Gear of the Century, Part 2

Gear of the Century, Part 2

Author: BLISTER January 3, 2026 Duration: 1:08:04
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding. And today, you’re going to get the real story of the first rockered ski. RELATED LINKS: Get CARV Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway Our Blister Recommended Shops Join Us @ Blister Summit 2026 For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit Registration CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Weekly Gear Giveaway (2:27) New Boot Testing & Carv (3:42) BLISTER+ (5:19) Greg’s Background in Skiing (6:32) Greg’s Top 10 #10: Removal of Fluoro Waxes (11:12) #9: GripWalk (14:31) #8: Tuning Robots (16:53) #7: Gore Tex Patents Expiration (20:56) #6: Step in / Step on Snowboard Bindings (25:51) #5: Hybrid AT Systems #4: Ski Boot Design (35:16) Rockered Skis Unsolved Mysteries (46:13) #3: Rockered Skis (44:17) #2: Twin Tip Skis (50:19) #1: K2 Four (53:46) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For anyone who has ever stood in a shop debating the merits of a new jacket or stared at a trail map while thinking about their skis, GEAR:30 is that conversation. This BLISTER podcast goes far beyond basic specs and marketing claims, offering a nuanced, often technical look at the equipment that defines our time outside. The discussion is driven by the people who live with these products: our own reviewers who are putting gear through its paces in real conditions, the designers who obsess over materials and intent, and the athletes whose livelihoods depend on performance. We also check in with the seasoned folks from our network of recommended shops, who see what works and what doesn’t after a season of hard use. Episodes dig into specific items, broader trends in innovation, and the sometimes-surprising realities of long-term testing. It’s a deep, authentic resource for anyone who appreciates the intersection of sports, design, and technology, and who believes the right tool can transform an experience. Tune in for honest, detailed talk that treats outdoor gear with the seriousness and curiosity it deserves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Gear Gossip w/ Moment Skis’ Luke Jacobson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:16
Today we spill some tea, break some news, fire off a few rants, and we walk through Moment’s 25/26 lineup, including what Moment CEO, Luke Jacobson, believes to be the most significant changes to the line. Note: We Want…
The Science of Staying Warm: Innovations in Insulation w/ PrimaLoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:26
If you’ve worn a puffy jacket in the past 30+ years, there’s a good chance it used PrimaLoft insulation. And they’ve just announced their warmest insulation to date. So today, we get all the details on PrimaLoft UltraPea…
Best Skis of the Century, Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:10
What are the Top 10 skis of the century? Top 3? #1 Ski? Today, Blister reviewers Dylan Wood, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth reveal their selections, and we also share some of the picks and insights from a number of p…
Best Skis of the Century, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
What are the Top 10 skis of the century? Top 3? #1 Ski? Today, Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, reveals his very personal picks, plus we share a story from the Blister archives that involves New Zealand farmers and helico…
Blizzard-Tecnica: 10 Years of Designing Women-Specific Skis & Boots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:49
Do “women-specific” skis need to exist? What about ski boots? In our conversation today, Leslie Baker-Brown shares her thoughts after leading Blizzard-Tecnica’s Women2Women program for the past 10 years. Few people have…
Best Skis of the Century from Each Brand, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:55
In Part 2 of our series on the Best Skis of the Century, Luke Koppa and Sascha Anastas join Jonathan Ellsworth to dive into the best skis from 23 more brands, and we also discuss some of the best and most notable women-s…