In Part Two of our panel on gear testing, Blister reviewers, Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Sascha Anastas provide their perspectives about how they approach testing and reviewing gear; how this applies to anyone trying something new; how to make the most of a ski demo; and more.
Presented by: Whistlepig Whiskey & Athletic Brewing
How We Test & Review Gear, Pt 1
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TOPICS & TIMES
- Introductions 00:00
- Approaches When First Trying a Product 3:45
- Reference Points & Eliminating Variables 8:29
- Not Dismissing a Product After One Run 12:53
- Reviewing for “Me” vs. “Everyone” 13:44
- How Much Research We do Before Testing a Product 18:09
- Our Individual Product Preferences 21:56
- The Benefits of Demos for Anyone 29:45
- How Long to Test a Product? 35:40
- Bindings’ Impacts on Ski Performance 41:33
- Male vs. Female Experiences on Unisex Skis 47:20
- Ski Length Preferences & Advising Others on Length 49:15
- Uniform Feel Across Different Lengths of a Given Ski 53:52
- Manufacturing Tolerances & Consistency Across Products 57:24