Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali (Ep.246)

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At our Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Hoji (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and important discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards” and thinking about the binding / boot / ski interface as a whole; what we should (or should hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, or listen to the conversation on our GEAR:30 podcast.
Hoji at Blister Summit 2023
At our Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Hoji (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and important discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards” and thinking about the binding / boot / ski interface as a whole; what we should (or should hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, or listen to the conversation on our GEAR:30 podcast.
Lars Chickering-Ayers, Hoji, Giray Dadali, & Jonathan Ellsworth at Blister Summit 2023
Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali (Ep.246)
Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali (Ep.246)
Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali (Ep.246)

At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and important discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings & how that varies between individuals; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards” and thinking about the binding / boot / ski interface as a whole; what we should (or hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Intros & Backgrounds (5:56)
  • “Acceptable Use” for Certain Bindings (12:49)
  • “Age of Confusion” re: Designs & Standards (21:58)
  • Boot / Binding Interface Challenges & Future (34:22)
  • Release & Retention: Alpine vs. Touring Bindings (43:40)
  • “Ideal Systems” for Bindings, Boots, & Skis? (1:00:25)
  • Advice re: Wear, Tear, & Icing (1:09:07)
  • What We’re Celebrating (1:17:22)

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