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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

2021-2022 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

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If your definition of an "all-mountain" ski is one that's a blast to carve on groomers but that can also handle occasional laps off piste, the Wingman 86 CTi should be on your list. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.
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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Season Aero Ski for Blister

Season Aero Ski

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“Stable and quick in all snow conditions” — that’s what Season says about their 96mm-wide Aero ski. And you can now check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons of this unique new ski to see what we have to say about it.
Luke Koppa reviews the Parlor Warbird for Blister

2021-2022 Parlor Warbird

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There are lots of smaller-batch ski manufacturers these days, but very few that have branched out into the category of dedicated carving skis. Parlor changed that with their Warbird — a 78mm-wide ski designed to excel on groomed snow.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 DPS Pagoda Piste 90 RP

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Update 1.4.21: check out our thoughts on how the Pagoda Piste 90 RP performs off-piste.

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On Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the ski gear that impressed them the most during 2020, the new 4FRNT Devastator, Sego Big Horn 106, Renoun Endurance 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, and more

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.129)

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Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the standout products of 2020; offer a few gear predictions for 2021; and end with what they’re celebrating this week.
Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

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Elan puts the Wingman 86 CTi in the "All-Mountain Versatile" category of their lineup, and we don't think they're far off with that description.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Declivity 92 Ti for Blister

2021-2022 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

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We've spent the past few weeks skiing one of Armada's new metal-laminate skis, the Declivity 92 Ti. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of this fun, lively, & versatile ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Declivity 92 Ti for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

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Check out our initial impressions of Armada's new directional all-mountain ski.

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Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Sego Condor 108 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 Sego Condor 108

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Sego's Condor 108 was one of the more surprising skis we got on last season, and we think it is a reliable, predictable, and versatile tool that will work for a lot of skiers - whether you take a more directional or more playful approach to the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons.

2021-2022 Volkl Blaze 106

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We’re always skeptical when brands claim that their lightweight skis offers “no compromises on the down,” but after spending time on it this past season, the new Volkl Blaze 106 clearly stood out as a lightweight ski that’s still lots of fun on the descent. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the 2021 Blizzard Black Pearl 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Blizzard Black Pearl 88

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For the 20/21 season, Blizzard decided to update one of the most popular skis in the world, the Black Pearl 88. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to learn more about what’s changed with the new ski, and our initial on-snow impressions.
Blister reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 100 C2

2020-2021 DPS Pagoda Piste 100 C2

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For 20/21, DPS is launching not only several new ski shapes, but also two brand-new ski constructions. They’re making some pretty bold claims about their new Pagoda Piste & Pagoda Tour designs, and you can check out our First Look of the Pagoda Piste 100 C2 to learn about their rationale for those claims and how the design of the ski compares to the rest of the market.

2021-2022 4FRNT Raven

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For the 20/21 season, 4FRNT is offering a new, special edition of their excellent Raven ski. Check out our First Look & Flash Review for more on this collab with Eric Hjorleifson & Pomoca, and how the newest Raven compares to the rest of the market.
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar M-Pro 99 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 99

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The M-Pro 99 follows a long line of Dynastar’s directional freeride skis, and we think this new ski represents both an interesting departure and an interesting addition to the lineup. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
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