Gear of the Year, 2023
GEAR:3030 Dec 2023

Gear of the Year, 2023

Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Luke Koppa, Kara Williard, and Justin Bobb to reflect on some of the standout products and notable trends that defined the past year in ski and snowboard gear.

So, what trend does Luke think is “the gear equivalent of superhero movies?” How many BOA dials has JBobb broken in a decade as a self-described BOA convert? What’s Kara’s pick for the “Not New But Still Amazing Award?” Take a listen and find out.

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Biggest Developments & Trends

  • Ski Boots (4:21)
  • Snowboard Boots & Boards (17:56)
  • Snowboard Bindings (22:03)
  • Ski Bindings (26:06)

Standout Products (31:54)

Best Values (51:36)

Not New But Still Amazing Award (1:00:33)

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