How to Tell if a Bootfitter is Any Good; Ski Boot Trends; & Strong Opinions w/ Luke, Jonathan, & Bootfitter, Hunter Dagnon
GEAR:30Show Notes
How do you tell if you’re working with a good bootfitter? Are all ski boots getting bigger? Where are BOA dials most effective, or, are they actually just ruining the industry? Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth dive into these topics — and present some valuable tips and tricks — with the help of our longtime friend and boofitter, Hunter Dagnon. 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: Palisades Tahoe Join Us! Blister Summit 2026 For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit Registration Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Boot-Fitters vs Boot-Sellers (5:43) Higher-Volume Boots (8:50 What is an “Average” Foot? (9:29) Bootfitting Red & Green Flags (12:25) Shell Fit (18:07) Concept of Comfort (20:45) BOA (29:41) “Pinner” Fit (36:00) Boot Geometry Changes (43:44) Volume Shifts & Performance (59:30) Plastic Types (1:06:38) JE's Case for Lower Volume (1:34:10) 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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