![]() You need some help! In our 3rd session of GEAR THERAPY, Blister Member, Arika Poulin Weller, joins Blister reviewers Kara Williard and Kristin Sinnott. Sometimes you don’t even know where to start. When it comes to gear, we’ve all been there: loads of questions, crippling confusion, severe analysis paralysis. But that’s going to be coming to an end in the near future. So, to learn more about why this matters and what it means for manufacturers and consumers alike, Luke Koppa sat down with Alex Lauver, the Senior Director of Materials, Innovation, and Sustainability at Outdoor Research. They cover why PFAS have been so prevalent in technical apparel for so long how their use in clothing is just the tip of the iceberg their downsides and why we’re seeing this recent push to completely eliminate them the challenges presented by coming up with PFAS-free alternatives how this shift affects the entire apparel supply chain how Outdoor Research has approached this transition and worked to stay ahead of the curve and much more.TOPICS & TIMES:Alex’s background (3:41)PFAS vs PFC (8:38)How long these compounds have been in use (10:41)Prevalence in the outdoor industry (17:21)PFAS alternatives (25:28)Regulatory aspects and timeline (34:08)What’s next? (50:15)Crashes and Close Calls (55:42)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: OpenSnowBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024PFAS FAQs from Outdoor ResearchCDC Factsheet on PFASCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Off The CouchBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastCRAFTEDHappy Hour (for Blister Members) ![]() “PFAS” or “Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances” are a hot topic today, especially in the outdoor apparel world, where they’ve been used for decades, most notably in the “DWR” or Durable Water Repellant finishes that are applied to a lot of clothes these days. 4: Big-Mountain Freeride Bootfitting with FasaBlister Recommended Shop: Moment Factory Store Blister Recommended Shops Become a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Off The CouchBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastCRAFTED Reality (59:32)The Boot, Binding, & Ski equation (1:07:50)How to Shop for Boots (1:16:21)Crashes & Close Calls (1:24:27)RELATED LINKS:Ep.221: A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. ![]() Kara Williard sat down with Jake “Fasa” Nelson from the Moment Factory Store to clear up some of the most common bootfitting myths and misconceptions, including the idea that ski boots have to be cold and uncomfortable why adding forward lean to a boot might not help someone get more forward over their skis why *everyone* (not just experts) will benefit from a well-fit ski boot and custom insoles how picking the “right” boot can’t fix all your problems, and more. We also discuss why these myths are so prevalent in the first place provide tips on how to shop for a ski boot this season realistic expectations you should have for a ski boot, and much more.TOPICS & TIMES Where do these misconceptions come from? (3:10)Myth 1 - Boots = Uncomfortable (6:16)Myth 2 - Boots = Cold (10:04)Myth 3 - Body Position & Forward Lean (15:44)Myth 4 - Boot Stiffness Debunked (28:31)Myth 5 - Skier Type (34:49)Myth 6 - Custom Insoles (41:23)Expectations vs.
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