Introducing: GEAR:30

Introducing: GEAR:30

Author: BLISTER November 6, 2017 Duration: 1:12
Welcome to GEAR:30.

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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: 398

GEAR:30
Podcast Episodes
What You’re Wearing, Part 1: Synthetic Fibers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:58
How much do you actually know about the clothes in your closet, and the stuff you wear to go play in the mountains? Today we’re introducing our “What You’re Wearing” miniseries, where we’ll be shining a light on the most…
DPS Skis 19/20 Lineup with Stephan Drake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:04
We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the new DPS 19/20 product lineup, and about two new skis — that incorporate a brand-new construction — they are introducing for their DPS “Dreamtime” event, which officia…
A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 2: Flex Patterns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:29
Last week on GEAR:30, we talked plastics with Atomic Ski Boots product manager, Matt Manser. Here in part 2, we talk with Matt about the messy world of flex ratings; progressive vs. linear flex patterns; the actual diffe…
A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 1: Plastics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:13
Ski boots are made of plastic, and different plastics feel and perform very differently from one another. So we get deep into the details with Atomic Ski Boots product manager, Matt Manser, to help you figure out which p…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:43
BLISTER Editors Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa discuss their time this week at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, including mind-boggling new technologies like titanium-coated fibres; inventive sustainability stories involving…
The Dumpster Fire Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:45
Things get a little loose in this roundtable conversation, and kind of go off the rails. So consider yourself warned. But there are a few gems in here, including our group review of the ON3P Woodsman 108; Luke Koppa’s ta…
GPS Devices & Backcountry Safety with Bivy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
GPS communication devices can be the difference between life and death in remote places. So we talk with Bivy’s Pitt Grewe about the different types of technology and devices on the market; how these devices can affect d…
Gearing Up for Big Days in the Mountains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
Last Saturday, Sam Shaheen skied three different lines in one day on the Colorado 14er, Torrey’s Peak. Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Sam to discuss the details of this “Torrey’s Peak Triple Crown”; the ‘D-Scale’ of r…
Skiing in Iceland + New Ski Reviews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
Jonathan Ellsworth talks about testing the ON3P Woodsman 108 and Black Crows Navis while heli skiing with Eleven Experience in Iceland, and Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa talk about their time on the Volkl Mantra 102 & Revol…
Avalanche Airbag Tech Talk with Black Diamond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:17
Supercapacitors, Venturi valves, and scary-high currents — this week we discuss airbag design and technology with Black Diamond’s Director of Design Engineering.TOPICS & TIMES:Pete’s Background at BD (1:10)Why is BD usin…