BOA & Ski Boot Design with Hoji, K2’s Tom Pietrowski, Fischer’s Christoph Lentz, Dalbello’s Riccardo Bonaiti, and Dynafit’s Ross Herr

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.