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5 days ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa |Paul Forward |Dylan Wood |Jonathan Ellsworth
Several of our reviewers have become big fans of Atomic’s low-volume Hawx boots, but what about the roomier ‘Prime’ version? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on the freeride-touring Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA.
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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Public lands are one of the few unifiers for a huge number of Americans — but they’re currently under attack. On this episode, I talk with Blister reviewer and conservation advocate, Paul Forward, about these developments and why anyone who enjoys the outdoors should be concerned about some recent legislation.
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
The new Kore 112 Ti features many of the same updates as the rest of the overhauled Kore collection, but the 112 (and 118) offer something a bit different on snow. Here are our initial thoughts on how the Kore 112 Ti compares to the Kore 118 Ti, the previous Kore 111, and the narrower Kore Ti models.
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Ski: 2025-2026 Head Kore 112 Ti, 184 cm Available Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 182.8 cm Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (184 cm): 2224 & 2285 grams Stated Dimensions(184 cm): 140-112-128 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 139.5-111.5-127.5 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (184 cm): 21.0 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 64 mm / 33.5 mm Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6.5 mm Core Materials: karuba/beech + titanal (2...
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Ellis is one of the newest ski brands to hit the market, and their new Kanso 106 is meant to be a versatile and playful all-mountain option. Here are our initial impressions. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Ski: 2025-2026 Ellis Kanso 106, 186 cm Available Lengths: 174, 180, 186, 191 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 184.7 cm Stated Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2050 grams Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (186 cm): 2026 & 2054 grams Stated Dimensions: 136-106-126 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 136-106.5-126.5 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (186 cm): 20 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 62.5 mm / 52 mm Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 4.5 mm Core...
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Luke Koppa on the Völkl Blaze 104 (24/25 “Pink” top sheet) Luke Koppa (5’8”, 155 lbs / 173 cm, 70 kg): Alongside the Blaze 94, the Blaze 104 was brand-new for the 24/25 season (and returns unchanged for 25/26, apart from graphics).
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Ski: 2025-2026 Völkl Blaze 104, 186 cm Available Lengths: 158, 165, 172, 179, 186 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 186.2 cm Stated Weight per Ski (186 cm): 1875 grams Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (186 cm): 1806 & 1864 grams Stated Dimensions: 143-104-128 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 142-103.5-127.5 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (186 cm): 21 / 45 / 19 / 24 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 57.5 mm / 26.5 mm Measured Traditional Camber...
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | Luke Koppa
Ski: 2024-2025 Salomon MTN 96 Carbon, 182 cm Available Lengths: 166, 174, 182, 188 cm Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 180.8 cm Stated Weight per Ski (182 cm): 1540 grams Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (182 cm): 1451 & 1502 grams Stated Dimensions: 130-96-116 mm Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 130-95-116 mm Stated Sidecut Radius (182 cm): 19 meters Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 68 mm / 13.5 mm Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6 mm Core...
