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Blister's 2019-2020 5-ski Quiver Selections

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (23/24)

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With ski season kicking off soon (or already) in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s once again time to think about ski quivers. We’re starting by asking our reviewers what they’d pick if they were putting together a 5-ski quiver — you can now see what our founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, would pick.
Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Scarpa Maestrale RS for Blister

23/24 Scarpa Maestrale RS

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Update 11.6.23: We're skiing again! Check out Dylan Wood's thoughts after he got his chance to try the updated Scarpa Maestrale RS.

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What We’re Wearing, Skiing 23/24: Luke Koppa

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Most of our reviews and conversations have the goal of helping you, our audience, figure out what gear might work best for you and your particular preferences, circumstances, etc. However, it can be fun (and sometimes, maybe, even illuminating) to occasionally shrug off the cloak of objectivity and just talk about what we personally use and enjoy. In our new “What We’re Wearing” series, we’re doing just that, having several of our reviewers run us through their head-to-toe kits for this winter. First up, our managing editor and self-diagnosed apparel obsessive, Luke Koppa.
Blister reviews the Raide LF 40L backpack

Raide LF 40L Backpack

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Raide is the newest player in the ultralight snowsports category and their first product, the LF 40L backpack, is a very interesting initial offering. Check out our First Look for more on this UHMWPE (aka, Dyneema) pack and the brand behind it.
Order now: 2023-2024 Blister Winter Buyer's Guide

2023-2024 BLISTER Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

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300+ skis, 70 boots, and 250+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Order our 23/24 Winter Buyer's Guide or become a Blister Member to read the Digital Guide NOW.
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Drew Kelly reviews the Zag Harfang 106 for Blister

23/24 ZAG Harfang 106

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The Harfang 106 is ZAG's widest directional freeride model — check out our initial thoughts on how it's been comparing to the competition.

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At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, to get a state of the union on the brand and discuss their 2023-2024 ski and snowboard lineup. We cover the brand-new Nocturne 88 skis; Shepherd snowboard and splitboards; revised Vital 98; the evolution of their “Algal Tech” and “Spiral Made” construction techniques; the Phase Series, which is WNDR Alpine’s first line of technical apparel; and more.

23/24 WNDR Alpine Skis & Snowboards | Blister Summit 2023 Brand Lineup Video

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At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, to get a state of the union on the brand and discuss their 2023-2024 ski and snowboard lineup. We cover the brand-new Nocturne 88 skis; Shepherd snowboard and splitboard; revised Vital 98; the evolution of their “Algal Tech” and “Spiral Made” construction techniques; and much more.
Luke Koppa reviews the Hyperlite Headwall 55 for Blister

Flash Review — Hyperlite Headwall 55

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We've had several reviewers testing Cody Townsend's signature backpack — here are some of our thoughts on the ultralight, Dyneema-covered Headwall 55.

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Odds are that just about every piece of clothing you own has been applied with some sort of surface treatment, and those (typically petroleum-based) treatments contribute to a significant portion of the apparel industry’s already massive carbon footprint. With their recent collaboration, Beyond Surface Technologies and WNDR Alpine are changing that. On GEAR:30, we get the whole story.

Rethinking Apparel: WNDR Alpine & Beyond Surface Technologies (Ep.251)

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Odds are that just about every piece of clothing you own has been applied with some sort of surface treatment, and those (typically petroleum-based) treatments contribute to a significant portion of the apparel industry’s already massive carbon footprint. With their recent collaboration, Beyond Surface Technologies and WNDR Alpine are changing that.
Luke Koppa reviews the RMU Professor 121 for Blister

23/24 RMU Professor 121

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RMU recently revived their OG pow ski, the Professor — check out our initial thoughts on how the Professor 121 compares to the current market.

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At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Dynastar’s Matt Farness to discuss the evolution of their “M” line of freeride and all-mountain skis, including the brand-new M-Cross series. We cover the newest iteration of their wood / polyurethane “Hybrid Core 2.0” construction; the differences between the M-Cross, M-Pro, and M-Free skis; and more.

Dynastar’s New M-Cross Skis & 23/24 Freeride Collection | Blister Summit 2023 Video

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At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Dynastar’s Matt Farness to discuss the evolution of their “M” line of freeride and all-mountain skis, including the brand-new M-Cross series. We cover the newest iteration of their wood / polyurethane “Hybrid Core 2.0” construction; the differences between the M-Cross, M-Pro, and M-Free skis; and more.
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