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GEAR:30
GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear Blister reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
GEAR:30Introducing: Blister Labs
Today we are excited to introduce you to a very big new initiative at Blister: Blister Labs. Blister Labs is a new partnership between Blister, the University…
GEAR:30On our Upcoming Blister Summit
Jonathan Ellsworth and Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, discuss the ins and outs of our upcoming Blister Summit; why we’re including free…
GEAR:30Skiing Austria, Ski-Boot Mods, & the Atomic Redster G9 RS, X9 S, & X9 WB
Matt Manser, Atomic’s ski boots product manager, is back to discuss Jonathan’s trip; Matt’s Jura coffee maker; our scotch & rye whiskey tasting sessions…
GEAR:30ON3P Skis 22/23 Lineup with Scott Andrus
We talk with ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, about what’s been going on at ON3P, and we walk through the brand’s 22/23 lineup of skis. TOPICS & TIMES…
GEAR:30Reviewer Reports: Backcountry Ski Touring Gear w/ Paul Forward
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the backcountry gear Paul’s been testing around Girdwood, Alaska, including skis from Moonlight and…
GEAR:30MountainFLOW founder, Peter Arlein, on How Ski Wax Works; its Environmental Impact; Ceramic Nano Technology; & More
MountainFLOW is disrupting the ski and snowboard industries by producing high-performing products that are also biodegradable and more sustainable than the…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Backcountry Skis, Boots, & Bindings
John Weir from Bentgate in Golden, CO, is back to discuss advances in backcountry skis; draw comparisons between some high-profile touring boots; and reassess…
GEAR:30The Pro's Gear: Hadley Hammer
We talk to professional skier, Hadley Hammer, about the gear she’s most & least picky about; her own gear preferences; some of the keys to happiness; and we…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Pulling Back the Curtain on Gear Testing
We’re pulling back the curtain on ski testing, and to provide their wealth of experience in this arena are The Ski Monster co-founder & CEO, George Michaelsen…
GEAR:30Our 21/22 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss our 21/22 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide and some corresponding industry trends and category highlights. They also talk…
GEAR:30Moment Skis 21/22 Lineup with Luke Jacobson
Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, is back on GEAR:30 to talk about Moment’s 21/22 lineup of skis; the new Moment factory; the new Deathwish 104; snowblading; &…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Vertical Playground, Oppdal Norway
Once upon a time, a couple of friends who were scheming to get some gear for their own adventures ended up creating a phenomenal outdoor shop. We talk to…
GEAR:30Pete Wagner on Wagner’s new Summit Skis, Avalanche Cores, & Niehues Collab
We talk to Pete Wagner about three big new things happening at Wagner Custom Skis, where everything is built right in Telluride, Colorado. TOPICS & TIMES…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Willi's Ski and Snowboard Shops
We talk with Greg Klein, president of Willi’s Ski and Snowboard Shops, which is family owned and operated with several locations in the greater Pittsburgh area…
GEAR:30The Pro's Gear: McKenna Peterson
This week, we sat down with McKenna Peterson, one of the stars of Matchstick Productions’ new film, The Stomping Grounds, to discuss her personal gear…
GEAR:30A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 7: Atomic’s 21/22 Lineup
Matt Manser is back for a deep dive on Atomic’s new 21/22 lineup, and we also discuss ski boot design and construction in general; the “Frodo Pro”; “Complete…
GEAR:30Eric Pollard on Innovation, Graphics, & Season's Ski Lineup
It is difficult to overstate the innovation that Eric Pollard has brought to modern skiing, and in this conversation, you’ll get to hear more about how Eric…
GEAR:30The Pro’s Gear: Bode Miller
We had Bode on the Blister Podcast (ep. 154) talking about education, mental preparation, and more, and that is a not-to-be-missed conversation. This time…
GEAR:30Gear Talk, Mic Drops, & Zen Koans with Flylow’s Dan Abrams
Flylow founder (and certified gear nerd) Dan Abrams is back to talk about the skis and ski boots he’s interested in for the coming season; Flylow’s mountain…
