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At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together ski boot designers, Tom Pietrowski (K2), Christoph Lentz (Fischer), Riccardo Bonaiti (Dalbello), Ross Herr (Dynafit), and pro skier / designer / obsessive tinkerer, Hoji, to discuss ski boot design in general; the hype and skepticism around BOA (are boot buckles dying??); the role that weight plays in the development of boots of all types; the balancing act of designing a walk mechanism; the challenges presented by the boot-binding interface, and more. TOPICS & TIMES Intros & Latest Products (4:07) Weight & Downhill Performance (12:38) The Rise of BOA (24:28) Walk Mechanisms (33:13) Boot-Binding Interface Challenges (44:01) Evaluating Fit (54:16) Women-Specific Boots (59:29) Crashes & Close Calls (1:06:56) RELATED LINKS: Episode Sponsor: Bag Balm Blister Summit 2024 Registration Blister YouTube Become a BLISTER+ Member 23/24 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Off The Couch Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast CRAFTED Happy Hour (for Blister Members)
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