Luke Koppa reviews the Lange Shadow 130 LV for Blister

Flash Review: 23/24 Lange Shadow 130 LV

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Update 1.26.23: We’ve added some more of our initial impressions of the new Shadow 130, including what we learned when A/B testing it against the Tecnica Mach1 130 on two different pairs of skis.

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David Golay reviews the Black Diamond Cirque 22 Ski Vest for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: January 2023

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To kick off Stuff We Like for 2023, we have an assortment of items, including ski accessories such as gloves, vests, and helmets; bike shoes and winter boots, kids' shoes, backpacks, cooking pans, and more.

Hoka Speedgoat 5

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Hoka’s continued refinement of the Speedgoat, a model that’s developed into an indispensable fixture within the brand’s trail line, reflects a delicate balance between bold updates and carryover from the past. Benefiting from an overhauled upper and tuned midsole and outsole, the Speedgoat 5’s performance has dazzled us so far. Check out our full review to learn more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Sender 104 TI for Blister.

Flash Review: 22/23 Rossignol Sender 104 Ti

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Here are our initial thoughts on the Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, including how it compares to the previous Blackops Sender and the new Sender 106 Ti+.

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Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Nordica Unleashed 108 for Blister

2022-2023 Nordica Unleashed 108

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The widest ski in Nordica's new Unleashed series offers something a bit different from its competitors in the more playful all-mountain category. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more.
Luke Koppa & Dylan Wood review the Nordica Unleashed 108 for Blister

Deep Dive: Nordica Unleashed 108

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We compare the Nordica Unleashed 108 to the Nordica Enforcer 110 Free, Enforcer 104 Free, Dynastar M-Free 108, Black Crows Atris, Elan Ripstick 106, Salomon QST 106, 4FRNT MSP 107, J Skis Hotshot, Folsom Cash 106, Black Crows Corvus, DPS Pagoda 106 C2, Icelantic Nomad 105, DPS Koala 103, RMU Apostle 106, Moment Deathwish 104, Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 10, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Faction Dancer 3, 4FRNT Devastator, Line Blade Optic 104, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, Sego Big Horn 106, & Whitedot Altum 104.

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Jeff Stern on the 2022 UltraRunners of the Year Awards, the Art of Profile Writing, & Covering the Sport as a Pro (Ep.156)

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We recently talked to Salomon Athlete, Jeff Stern, about racing as an elite while simultaneously covering the trail running landscape in his role as the assistant editor of Ultra Running Magazine, a still independently owned publication that has served as “the voice of the sport” since 1981.
Kara Williard reviews the Armada ARV 116 JJ UL for Blister

Flash Review: 22/23 Armada ARV 116 JJ UL

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Reviewer Kara Williard is currently in Japan, and the lightweight and playful ARV 116 JJ UL is the ski she decided to bring with her. Check out her Flash Review to see her thoughts on it so far.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Dylan Wood review the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA for Blister

2023-2024 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW

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Today, Atomic announced an overhauled Hawx Ultra XTD lineup of boots. Within this new lineup is a freeride touring boot that uses a BOA closure system in the place of the two lower shell buckles. Check out our First Look for details on the new Hawx XTD lineup and on the new Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW in particular.
David Golay reviews the Magura MT7 HC3 Brakes for Blister

Magura MT7 HC3 Brakes

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There are a lot of good brakes on the market these days — way more than just a few years ago — and Magura’s MT7 HC3 brakes do a lot of things differently from most of their competitors. So how do they stack up in the increasingly crowded market, and who are they going to work best for?
Kara Williard & Luke Koppa review the Folsom Cash 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: Folsom Cash 106

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We compare the Cash 106 to the Folsom Primary 104, Salomon QST 106, Black Crows Atris, Line Blade Optic 104, Black Crows Corvus, Elan Ripstick 106, DPS Pagoda 106 C2, RMU Apostle 106, DPS Koala 103, Moment Deathwish 104, Rossignol Sender 104 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 10, 4FRNT Devastator, Whitedot Altum 104, 4FRNT MSP 107, Sego Big Horn 106, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Shaggy's Ahmeek 105, J Skis Hotshot, Armada ARW 106 UL, & ZAG Slap 104.

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Kara Williard & Luke Koppa review the Folsom Cash 106 for Blister

2022-2023 Folsom Cash 106

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We've had two reviewers spending time on multiple versions of Folsom's Cash 106 shape — check out their thoughts in our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Saucony Xodus Ultra

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The Xodus Ultra debuts as a marked improvement on previous iterations of Saucony’s Xodus line. The shoe drops some much-needed weight without undermining its intended use as a maximal option for a wide variety of trail types and conditions. While it’s not without its flaws, we still think it shapes up as a great choice for beginner trail runners still getting their footing, or for folks looking to add a capable everyday trainer to their shoe quiver. Check out our full review for the whole story.
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