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• Stinius & Hoji on Developing the New 4FRNT Sinister

  Today we’re talking with Hoji and Stinius Skjøtskift about the creation of Stinius’ new pro model, the 4FRNT Sinister. There are lots of great stories in this one, plus you’ll find out why a number of us at BLISTER are extremely intrigued by this ski.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at [email protected] LINKS:Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read NowBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:03)When Stinius ‘Crashed’ the Blister Summit (3:13)When Did Stinius & Hoji First Meet? (7:23)Hoji on Stinius’ Skiing Style (11:40)Skiing the 1st Prototype at Sentry Lodge (13:36)Stinius Describes the Sinister (17:32)Mount Point (21:01)The Testing & Prototyping Process (30:20)Skiing in Chile, Going Skiing in Austria (43:53)Future Film Releases (46:34)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Our 25/26 Winter Buyer's Guide: Trends, Controversies, & Luke's Least Favorite Thing In It

  Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about our big new book, the Blister 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide, including the big takeaways, trends, and controversies. (Plus, stick around to hear Luke’s insane bear story at the end.)Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at [email protected] LINKS:Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read NowBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Luke’s Facial Hair Situation (5:17)How to Get the Guide (10:19)How Our Guide Works (14:07)Trends for 25/26: Boots (22:43)Trends for 25/26: Skis (22:43)Trend / Not a Trend: Weight (37:20)Luke's Least Favorite Thing (42:36)Apparel, Goggles, & Helmets (44:55)Biggest Controversy (50:09)More on our ‘Best Of’ (58:08)Luke’s Insane Bear Story (1:10:00)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Company that Created an Industry: Alpacka Raft

  We see new brands pop up all the time, but what happens when your idea is so novel that it essentially births an entire sport and industry? That was the case when Thor Tingey and his mom, Sheri, started Alpacka Raft.So today, Thor and Luke Koppa discuss the unique challenges and advantages this scenario presented; how and why Thor and Sheri were able to craft these ultralight rafts themselves; the ways in which the packrafting industry has evolved and grown over the years; Alpacka’s manufacturing operation in the United States and how that’s changed with the recent shakeups to worldwide trade; and a whole lot more. This is an origin story unlike most in the outdoor gear world, and Thor does a great job telling it.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Alpacka RaftTOPICS & TIMES:Thor’s Unique Upbringing (3:33)When & Why Did Packrafts First Come About? (6:02)Making a Better Packraft (13:39)From Homemade to Commercial Products (17:34)Who Are Pack Rafts For? (21:20)Whitewater Demand & Evolution (33:39)Notable Advancements Over the Years (35:43)Making Gear for a New Sport: Pros & Cons (37:08)Alpacka’s U.S. Manufacturing Today (41:03)Predictions: Future of Packrafting (54:36)Info for Packraft-Curious People (57:03)Evolution of Packrafting Gear vs. Mtn Biking, Skiing, & Surfing (58:22)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Blister Summit Reveal, Winter Buyer’s Guide Update, & a Challenge to Outdoor Brands

  Today we’re spilling the beans on the new dates - and new location — of Blister Summit 2026. Then we give a quick update on our Winter Buyer’s Guide Update, and wrap up with an important challenge to all outdoor brands.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at [email protected] LINKS:Register: Blister Summit 2026Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredOrder Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Summit 2026 Announcement (2:59)Winter Buyer’s Guide Update (5:47)Challenge to the Outdoor Industry (6:47)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Spark R&D + ATK Bindings: a New Collab Sparked at the Blister Summit

  Today’s episode contains a number of “firsts”; like the fact that we are going to be talking about a product launch that we didn’t know was happening until we sat down to record this conversation, and that’s just the beginning. So tune in to hear about a new collab between the splitboard binding company, Spark R&D, and ATK bindings. Or tune in to hear Jonathan caught completely off guard multiple times.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at [email protected] LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysOrder Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:A New Collab: Spark R&D + ATK Tech Toes (3:35)Significance of the Blister Summit (5:54)Mysterious Photos & JE's Avalanche Hazard (14:41)Innovations in Tech Toe Bindings for Hardbooting (18:45)Hard Boot vs Soft Boot Debate (22:55)Collaboration with ATK: A New Era for Spark R&D (27:05)Challenges in the Design & Manufacturing Process (29:08)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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