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GEAR:30

by BLISTER · English · Sport

GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear Blister reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shop

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 55 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

ON3P Skis’ Scott Andrus on The Pit of Ski Design; Scratch & Sniff Skis; Their 26/27 Lineup; & His Latest Obsession

ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is back to talk with Jonathan Ellsworth about their 26/27 lineup and a whole lot more. 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: factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios Blister Review TOPICS & TIMES: ON3P background (2:30) It All Starts w/ the Mount Point (5:50) Park Skis (15:18) Jeffrey…

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E413 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Standout Powder Skis w/ Paul Forward
The first dusting of snow has covered mountains from Colorado to Alaska, and that’s all the excuse we need to chat about deep days and big powder skis with reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward. Luke Koppa has Paul run us through the standout skis he got on last season; his latest takes on the evolution of powder-ski design; a ski boot that blew him away; and more. 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: Contact Paul about 3rd Edge Heli Trip Openings Read our…
E412 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Gear Gossip, Hot Takes, & Controversy: Moment Skis' CEO, Luke Jacobson
Sydney Sweeney? January 6th? Those files that were promised to be released? Luke Jacobson is back on GEAR:30 to stir the pot, light up the comment sections, offend the too-easily offended ... and talk about Moment's 26/27 lineup of skis. #catscratch 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: livemomentous.com - code: BLISTER factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways…
E411 · 18 Sep 2026 · 51 min
How to Evaluate Gear
At Blister Summit 2026, we had professional athletes & product developers talk with Jonathan about their own approaches and best tips for how to evaluate gear. You'll hear from Chris Rubens (Atomic); Lauren Samuels (Salomon); Shane Chappell (Burton); and Will Ritter (Spark R&D). 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: DraftKings.com - code Blister Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR…
E410 · 11 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Buyer’s Guide Updates + Reviewer Reports w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth
Luke and Jonathan give some updates about our Winter Buyer’s Guide, then share some thoughts on ski boots, hiking boots, and other types of footwear. 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: FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF DraftKings.com - code Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original…
E409 · 4 Sep 2026 · 53 min
The Rise & Fall & Return of G3
G3 — aka, ‘Genuine Guide Gear’ — everyone who ventures into the backcountry knows them, but you’ve probably wondered what happened to them? Today, you'll get the full story — with all of its twists and turns — from the new head of G3, Cameron Shute. 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: DraftKings.com - code Blister LiveMomentous.com - code: Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT…
29 Aug 2026 · 13 min
Scott Gaffney on the Most Mind-Blowing Skiers & Sessions He’s Filmed
Scott Gaffney is one of the most accomplished ski-movie directors of all-time, and in this highlight from The Blister Vault, we’re sharing this clip where Jonathan Ellsworth got Scott to (try to) narrow down the most mind-blowing sessions he’s witnessed, and the skiers that made even the other pros watch in awe. And listening to this clip from 2017 today, it’s amazing how accurately Scott predicted who would be the next big thing in skiing. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask…
E408 · 28 Aug 2026 · 34 min
Upgrade Culture; Minimalist vs Maximalist Shoe Design; & Other Topics
After the book, ‘Born to Run’ came out, minimalist, low-profile shoes were all the rage. But now, maximalism is the big trend. So who’s right and who’s wrong? Blister’s running editor, Gordon Gianniny, talks with Jonathan about the various trends and pendulum swings in the world of footwear — shoes made for running, hiking, trail-running, and walking. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself…
E407 · 21 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
The Current State of GPS Sports Watches: COROS
GPS sports watches are impressive little devices that are able to track and measure more and more things each year. But how do these devices actually work? How accurate are they? And what are the important differences among all the options? Today, Darian Allberry from COROS joins us and provides an outstanding overview of this entire product category. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER…
E406 · 14 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Reviewer Reports: The Health & Fitness Gear We're Using — or Avoiding
Nutrition apps? Body Composition Scales? Sleep Trackers? The category of home health & fitness tech is exploding, and Kristin Sinnott & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about the gear they've been using — or are currently avoiding — and why. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios…
E405 · 7 Aug 2026 · 55 min
The Process of Having a Custom Ski Made for You
