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Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

2020-2021 Liberty Genome

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Summer in the Northern Hemisphere officially ends tomorrow, and just in case that’s got you down, we thought we’d get you dreaming of skiing deep pow on super-fat skis. So check out our full review of the 140mm-wide Liberty Genome.
Paul Forward reviews the Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon for Blister

Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon

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Mammut recently updated their Barryvox avalanche beacons, and after using it for over a year, we think the new Barryvox S is an excellent option for both professional and recreational users alike. Check out our review.
Paul Forward reviews the Liberty Genome for Blister

Deep Dive: Liberty Genome

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We compare the Genome to other big pow skis, including the Moment Comi, Volkl Bash 135 / Three, Volkl Kuro, DPS Spoon, DPS Lotus 138, and DPS Alchemist Lotus 124.

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Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa Alien RS for Blister

2019-2020 Scarpa Alien RS

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We gave Scarpa’s Alien RS a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide, saying its performance almost created a new class of boot. Now you can check out our full review for more info on how it compares to several other lightweight touring boots.
Paul Forward reviews the Lange XT Free 130 for Blister

2019-2020 Lange XT Free 130 LV

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The previous Lange XT 130 Freetour was one of the best tech-binding-compatible AT ski boots we’ve used in terms of downhill performance, and Lange updated it this year. So how similar or different is the new Lange XT Free 130?
Paul Forward reviews the Moment Wildcat Tour for Blister

Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour

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We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more...

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Paul Forward reviews the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106 for Blister

Deep Dive: DPS Alchemist Wailer 106

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We compare the Alchemist Wailer 106 to the Salomon QST 106, Volkl 100Eight, Head Kore 105, Foundation Wailer 106, and Black Diamond Boundary Pro 107.

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Paul Forward reviews the Nordica Enforcer Pro for Blister

Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer Pro

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We compare the Nordica Enforcer Pro to the Volkl Confession, Moment Blister Pro, Rossignol Super 7 RD, ON3P Billy Goat, and more...

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Paul Forward reviews the Faction Prime 4.0 for Blister

17/18 Faction Prime 4.0

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After skiing Faction's new pow touring ski in deep snow in both Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our initial performance impressions.

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Paul Forward reviews the Volkl Confession for Blister Gear Review

Deep Dive: Volkl Confession

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We compare the Volkl Confession to other directional pow skis, including the Nordica Enforcer Pro, Moment Blister Pro, Head Kore 117, Blizzard Bodacious, and ON3P Billy Goat.

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