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Based in Vermont, where they still make their products, Bag Balm is an American company with a 125-year history and one very remarkable story. Bag Balm’s president, Libby Parent, joins us to tell us about it all, from cow udders to celebrity endorsements.
Kästle Ski Boots: Origins, Design, & 23/24 Lineup (Ep.250)
For decades, Kästle has been making high-end skis for everything from racing to Nordic and skimo. But what sparked their recent launch into the ski boot category? It’s far from a simple process, so we talked to Alessandro Speranzoni, Kästle’s global ski boot product engineer, and Alex Pritzlaff, their U.S. product manager, to get all the details on the backstory and latest collection of Kästle ski boots.
Tea: Origins, Trends, & State of the Union (Ep.23)
Jonathan talks to Jing Tea founder, Ed Eisler, about the origins, production, and culture of tea; “Duckshit” tea; what goes into making an exceptional cup of tea; the pros and cons of coffee vs tea; and more.
Pit Viper Co-Founders on String Theory; their Origin Story; Hotdogs; New Products; & More (Ep.252)
Chuck Mumford and Chris Garcin started Pit Viper to inject more fun into skiing. But behind all the party vibes, they’ve also been sneaking in a good bit of functionality and performance into their products, too. Here’s their story. (Mostly, Chuck needed a place to shower.)
Blister Labs: Technical Apparel Ratings & Standards – Origins & Relevance (Ep.215)
Those waterproof & breathability ratings on the tags of that rain jacket or those ski pants you’re about to buy: where did they come from? What’s the history? How relevant are those standards? We discuss all of this & more with Dr. Lauren Cooper.
The Origins & Ethos of Offset Bier, Park City, Utah (Ep.3)
Offset Bier has quickly established itself as the best brewery in Park City, and one of the very best in the state. But Offset is also a community hub for skiers, runners, and bikers, and we discuss all of the above with their founder, Conor Brown.
2021-2022 Liberty Origin 101
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Liberty Origin 101.
ATK Bindings, Part 1: Brand Origins & the Evolution of Tech Bindings (Ep.199)
ATK Bindings has been taking the tech-binding world by storm. We talk with ATK's CEO, Davide Indulti, about the surprising origins of this family business; a pivotal moment in ATK’s history; where ATK saw the biggest opportunities to improve tech bindings; and more.
21/22 Liberty Origin 101
Liberty is updating their Origin & Genesis skis for 21/22, and launching two new models. Check out our initial thoughts on the new Origin 101.
Privateer Bikes: Origins, Philosophy, & Trajectory (Ep.51)
We talk to Sam Meegan of Privateer Bikes, which is a company that has been pushing forward certain aspects of bike design that have been gaining broader acceptance in the bike industry. So come to learn more about Privateer, but stick around to hear Sam’s big idea about how to revolutionize a whole other product category.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 106
When we first saw the 19/20 Liberty Origin 106, we thought the new ski could have increased versatility without losing much of what made it stand out from the competition. And after spending time on it, we think that’s exactly what Liberty has achieved. Check out our full review.
Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106
We compare the updated Origin 106 to the previous Liberty Origin 106, Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Elan Ripstick 106, Renoun Citadel 106, Nordica Enforcer 110, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, 4FRNT MSP 107, Black Crows Corvus, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Prior Husume, J Skis Metal, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Blizzard Cochise, and Faction Dictator 3.0.
Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 96
We compare the Origin 96 to the Liberty Helix 98, Blizzard Rustler 9, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Renoun Endurance 98, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 96
This year Liberty updated one of our favorite skis in the ~95-100 mm wide all-mountain category, their Origin 96, and you can now check out our full review.
Michelle Parker — “Originate”
Originate is a 5-part series about the behind-the-scenes aspects of being a pro skier, and features Michelle Parker, Elyse Saugstad, Angel Collinson, Cody Townsend, and Mark Abma. The finale is now out (with a cameo by our very own Paul Forward), and you can check out all 5 episodes here.
18/19 Liberty Origin 90
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Origin 90, including comparisons to the old Origin 90, the Blizzard Brahma, and the Origin 96.
2018-2019 Liberty Origin 90
For the 18/19 season, Liberty has revised the Origin 90. Take a look at our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review, to see how different it is from the 17/18 Origin 90, and how much family resemblance there is to the Origin 96, 106, and 112.
18/19 Liberty Origin 96
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the 18/19 Origin 96, with comparisons to the 17/18 version, as well as a few other skis in this class.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112
We’ve spent several days on the brand-new Liberty Origin 112 this season — including one of our deepest days — and have come away impressed. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Liberty Origin Pro
The Liberty Schuster Pro is a fun and versatile powder ski that shouldn’t be overlooked by skiers looking for a more directional ride.