# Reviewer Reports: Luke’s in the Heli, Paul’s on Carving Skis, & Jonathan’s Trading Skis w/ Pros

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Podcast: [GEAR:30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-30-959086)
Published: 2026-01-23T19:41:25+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/gear30/episodes/reviewer-reports-w-paul
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## Resource

Why is reviewer and heli-skiing guide Paul Forward in Crested Butte testing skinny skis? How did Luke Koppa end up being the one in a helicopter? And why have Luke and Jonathan been able to test the same new ski boot? Today we discuss it all, as well as a bunch of new freeride skis from 4FRNT and Heritage Lab; Jonathan swapping skis with Daron Rahlves; Luke face-planting in front of some other pro skiers, and more. RELATED LINKS: Episode Sponsor: Carv Episode Sponsor: Snowbird Episode Sponsor: OpenSnow Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Our Blister Recommended Shops Join Us At Blister Summit 2026 For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit Registration Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Carv (1:38) Snowbird & Giveaway (2:23) Luke’s Trip Report (5:39) Jonathan’s Trip Report (15:43) Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA (21:24) 4FRNT Sinister (32:28) Heritage Lab Skis (37:08) Part 2: Jonathan & Paul Forward (41:05) Testing Ski Boots, Skis, & Carv (45:35) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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