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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:46)

The Big Buyer’s Guide News (3:57)

New Sections: Frontside & On-Piste (9:51)

Our ‘Best Of’ Section (13:13)

Cover Photo of the Guide (19:36)

Other Updates on the Site: (23:10)

Blister Access Pass (23:10)

More Content, Same Price (26:36)

Head-to-Head Comparisons (30:53)

Field Reviews (34:59)

Media Landscape in 2026 (44:09)

How We Operate / Our Principles (50:39)

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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.”

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Check out our Bike Buyer’s Guide

See Our Blister Recommended Shops

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Blister Plus Members (3:01)

Life since the Blister Summit? (4:42)

Hoji on ‘Hybrid’ Ski Bindings (5:57)

Reimagining of Ski Bindings (18:12)

Hoji’s 3D Printing Escapades (27:12)

Reimagining Ski Boots (37:48)

The Fields of Belief & Disbelief (46:56)

Why Did You Want BLISTER+? (50:49)

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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: info@blisterreview.com

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Get Covered: 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:

Note on Buyer’s Guide / Last Week’s Episode (1:16)

Shoutout: BLISTER+ Members (2:23)

What gear category has been most on your mind? (4:13)

What piece of gear did you tinker with the most? (19:46)

Gear You’re Pickiest About? (26:43)

Skis (29:36)

Ski Bindings (39:40)

Ski Boots (42:40)

Liners (47:46)

Packs (52:08)

Eyewear: Goggles vs Sunglasses? (56:38)

Wearable Tech (1:03:11)

Apps - what did you use the most this past winter (1:10:56)

Current Running Shoes (1:16:30)

Coffee / Coffee Gear Updates (1:21:29)

Please Rate GEAR:30 & Share w/ Your Crew (1:24:36)

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