Good Idea or Bad Idea? Dreams, Doorknobs, & Binding Innovations w/ Austin Smith
Recently, Austin Smith created a stir when he posted a video of a prototype of a snowboard binding … that rotates. So Jonathan talks with Austin about the idea, his prototyping process, the testing pr...
15 Nov 202429min
Gear Quiz, Ski Recycling, & Circular Business w/ Powder7
On this week’s episode, Kara Williard sits down with some of the crew from our Blister Recommended Shop, Powder7, to quiz them on gear; discuss the skis, boots, and outerwear they’re most excited abou...
8 Nov 202458min
Powder Ski Comparisons: Old vs New vs What Should Be Next?
The snow’s been falling here in Crested Butte, and we’re already fantasizing about those really deep days. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth and Paul Forward are discussing pow skis. They start by making t...
1 Nov 20241h 40min
Moment Skis 24/25 Lineup with Luke Jacobson
Jonathan talks with Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s latest skis; some former Moment skis; some other companies’ skis; Moment snowboards?; why Hoji is a traitor(!!); and more.RELATED LIN...
25 Okt 20241h 18min
24/25 Ski Season & Big Moves w/ Spokane Alpine Haus
Kara Williard catches up with Drew and Rachel Harding of our Blister Recommended Shop, Spokane Alpine Haus, to hear all about the exciting recent developments at the shop; how this news runs counter t...
18 Okt 202446min
GEAR THERAPY: Elite Football Player Gets Back into Skiing
When it comes to gear, we’ve all been there: loads of questions, crippling confusion, severe analysis paralysis. You need some help! So in this edition of GEAR THERAPY, BLISTER+ member, Pete Brantley,...
11 Okt 20241h 31min
ON3P Skis 24/25 Lineup with Scott Andrus
We talk to ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, about the 24/25 ON3P lineup; building skis in Portland, Oregon; and we dive into the weeds about numerous aspects of ski design and ski manufacturing that y...
4 Okt 20241h 4min
Does the Color of Your Jacket Affect Its Performance? Blister Labs Apparel Testing Update
Today we’re talking about exploding fabrics, microwaving hotdogs, and whether the color of your jacket affects its performance. Dr. Jeni Blacklock is back to discuss all of this, and to provide an upd...
27 Sep 202424min
