GEAR:30 | BLISTER Outdoor Media & Gear Reviews

Blister discusses notable trends and products at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show SIA trade show on the GEAR:30 podcast

2019 Outdoor Retailer / SIA Show Highlights (Ep.36)

February 2, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We just wrapped up our time at the Outdoor Retailer / SIA trade show, so five of us sat down to discuss the most interesting trends we saw, the products we were most tempted to steal, and more.

Kai Palkeinen at Pulse Boot Lab & Ski Co. in Revelstoke, CA.

New Innovations in Bootfitting with Pulse Boot Lab (Ep.35)

January 24, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Are you one of the many people who has wished that your ski boots were a bit stiffer or more comfortable? Well then listen up, because, the bootfitters at Pulse Boot Lab in Revelstoke have come up with a number of innovative ways to achieve both.

Jonathan Ellsworth and Jed Yeiser discuss the new K2 Mindbender ski series on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast.

New K2 Mindbender Skis (Ep.34)

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser, about the 13 new skis that make up K2’s brand new “Mindbender” series.

Luke Koppa, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss new skis and outerwear on Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

New Skis & Outerwear (Ep.33)

January 6, 2019January 5, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the latest skis and outerwear we’re reviewing, including the Black Crows Corvus, Rossi Black Ops, Parlor Cardinal 90, Argent Skis Badger, Flylow Baker Bibs, and Patagonia Micro Puff Storm.

Romp Skis founders Caleb and Morgan Weinberg on Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

Romp Skis (Ep.32)

December 22, 2018December 21, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We sat down with Romp Skis founders Caleb and Morgan Weinberg to talk about their backgrounds, their approach to building “custom” skis, how they ended up building skis for the 10th Special Forces Group, and more.

Blister's "Best Of" runner up products and interesting new skis on the GEAR:30 Podcast

“Best Of” Runner-Ups + New Skis (Ep.31)

December 14, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss 3 skis that very narrowly missed getting a “Best Of” selection from us, then we turn to some new skis we’ve been getting on from Folsom, Rossignol, Head, Moment, Dynastar, and more.

All That Glitters is Not Gold; Blister's GEAR:30 podcast

All That Glitters is Not Gold (Ep.30)

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Not all gear is great — or even good. So today we’re discussing a number of intriguing products that turned out to disappoint.

Hoji on the Hoji Free & 4FRNT Renegade (Ep.29)

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Hoji about his brand-new boot, the Dynafit Hoji Free; the differences between it and the current Hoji Pro Tour; how he’s been refining his signature ski, the 4FRNT Renegade; and his work with Arc’teryx.

Will Ritter, founder of Spark R&D, on the Blister Podcast GEAR:30

Spark R&D — Part 2 (Ep.28)

November 9, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about some of Spark’s current products, collaborating with CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and implementing solar power in their factory in Bozeman, Montana.

Zen & the Art of Creating the World’s Biggest Splitboard Binding Company: Will Ritter, Spark R&D (Ep.27)

November 2, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Will Ritter about starting - and running - the largest splitboard binding company in the world, Spark R&D, and Will provides a number of valuable insights for anyone thinking of starting anything.

Blister's Buyer's Guide and Best Of awards on the Gear:30 Podcast

Our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide & “Best Of” Awards (Ep.26)

October 26, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, and Sam Shaheen discuss some of the “Best Of” award winners in the 18/19 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide.

Interbike 2018 on the Blister GEAR 30 podcast

Interbike: Confessions & Observations (Ep.25)

September 28, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the weirdness and wonders of Interbike 2018, make a confession about last year’s Interbike, and more.

Parlor Skis co-founder, Mark Wallace on the Blister GEAR:30 podcast.

Parlor Skis 18/19 Lineup & ‘Build Your Own Skis’ Class (Ep.24)

August 24, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Boston-based Parlor Skis co-founder, Mark Wallace, about the origins story of Parlor; their “Build Your Own Skis” class; the new models in their 18/19 lineup — including Parlor snowboards and splitboards; and several trends on the East Coast ski scene. (We also talk about lasagna, burritos, and Camaros.)

Bikes vs. Skis, Part on the GEAR:30 podcast

Bikes vs. Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 2 (Ep.23)

May 12, 2023August 10, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We're back with round 2 of Bikes vs. Skis, where we ask the question, “Which particular bike company is most like which particular ski company?”

Stephan drake on DPS Dreamtime, the new Wailer 110, and DPS Phantom on GEAR:30

New DPS Skis & Products with Stephan Drake (Ep.22)

July 21, 2018July 20, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the new DPS Wailer 110; the DPS Spoon, Lotus 138, and 124; and some big news about DPS Phantom, their new ski and snowboard base treatment.

Bike Companies vs. Ski Companies on the GEAR:30 blister podcast

Bikes vs. Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 1 (Ep.21)

May 12, 2023July 13, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Which ski company is most like which bike company? Who is the Moment Skis of the bike world? And which ski brand shares the most family resemblance with Yeti or Transition? Jonathan Ellsworth has been having this discussion for years with Blister's bike editor, Noah Bodman, and we're now taking it public. So give it a listen, then let us know where you agree, where you disagree, and where you've got the better analogies.

Alpenglow Mtn Festival + Stuff We Learned during Spring Ski Testing (Ep.20)

June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Blister editors, Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen, about the recent Alpenglow Mountain Festival and running with our hero, Courtney Dauwalter. Then we discuss some of the key takeaways from our spring ski testing, including Domino's thin-crust pizza, dumb gear, and some great gear.

Blister reviews The Hammer edition of the Folsom Skis Primary

Dialing in “The Hammer” + other New Folsom Skis (Ep.19)

June 16, 2018May 24, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Mike McCabe at the Folsom Skis HQ in Denver to (finally) dial in "The Hammer" they've been discussing, and to learn about three other brand new Folsom skis.

We talk about the Prior Skis CBC and Husume on the Blister Gear 30 Podcast

New Skis from Prior, Atomic, K2, and More (Ep.18)

May 14, 2018May 13, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen discuss a number of skis they've been reviewing, including two from Prior Skis, the new Atomic Bent Chetler 100, the K2 Wayback 106, the Scott Super Guide 105, and the Salomon MTN Explore 95.

We talk about spring skiing in Alaska on the GEAR:30 podcast with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood, Alaska

Spring Skiing & Biking in AK (Ep.17)

April 27, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound in Girdwood, Alaska, about spring skiing in AK, what gear works well in AK's snowpack and terrain, what new gear he's most intrigued by, and the growing mountain bike scene around Girdwood and Anchorage.

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