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Noah Bodman reviews the Enve M7 Bar & M7 Stem for Blister

Enve M7 Bar & M7 Stem

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If you're looking for a bar & stem that offer an excellent balance of low weight, stiffness, and enough vibration damping for long days on the trail, Enve's M7 Bar & Stem are worth a very good look.
Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Menace 98 for Blister

2020-2021 Dynastar Menace 98

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Whether under its old “Slicer” name or its new one, the Dynastar Menace 98 has been around for a long time. And after getting two reviewers on it, we think there’s good reason for that. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen review the Dynastar Menace 98 for Blister

Deep Dive: Dynastar Menace 98

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We compare the Menace 98 to the Rossignol Black Ops 98, Armada ARV 96 Ti, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Liberty Helix 98 & Origin 96, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.

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Angela Hawse on the eastern face of Castle Peak in 2018

The Guide Life with AMGA President, Angela Hawse (Ep.85)

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Angela Hawse is the president of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and is certified to the highest international mountain guide standards. We talk to her about how she got into guiding; the various roles she has taken on in her career; what advice she would offer to aspiring guides; her company Chicks Climbing and Skiing, her work with POW Climb, and more.
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.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs for Blister

Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs

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The brand-new Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs replace their well-loved Descensionsist Pants. So how do the SnowDrifter Bibs compare to their predecessor and the rest of the ski / snowboard pants on the market?
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Armada ARV 106Ti LTD for Blister

Deep Dive: Armada ARV 106Ti LTD2

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We compare the ARV 106Ti LTD2 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Moment Meridian 107, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Faction Candide 3.0, Prodigy 3.0, & Prodigy 4.0, Sego Big Horn 106, and J Skis Metal.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon QST 106 for Blister

19/20 Salomon QST 106

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the all-new QST 106.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Zeal Hatchet Goggle for Blister

Zeal Hatchet Goggle

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Goggles with magnetic lens-swap systems have made it easier than ever to swap lenses. But most of them are very expensive, and some people aren’t thrilled about a few magnets being the only thing securing lenses to their frames. The Zeal Hatchet aims to solve both of those issues — check out our full review.
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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