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New Skis, Ski Boots, & Bindings with Paul Forward
Episode 80

New Skis, Ski Boots, & Bindings with Paul Forward

GEAR:30 · BLISTER

December 27, 201943m 2s

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Show Notes

Today we’re catching up with Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about some of the skis, AT boots, and an AT binding that Paul has been spending time on in Girdwood, Alaska. Paul and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Volkl Mantra 102; the DPS Koala 119; the new Atomic Backland Carbon AT boot; the Fritschi Xenic lightweight touring binding; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Volkl Mantra 102 (4:40)
  • Mantra 102 vs. Mantra M5, etc. (8:30)
  • DPS Koala 119, 189 cm (13:20)
  • Koala 119 vs. (OG) Moment Bibby vs. Dynastar Menace Proto (16:19)
  • New Atomic Backland Carbon AT Boot (21:03)
  • Scarpa Maestrale XT Boot (27:00)
  • New Fritschi Xenic AT Binding (30:22)
  • Paul’s Advanced Wilderness Life Support course (35:10)

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