Show Notes
We’re back on snow! And testing gear! And excited to talk about it! Jonathan and Luke cover several of the standout skis so far; Luke confesses to one of the dumbest things he’s ever done on skis; they discuss underappreciated upsides of early-season skiing; some interesting new outerwear and gloves; and more. RELATED LINKS: Our Recommended Shop: Round House Sports Center Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaways All of Our Blister Recommended Shops Join Us At Blister Summit 2026 For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit Registration Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: We’re Back on Snow! (3:40) Luke’s First Skin (10:45) Rossignol Arcade 94 (17:53) Faction Dancer 79 (22:31) Volkl Peregrine 72 (29:33) Head Kore 88 Ti vs. Kastle Paragon 93 (33:41) Outerwear & Accessories (38:18) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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