What’s the process like for having a custom ski built for you? What do you need to know? How much do you need to know about ski design? And are you someone who should consider it? Today, we’re going to help you figure out all of these questions, with Folsom Custom Skis owner, Mike McCabe, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Steve Janisch. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter…
4 Aug 2026 · 14 min
Wonder Woman, Ski Boots, & Why the Color of Your Ski Boots Matters
Today on The Vault, we’re sharing another momentous Blister moment: a section from the very first episode in a series that went on to become one of the biggest things — and arguably one of the best things — we’ve ever put together at Blister. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister Get Yourself…
E404 · 31 Jul 2026 · 54 min
The Current State of High-Tech Footwear: Trends, Super Shoes, More
Footwear — running shoes, hiking shoes, walking shoes, etc — has never been more high-tech. Or confusing. Or expensive. It’s a wild world. So today, Jonathan talks with Blister’s running editor, Gordon Gianniny, about the current state of technical footwear; “super” shoes; AI; and more. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide…
E403 · 24 Jul 2026 · 47 min
Wild Rye's 10-Year Journey w/ Founder, Cassie Abel
Wild Rye is about to turn 10 years old, so Jonathan caught up with Wild Rye founder, Cassie Abel, to ask her about starting this self-funded, women-focused, technical outdoor apparel company back in 2016, and what has & hasn’t changed in the industry over the past decade. They also discuss product development, fundraising strategies, and how Wild Rye has navigated massive trade challenges. Cassie is a very open book, and today, she shares lots of great stories and insights. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on…
E402 · 17 Jul 2026 · 34 min
The Latest New Thing at Blister + Reviewer Reports
Jonathan and Kristin announce the latest new thing at Blister — ‘The Vault’ — then talk about some of their summer adventures, the new sports they’ve been getting into, and the new gear they’ve been using. Give it a listen, then share your favorite moments using the link below. 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: oneskin.co/BLISTER Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister…
E401 · 10 Jul 2026 · 50 min
Gold Forcefields, Multi-Purpose Mountain Gear, & More w/ Outdoor Vitals
From thru-hikers to ski mountaineers and backpack hunters, Outdoor Vitals’ products have gained a very diverse following. To understand why, Luke Koppa sat down with Brigham Crane, their Product Design Director, to discuss designing products for ‘experiences’ rather than sports, the current state of active insulation, gold-covered down, and more. 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: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Outdoor Vitals CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE…
E400 · 3 Jul 2026 · 58 min
Buyer’s Guide News + Other Changes at BLISTER
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth break news about our 26/27 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide, and some other big changes at BLISTER. They also talk about the changing media landscape in 2026, and how BLISTER has been able to remain independent for 16 years — and counting. 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: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES:…
E399 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Hoji on the Future of Ski Gear; His Latest Projects; & More
Today, Hoji weighs in on the great ‘hybrid binding’ debate; then he and Jonathan discuss the future of ski binding technology; 3D printing applications in ski gear; and Hoji's current attempts to push the boundaries of ski-gear performance; and the “fields of belief and disbelief.” 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway Check out our Bike Buyer’s Guide See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR…
E398 · 12 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
The Pro's Gear: Cody Townsend (round 3)
Cody is back for some straight-up gear talk, and to share where his gear preferences & practices have shifted, and where they’ve remained the same. Also, if you would like to nominate any particular skiers or snowboarders for future episodes of The Pro’s Gear, email us at the address below and let us know. 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE…
E397 · 5 Jun 2026 · 45 min
The Debate: Should We Change Our Winter Buyer’s Guide?
For some years now, we’ve wrestled with some big ideas about how we could change our annual Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa and Kristin Sinnott discuss those potential changes — as well as what definitely won’t be changing. Give it a listen, then please let us know what you think. 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT…
E396 · 30 May 2026 · 53 min
Ski Design & Your Questions
At our Blister Summit, we asked our Blister Summit attendees to pose their questions about ski design to Max Smith (vice president & ski designer at Moment Skis); Stu Gleason (senior designer at DPS Skis); and Mike McCabe (senior designer & owner at Folsom Custom Skis). 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new…
E395 · 22 May 2026 · 1 hr
Starting a Ski Company from Scratch w/ Ellis Skis
