SIA 2016 – Overview & Trends
This week is the annual SnowSports Industry of America tradeshow, so we're talking to several Blister reviewers about NEXT season's new products and trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Jan 201636min
Cody Townsend – Skier, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
In this episode, we talk to one of the most prominent big-mountain skiers in the world, Cody Townsend. Cody's been staring in ski movies since he was 19 years old, he's recently been making his own films while simultaneously running a company, Arcade Belt Co. So we talk to Cody about skiing, filming, entrepreneurship, and moreTOPICS:His background (including a great story about Cody not exactly fitting in with the other ski racers)Our product of the year (and Cody's go-to ski boot), the Salomon MTN Lab AT bootSkiing consequential lines on skis that are not traditional big-mountain chargersCody's take on the next revolution in skiingFilmmaking and the Rise of Indie Film Projects — including Cody's own film, Conquering the UselessA discussion of the best ski movie ever, Cody’s recent favorites, and the future of ski moviesCody’s company, Arcade Belt Co., the pros and cons (and grind) of starting a company, and the reasons why VC investor, Chris Sacca, is impressed with Arcade’s productsPodcasts: why we love them, and which ones are Cody’s favorites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 20161h 17min
Freeride World Tour skier, Garrett Altmann
Garrett Altmann is a three-time competitor on the Freeride World Tour, and also a Blister reviewer—one of our original reviewers, in fact. We talk to Garrett about his background: growing up racing and mogul skiing, his time on the US ski team, filming with Warren Miller movies, and more.Then, since Garrett is leaving in just a couple days to head to Europe for the start of the Freeride World Tour, we talk to him about the FWT: about some of the venues, Garrett’s mindset heading into the tour; and his strategy this season—how he thinks about 'Risk vs. Reward' — that constant inner struggle of whether to pick a conservative line, play it safe, and just stay on your feet, Vs. saying, "Screw It," and just Going Big.We also discuss some rule changes that we’d like to see the FWT adopt, and why these FWT comps are even harder, scarier, and more demanding than they look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jan 20161h 11min
Climber & American Ninja Warrior Champion, Isaac Caldiero
We talk to the first ever winner of American Ninja Warrior, Isaac Caldiero, about his background and his accomplishments in climbing; his success this past season and what he did differently from previous years; his advice for those who’d like to compete on the show, and whether he thinks the courses will be tweaked (and get even harder) this coming season. We also get Isaac’s take on the controversy surrounding his win, and about what life looks like when you go from being a dyed-in-the-wool dirtbag climber, to a guy who just won a million bucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Jan 201651min
On Patagonia’s Recent Environmental Initiative & “Fair Trade”
We talk to Patagonia Product Line Director, Mark Little, about a new Patagonia environmental initiative; what "Fair Trade" actually means; and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's involvement with new Patagonia projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Des 201547min
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 2
This week we’re running the second part of our conversation with Jed Yeiser, head ski designer for Line Skis, and a senior designer for K2 Skis. We discuss Jed’s work with Eric Pollard, Tom Wallisch, and Line Skis founder Jason Levinthal; manufacturing skis in China; “e” bikes; books, movies, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Des 201550min
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 1
In the first episode of The Blister Podcast, Blister's editor-in-chief, Jonathan Ellsworth, sits down with Jed Yeiser, the ski designer for Line and K2 Skis. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that touches on: ski design (and the whole “light is right” movement); Jed’s work with living legends like Eric Pollard and Tom Wallisch; the new LINE Sir Francis Bacon and Mordecai; the story behind Jed’s own pro model (the Line Supernatural 108); a few great Jason Levinthal stories; the pros and cons of “brand consistency”; the realities and misperceptions of manufacturing skis overseas; the rise of electric bikes; movie director Wes Anderson’s surprisingly significant influence on the ski industry; and the book that Jed has read more than any other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Des 20151h 4min
