Show Notes
Luke, Koppa, Paul Forward, and Jonathan talk about some of the gear they've been reviewing; discuss topics related to that gear; and dive deep into the ideas behind a new pow ski design that Paul has been thinking about for years, and are now being incorporated into a brand new ski. 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: Episode Sponsor: OpenSnow Episode Sponsor: Snowbird Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Our Blister Recommended Shops Join Us! 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: Hallelujah! Check the Forecast! (2:58) Snowbird (4:03) Our Very Unique Gear Giveaway (5:24) Paul Back in AK (6:47) Paul’s Boot Surprise: Atomic Remedy 130 (13:08) Luke on the 1000 Skis Carve (22:57) Carving (28:12) Jonathan’s Mistake / PSA (38:02) Paul’s New Pow Ski Design (41:15) The Heritage Lab HB 135 (53:47) Flex Pattern vs Shape (1:04:50) 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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