There’s no shortage of skis on the market these days, yet we’re still seeing new brands pop up. So what does it take to start your own ski company, and why do it in the first place? In this episode, Luke Koppa gets the story behind one of the newest brands out there, Ellis Skis, from their founder and engineer, Kevin Schaefer. We discuss why he started Ellis; how he went about prototyping the skis he thought could fill gaps in the market; what he has planned for the future; some misconceptions about ski design, and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions,…
E394 · 15 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
The Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends & New Products in Snowsports Gear
Jonathan talks to our patron saint of GEAR:30, Hoji; Jeff Colt (ZipFit); Shane Chappell (Burton); and Will Ritter (Spark R&D) to get their sense of the most interesting trends and product developments across the ski and snowboard world. 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops Blister Podcast (ep 404): Stories from the Field CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister…
E393 · 8 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Pulling Back the Curtain: How Things Actually Work at Global Ski / Outdoor Companies
Often on GEAR:30, we zoom way in on the particular design details of a product. But today, we zoom way out, and take a look at how some of the biggest, global, ski and outdoor gear manufacturers actually operate, with Jake Stevens (Rossignol); Jesse Ambrogi-Yanson (Armada); Joe Johnson (Salomon); and Sean Kennedy (Atomic). 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Get Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK…
E392 · 1 May 2026 · 46 min
Luke & Jonathan: More Reviewer Reports from Blister Summit 2026
Luke and Jonathan compare notes on a number of skis they got on at the Blister Summit; confess some crimes; and offer one public service announcement. 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 us at: [email protected] RELATED LINKS: Parallel Mountain Sports, Palisades Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & SLC CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our…
E391 · 24 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Reviewer Reports from Blister Summit 2026: Blades, Boards, Backslaps, & More
We’re still buzzing from Blister Summit 2026, which we held last week at Snowbird, Utah. And in this conversation, a number of our reviewers got together to recap their favorite moments, runs, and gear. We also cover what it’s like to ride with the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb (whether he’s on a board, skis, or blades); one of the aspects of ski reviewing that Sascha Anastas does better than Jonathan and Luke; CRAFTED podcast co-host Eli Brown’s perspective as a newcomer to the Summit; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d…
E390 · 10 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Reviewer Reports: 'Closing Day + Luke's a Father!' Edition
Luke’s a dad! Our patron saint of GEAR:30, Hoji, will be back at the Blister Summit! You can win custom skis at our Summit Dinner! Plus, you’ll hear lots of talk from Luke and Jonathan about the skis they tested to close out the year at CBMR! (So many exclamation points!!!) 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: Join Us @ Blister Summit 2026 Win Custom Skis @ Summit Dinner Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended…
E389 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Which Skis are the Best Skiers Using? Ski Gear & Ski Technique w/ Carv & Stomp It Tutorials
Do narrower skis actually make you carve better on piste? What about in moguls? And what sorts of skis are the best skiers actually using? For less-experienced folks, do certain skis make it easier to progress? Luke Koppa dives into these questions and more with the folks at Carv and Stomp It Tutorials. Carv’s Jamie Salter brings a bunch of fascinating data to the conversation, and Stomp It Tutorials’ Jens Nyström adds his perspective as an instructor who’s been helping skiers of all backgrounds for years. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories…
E388 · 27 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Blister Summit ‘26 Preview, Big Announcements, & Reviewer Reports
Monoskis! Snowblades! Price Drops! Jonathan talks with Luke Koppa and Kristin Sinnott about some big announcements about our upcoming Blister Summit, and Otto Solberg joins us to give an up-to-date conditions report from the Bird. We also talk about the great-looking forecast, and we go through some of the gear we’re most excited to get on — and get you on. 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: Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2026…
E387 · 20 Mar 2026 · 44 min
Reviewer Reports: Luke & Jonathan on Frontside Carvers, Comp Mogul Skis, & Metal Freestyle Skis
In this episode that we’re dedicating to JBobb, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk frontside carvers; metal freestyle skis; and for the first time in Blister history, we’re reviewing a competition mogul 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: Palisades Tahoe Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2026 BLISTER+ Members: Blister Summit Discount Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveaway See Our Blister Recommended Shops CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE…

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GEAR:30 is a English sport podcast from BLISTER. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: BLISTER
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 55 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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