GEAR:30

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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.

  1. Gold Forcefields, Multi-Purpose Mountain Gear, & More w/ Outdoor Vitals

    53 min ago

    Gold Forcefields, Multi-Purpose Mountain Gear, & More w/ Outdoor Vitals

    From thru-hikers to ski mountaineers and backpack hunters, Outdoor Vitals’ products have gained a very diverse following. To understand why, Luke Koppa sat down with Brigham Crane, their Product Design Director, to discuss designing products for ‘experiences’ rather than sports, the current state of active insulation, gold-covered down, and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Outdoor Vitals CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Brigham’s Background (4:49) Outdoor Vitals Overview (9:36) Versatility vs Specificity (11:40) Collection: Mountain Pursuit (14:51) Prototyping Challenges (22:30) Active Insulations (24:56) ExpeDry Down (30:56) Hunting vs Other Apparel (38:26) Outdoor Vitals Hardgoods (41:43) Biggest Areas for Improvement (45:31) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  2. Buyer’s Guide News + Other Changes at BLISTER

    3 Jul

    Buyer’s Guide News + Other Changes at BLISTER

    Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth break news about our 26/27 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide, and some other big changes at BLISTER. They also talk about the changing media landscape in 2026, and how BLISTER has been able to remain independent for 16 years — and counting. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:46) The Big Buyer’s Guide News (3:57) New Sections: Frontside & On-Piste (9:51) Our ‘Best Of’ Section (13:13) Cover Photo of the Guide (19:36) Other Updates on the Site: (23:10) Blister Access Pass (23:10) More Content, Same Price (26:36) Head-to-Head Comparisons (30:53) Field Reviews (34:59) Media Landscape in 2026 (44:09) How We Operate / Our Principles (50:39) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  3. Hoji on the Future of Ski Gear; His Latest Projects; & More

    26 Jun

    Hoji on the Future of Ski Gear; His Latest Projects; & More

    Today, Hoji weighs in on the great ‘hybrid binding’ debate; then he and Jonathan discuss the future of ski binding technology; 3D printing applications in ski gear; and Hoji's current attempts to push the boundaries of ski-gear performance; and the “fields of belief and disbelief.” Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway Check out our Bike Buyer’s Guide See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Plus Members (3:01) Life since the Blister Summit? (4:42) Hoji on ‘Hybrid’ Ski Bindings (5:57) Reimagining of Ski Bindings (18:12) Hoji’s 3D Printing Escapades (27:12) Reimagining Ski Boots (37:48) The Fields of Belief & Disbelief (46:56) Why Did You Want BLISTER+? (50:49) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 1min
  4. The Pro's Gear: Cody Townsend (round 3)

    12 Jun

    The Pro's Gear: Cody Townsend (round 3)

    Cody is back for some straight-up gear talk, and to share where his gear preferences & practices have shifted, and where they’ve remained the same. Also, if you would like to nominate any particular skiers or snowboarders for future episodes of The Pro’s Gear, email us at the address below and let us know. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Note on Buyer’s Guide / Last Week’s Episode (1:16) Shoutout: BLISTER+ Members (2:23) What gear category has been most on your mind? (4:13) What piece of gear did you tinker with the most? (19:46) Gear You’re Pickiest About? (26:43) Skis (29:36) Ski Bindings (39:40) Ski Boots (42:40) Liners (47:46) Packs (52:08) Eyewear: Goggles vs Sunglasses? (56:38) Wearable Tech (1:03:11) Apps - what did you use the most this past winter (1:10:56) Current Running Shoes (1:16:30) Coffee / Coffee Gear Updates (1:21:29) Please Rate GEAR:30 & Share w/ Your Crew (1:24:36) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 26min
  5. The Debate: Should We Change Our Winter Buyer’s Guide?

    5 Jun

    The Debate: Should We Change Our Winter Buyer’s Guide?

    For some years now, we’ve wrestled with some big ideas about how we could change our annual Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa and Kristin Sinnott discuss those potential changes — as well as what definitely won’t be changing. Give it a listen, then please let us know what you think. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: How We Operate / What Won’t Change (3:55) Changes We’re Considering (21:25) A Third Way? (34:58) SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE TO OUR BUYER'S GUIDE POLL CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 30 May

    Ski Design & Your Questions

    At our Blister Summit, we asked our Blister Summit attendees to pose their questions about ski design to Max Smith (vice president & ski designer at Moment Skis); Stu Gleason (senior designer at DPS Skis); and Mike McCabe (senior designer & owner at Folsom Custom Skis). Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Plus Members (1:00) What Needs To Be Cleared Up With Customer Questions (5:24) What's A Problem You Wish You Could Solve (8:00) Trend To Ski Design:  Do it All or Specifics (10:35) Balancing Ski Design With Conditions and Geography (13:46) Torsional Stiffness (16:20) Prototype Fails (23:06) Taper Angles and Reverse Sidecut (27:06) What will define the next decade of ski design  Which Modern Day Material Has Had The Most Impact (35:51) Feedback Sources (37:30) No One Layer Skis (41:54) Exothermic Epoxy Accidents (45:03) What Hasn't Been Asked Yet? (46:30) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  7. Starting a Ski Company from Scratch w/ Ellis Skis

    22 May

    Starting a Ski Company from Scratch w/ Ellis Skis

    There’s no shortage of skis on the market these days, yet we’re still seeing new brands pop up. So what does it take to start your own ski company, and why do it in the first place? In this episode, Luke Koppa gets the story behind one of the newest brands out there, Ellis Skis, from their founder and engineer, Kevin Schaefer. We discuss why he started Ellis; how he went about prototyping the skis he thought could fill gaps in the market; what he has planned for the future; some misconceptions about ski design, and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops Ellis Skis CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: From Longboards to Skis (6:27) Why Create Your Own Ski Company? (8:26) Origins of the “Ellis” Name (11:06) Prototyping Process (11:30) Feedback From Testers & Customers (12:30) Ellis Sabr 100 (26:27) Ellis Meraki 112 (34:10) Ellis Kanso 106 (40:52) What’s Next? (48:46) Clearing Up Ski Design Misconceptions (54:04) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  8. The Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends & New Products in Snowsports Gear

    15 May

    The Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends & New Products in Snowsports Gear

    Jonathan talks to our patron saint of GEAR:30, Hoji; Jeff Colt (ZipFit); Shane Chappell (Burton); and Will Ritter (Spark R&D) to get their sense of the most interesting trends and product developments across the ski and snowboard world. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops Blister Podcast (ep 404): Stories from the Field CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (2:33) Our Responses to the Previous Panel: Blister Podcast #404 (3:27) ZipFit’s Jeff Colt (15:51) Shane Chappell: Biggest Trends at Burton: Step On (20:06) Burton, Nitro, and Union: Joining Forces (23:31) Hoji on the Hoji Hole, etc. (29:57) Will Ritter: Emerging Trends (33:00) Emerging Trends from ZipFit (37:43) Hoji & 90-Flex Ski Boots (40:43) Snowboard Boot Design (46:21) Spark’s Tech Toe Collab with ATK (50:29) Audience Questions: Booster Straps, Insoles, & Aftermarket Liners (53:24) Boot Pivot Points (1:00:09) Ski Technology Trends (1:03:27) Burton’s ‘Family Tree’ Project (1:05:37) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 9min
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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.

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