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For the first time in company history, Armada is releasing a ski boot: the AR ONE. It’s a project that’s been in development for five years, and this release comes with a number of questions, like: why do a boot? And why now? What sort of boot is the AR ONE, how is it different from what’s out there, and … who's it for? We discuss all of these questions and more with Matt Rihm, Armada’s VP of Product, and Bransford Briggs, Ski Boot Product Manager. RELATED LINKS: CARV: getcarv.com (use code BLISTER32) Blister Rec Shop: Boot Mechanics GEAR:30 Ep #327 w/ Boot Mechanics BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered Blister Summit 2025 TOPICS & TIMES: Boot Mechanics (1:20) Carv (2:11) The New Armada AR ONE (6:37) A “Hybrid Cabrio” Boot (12:40) Matt's Background (14:50) Bransford’s Background (15:34) Development of the Boot (18:10) Heel Hold (21:26) Liner (24:09) Fit (25:30) Instep & the 2nd Buckle (28:33) Redneck Engineering (31:56) Plastic (34:28) Fine-Tuning Flex (39:00) Range of AR ONE Models (44:51) Who’s It For? (49:12) Where to Find Them (52:05) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Blister Podcast CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas
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