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20 Questions with Immersion Research, Blister Gear Review.

20 Questions: Max Blackburn – Immersion Research

February 13, 2015 by David Spiegel

Spray skirts don't just keep you dry, they also keep you safe. We sat down with Max Blackburn of Immersion Research to find out how one of the industry's top skirt manufacturers is thinking about and designing one of the "five essentials."

Werner Paddles interview, Blister Gear Review.

20 Questions: Werner Paddles

February 7, 2015 by David Spiegel

We sat down with Danny Mongno from Werner Paddles to find out more about Werner's philosophy behind design, materials and construction.

Blister interviews Jed Yeiser of Line Skis

20 Questions: Jed Yeiser, Line Skis Designer

June 30, 2015November 27, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

You know Line Skis. But do you know the guy who designs all of Line's skis?

Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT

November 13, 2013November 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.

20 Questions: Shane Benedict, LiquidLogic and the Green Race

November 12, 2013November 5, 2013 by David Spiegel

The Green Race, one of the most prestigious events in whitewater kayaking, took place last weekend. We caught up with LiquidLogic designer Shane Benedict to talk about what makes this competition unique.

20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis — Part 2

October 29, 2013October 29, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

"We're going to move mountains, and we're going to make it look like we're doing this on the fly."

20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis

October 29, 2013October 28, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jason Levinthal, the founder of LINE Skis, is on to a new project: "I want to do everything the exact opposite of what's being done today."

20 Questions: Snowy Robertson, Dagger Kayaks Designer

September 12, 2013 by Thomas Neilson

Our interview with Dagger Kayaks Designer Mark "Snowy" Robertson about how he became a designer, his creative process, and the future of whitewater paddling.

20 Questions: Goose Kearse, Misty Mountain Threadworks

July 25, 2013July 25, 2013 by Axie Navas

Goose Kearse, president of Misty Mountain Threadworks, talks about the history and the mission of the 28-year-old climbing company.

20 Questions: George Shumate, Pack Designer

July 19, 2013July 18, 2013 by Axie Navas

The climbing world seems to inspire "rogue" thinking and upstart companies. George Shumate of Boulder5 talks about the challenges and the rewards of setting out on your own.

20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Zach Lerner isn't just one of the most interesting climbers out there, he's one of the most interesting people in mountain sports. See why.

Troy Rarick, Over The Edge Sports

August 10, 2012July 12, 2012 by Nick Cunkelman

Through a combination of trail building and shop owning, Troy Rarick helped turn Fruita, Colorado, from a bankrupt town into a mountain bike destination. It's a philosophy he's now spreading around the world.

20 Questions: Scott Andrus, ON3P skis

June 30, 2015November 28, 2011 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In the first installment of our new series, 20 QUESTIONS, Scott Andrus, founder and president of ON3P skis, provides a very candid, behind the scenes look at the life and work of an upstart ski builder.