GEAR:30Your Questions, Our Buyer’s Guide, & Luke’s Cry for Help
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth answer listener gear questions; share some info about our new winter buyer’s guide; and Luke shares with us some good news…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Spokane Alpine Haus
We’re talking with Rachel and Drew Harding, the owners of The Spokane Alpine Haus, about the ski scene in Spokane, Washington; the Alpine Haus’ massive…
GEAR:30Blister Summit Panel on Ski Design
Today we are airing the panel session on ski design that we held at the Blister Summit. We talk to the designers behind the skis from Blizzard, Folsom Custom…
GEAR:30A Very Deep Dive on Coffee
You had to know we’d do this, right? We’re doing a deep dive on coffee with Sam Higby of First Ascent. We discuss the difference between good and bad instant…
GEAR:30The Pro’s Gear: Chris Davenport
Chris Davenport walked over to Blister HQ from Aspen to talk about how he thinks about ski gear and his own personal preferences. We also discuss monoskiing…
GEAR:30Andrew Alexander King’s Denali Expedition & the Gear He Used
Andrew Alexander King tells us about his experience on Denali and some of the most important gear he used. TOPICS & TIMES: The planning (1:32) The Between…
GEAR:30Sam Shaheen’s Denali Expedition & the Gear He Used
This spring, Sam Shaheen and four of his friends took on the very big challenge of a Denali expedition. So in this conversation, we get the debrief from Sam…
GEAR:30Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 5: WaveCel
This week we’re talking with the co-founder of WaveCel, Dr. Steve Madey. We discuss the origins of and the development of WaveCel; Steve makes what might be…
GEAR:30The Mt. Rushmore of “Poppy” Skis
Previously on GEAR:30 we laid out our Mt. Rushmore of Ski Suspension. Now, we’re moving to the opposite end of the spectrum to talk about the poppiest skis…
GEAR:30Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 4: POC
We talk with the Head of Product at POC, Oscar Huss, about headforms — the things they stick into helmets to mimic your head before smashing up helmets in…
GEAR:30Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 3: Pret
We talk with the president & CEO of Pret Helmets about Pret’s approach to helmet design; the “dart test” portion of the safety certification process; the…
GEAR:30Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 2: Giro / Bell
We talk with Rob Wesson about Giro’s approach to various helmet safety standards and certifications; the differences between a $65 helmet and a $260 helmet…
GEAR:30Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 1: Sweet Protection
In our new GEAR:30 mini-series, we’re talking to key designers in the world of snowsport and bike helmets to stitch together a current state of helmet tech and…
GEAR:30A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 6: Ski Boot Suspension
Matt Manser is back to talk about bike crashes and ski boot suspension. TOPICS & TIMES: Bike crash stories (2:17) Ski-boot suspension (11:43) Damp vs. Plush…
GEAR:30Old Principles & New Challenges of Apparel Design
Carl Moriarty was the Design Director at Arc’teryx, and is currently the Design Director at Rapha. We discuss his background and career in the outdoor…
GEAR:30Ski Touring Gear & Listener Questions
Which tech bindings feel the most like alpine bindings? What “very light” skis offer the best suspension and damping? Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk…
GEAR:30AT Boots, Bindings, & Skis w/ Sebastian Steinbach
We talk with Sebastian Steinbach, the owner of Blacksheep Sports Freeride Shop in Munich, Germany, about a bunch of ski touring gear, including the new Tecnica…
GEAR:30Reviewer Reports: Powder Skis w/ Paul Forward
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about a bunch of the powder skis Paul’s been reviewing this season in Girdwood, Alaska. TOPICS: This heli season in AK…
GEAR:30The Mt. Rushmore of Ski Suspension
Today we’re talking about one of the most important concepts in ski design: suspension. So what do we mean by “suspension”? Are terms like “plush” or “damp”…
GEAR:30Reviewer Reports: Fun Carvers & All-Mountain Skis
Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth report on the new skis they’ve been reviewing from Black Crows, Salomon, Dynastar, Wagner, RMU, Moment, & more. TOPICS & TIMES…
GEAR:30Hoji on the Dynafit Radical Pro; the Hoji Hole; & More
