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GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear Blister reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast.
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- Today46 min
A New Development in Ski Design & Ski Building
Today we are discussing a new development in ski design and ski building that could allow for the most personalized, specific match of the skier to the ski that we’ve ever seen. Jonathan Ellsworth discusses the details with Mark Wallace (Parlor Skis) and Charlie Lindsay (CARV). We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout to BLISTER+ members Parlor x Carv The History (5:1!) More on Parlor More on Carv Skier Data & Ski Design The Wide Skis vs Narrow Skis Debate What’s New w/ Carv for 26/27? More on How Parlor is Integrating Carv Data Where to Learn More CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- 1 weeks ago1h 13m
Egg-Sized Mittens, New Insulations, & Solving More Backcountry Problems w/ Raide
Raide founder, Kyle Siegel, always has hot takes on backcountry gear, the problems it can create, and interesting ways to go about solving them. And with Raide recently launching their latest line of snowsports apparel and packs, it’s the perfect time to hear all about how and why they made things like the lightest backpanel-access backpack on the market; the warmest-for-weight down jacket; a new take on active insulation; a new way to use merino wool in baselayers; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Register for Blister Summit 2027 BLISTER+ Members: Register for the Summit for $100 Become a BLISTER+ Member Raide’s Slack Community CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Recap of Raide’s Past Year New Packs New Apparel Overview Waterproof Laminates Down Insulation Active Insulator Baselayers Beanies & Gloves Kyle’s Take on the Backcountry Gear Market CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Ski Gear & Product Trends for 26/27 w/ The Ski Monster's George Michaelsen
Jonathan Ellsworth has a wide-ranging conversation about ski gear and product trends for the upcoming season with The Ski Monster owner, George Michaelsen. We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways The Ski Monster - Boston, MA The Ski Monster - Twin Cities, MN TOPICS & TIMES Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members Big Updates at The Ski Monster: Boston Twin Cities, MN Gear Trends for 26/27 Season Boots and Boa Narrow Skis Needed Change in the Ski Industry? Specific Products You’re Excited About CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Marcus Goguen on Skiing in Chile & Testing Skis; Training for the Upcoming Season; & Adrenaline Performance
oday one of the best skiers on the planet is back on the podcast, 2025 Freeride World Tour champion, Marcus Goguen, to talk with Jonathan about skiing in Chile this summer and testing skis; training for the upcoming season; Freeride in the Olympics; and what Marcus is up to with Adrenaline Performance. We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Adrenaline Performance - use code: MSP20 livemomentous.com - use code: Blister Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios Blister Review TOPICS & TIMES: Skiing in Chile Gear Testing Adrenaline Performance 2.0 How It Works The Freeride World Tour Freeride in the Olympics CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- 4 weeks ago1h 12m
ON3P Skis’ Scott Andrus on The Pit of Ski Design; Scratch & Sniff Skis; Their 26/27 Lineup; & His Latest Obsession
ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is back to talk with Jonathan Ellsworth about their 26/27 lineup and a whole lot more. We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios Blister Review TOPICS & TIMES: ON3P background It All Starts w/ the Mount Point Park Skis Jeffrey 92,98,106,112,118 Woodsman 92,100, & 108 Billy Goat 114 & 118 Cease & Desist Touring Skis Metal Constructions: Torsion Bar vs Leaf Spring Women’s Skis Youth Skis The Upcoming ‘Change Log’ Scott’s Latest Obsession CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- Oct 2, 20261h 13m
Standout Powder Skis w/ Paul Forward
The first dusting of snow has covered mountains from Colorado to Alaska, and that’s all the excuse we need to chat about deep days and big powder skis with reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward. Luke Koppa has Paul run us through the standout skis he got on last season; his latest takes on the evolution of powder-ski design; a ski boot that blew him away; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Contact Paul about 3rd Edge Heli Trip Openings Read our digital 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Paul’s Winter Plans Dynastar M-Free 112 Atomic Maverick 115 CTI Salomon QST X Heritage Lab HB122 V2 Folsom S-Class Ski Durability Heritage Lab HB135 & Guide 135 K2 Pon2oon Lange Code 140 Vintage Ski Gear CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- Sep 25, 20261h 22m
Gear Gossip, Hot Takes, & Controversy: Moment Skis' CEO, Luke Jacobson
Sydney Sweeney? January 6th? Those files that were promised to be released? Luke Jacobson is back on GEAR:30 to stir the pot, light up the comment sections, offend the too-easily offended ... and talk about Moment's 26/27 lineup of skis. #catscratch We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: livemomentous.com - code: BLISTER factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Winter Buyer’s Guide Update Shoutout to JBobb’s Sister! Plug Boot Rage Baiting Moment’s 26/27 Ski Lineup * Wildcat vs Countach Hot Take: Japan January 6th, Sydney Sweeney, Tarrifs * Deathwish Series Luke’s Wedding Ban Product Timelines & Development * Sierra & Siren Skis * Touring Skis * Chipotle Banana * Meridian 107 & 117 Favorite Conspiracies & Wrap Up CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
- Sep 18, 202650 min
How to Evaluate Gear
At Blister Summit 2026, we had professional athletes & product developers talk with Jonathan about their own approaches and best tips for how to evaluate gear. You'll hear from Chris Rubens (Atomic); Lauren Samuels (Salomon); Shane Chappell (Burton); and Will Ritter (Spark R&D). Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: DraftKings.com - code Blister Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Summit 2027: Save the Date Winter Buyer’s Guide Update BLISTER+ News Panelists’ Experience Testing Gear Process of Testing The Value of Breaking Things Rubens’ Approach to Testing Declaring it ‘Done’ & Releasing to the Public Consensus on Testing Results / Lack Thereof Best Tips for How to Test Gear Audience Questions CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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About GEAR:30
GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear Blister reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast.
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