2 Mindbender 116C doesn’t share a lot in common with the Mindbender 99Ti and Mindbender 108Ti. And that’s no accident. Check out our full review for more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Volkl Revolt 121 for Blister

2021-2022 Volkl Revolt 121

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The new Volkl Revolt 121 stood out this spring across a broad range of conditions and surprisingly deep snow. Check out our full review and Deep Dive on the site for more on this playful pow ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Candide 5.0 for Blister

2020-2021 Faction Candide 5.0

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If you’ve watched any of Candide Thovex’s edits over the past few years, there’s a good chance that he was on the ski we’re talking about today. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the 19/20 Faction Candide 5.0.
Luke Koppa reviews the Faction Candide 4.0 for Blister

2019-2020 Faction Candide 4.0

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Candide Thovex has made more of an impact on the ski industry than most people, and his signature Faction skis have helped him do that. One of those skis, the Candide 4.0, is getting updated for 19/20, and you can now check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar PR-OTO Factory for Blister

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Free 118

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It's been a good year to test pow skis in Crested Butte, and the Dynastar M-Free 118 is one of the most surprising ones we've been on. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Wrenegade 114 for Blister

18/19 ON3P Wrenegade 114

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After getting the all-new ON3P Wrenegade 114 in deep pow, chop, and firm snow, here are our initial impressions.

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2018-2019 ON3P Skis, Scott Andrus, Gear:30 Podcast

ON3P Skis 18/19 Lineup (Ep.12)

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ON3P is releasing their entire new lineup early next month. So we talk to ON3P's Scott Andrus about this decision, then go over every ski in the new line, including what’s new, what's unchanged, and what’s so new and experimental that Scott didn’t want to talk about it. (But we got him to anyway.)
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