Our patron saint of GEAR:30 is back on the show today, and we talked to Hoji about the new Dynafit Radical Pro; how it compares to the Hoji Free boot; the…
GEAR:30Ski Boot Liners: Zipfit & Atomic Mimic Professional
Sascha Anastas and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss a couple of new liners they’re reviewing: the Zipfit World Cup liner, and the Atomic Mimic Professional liner…
GEAR:30MADE: Custom Technical Apparel
MADE is a new company that’s setting out to make custom technical apparel. Their 3 co-founders are all veterans of the technical apparel and outdoor…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Escape Route, Whistler & Squamish
Today we’ve got another Shop Talk episode for you, where we speak with folks from one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of…
GEAR:30Blister Summit Recap & New Ski Reviews
Luka Koppa, Sascha Anastas, Kara Williard, and Jonathan Ellsworth offer a bit of a recap of our inaugural Blister Summit in Mt. Crested Butte, then discuss a…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Gear West, Long Lake, MN
Today we’ve got another Shop Talk episode for you, where we speak with folks from one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of…
GEAR:30Reviewing the Reviewer: Dylan Wood
Today we’ve got another installment of our “Reviewing the Reviewer” series, where we ask various BLISTER reviewers questions about their backgrounds and gear…
GEAR:30The Blister Summit: What It Is, Why We Made It, & Why You Should Come
Our inaugural Blister Summit launches in less than two weeks! So Kristin Sinnott, our Blister Summit director, and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about the origins of…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AK
Today we’ve got another Shop Talk episode for you, where we speak with folks from one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of…
GEAR:30A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 5: Heel Pockets, Tongue Volume, & Atomic’s new Hawx Ultra & “Professional” Liners & Dual Strap
Product Manager of Atomic Ski Boots, Matt Manser, is back to talk about heel pockets and tongue volume and Luke Koppa’s feet and how plug boots are not a thing…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT
We’re talking with Megan Shenton, the head of the ski dept. at Outdoor Gear Exchange, about how this ski season is going so far in New England; the history of…
GEAR:30New Volkl Mantra M6; Burly Chargers; & Movement Skis
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth offer their initial thoughts on the new Volkl Mantra M6 & Secret 96; reviewer, Drew Kelly (aka, The Hulk), makes his GEAR:30…
GEAR:302020: Gear in Review
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Backcountry Essentials, Bellingham WA
We’re talking with Chris Gerston, founder of Backcountry Essentials, talking about Bellingham; starting Backcountry Essentials; and some of the gear that he…
GEAR:301-Ski-Boot Quiver; Listener Questions; Skis; Apparel; & Masks
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss several listener questions about ski quivers; 1-boot quivers; some game-changing news in the ski boot world; a number…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: The Ski Monster founders, George & Eric
We’ve got another edition of Shop Talk for you, where we talk with folks from one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of topics…
GEAR:30Ski Quivers for Garden Gnomes, 1-Year-Olds, & Heli Guides
We talk to Blister reviewers Sascha Anastas & Paul Forward about their ski quivers; binding preferences; coffee in AK; your questions; and more. TOPICS &…
GEAR:30Buttered Noodles; Opening Day; & Ski Quivers
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the opening day of the ski season; approaches to building ski quivers; our specific selections; Luke’s latest rant…
GEAR:30Shop Talk: Tyson Stellrecht, Boise Gear Collective
Today we’re talking with one of our Blister Recommended Shops to get their perspective on a mix of topics that range from broadly applicable to all of us, to…
GEAR:30Bending the Paradigm: Polartec’s Approach to “Waterproofness” & Comfort
If you are a true gear head, you are going to love this conversation. And if you aren’t a full-on gear nerd but you’d like to better understand what…
GEAR:3020/21 Blister Buyer’s Guide + Your Questions
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the highlights and big takeaways from our new Winter Buyer’s Guide. We’ll talk about some of our Best Of…