# Gear of the Century, Part 2

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Podcast: [GEAR:30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-30-959086)
Published: 2026-01-03T00:19:19+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/gear30/episodes/gear-of-the-century-part-2
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## Resource

What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30 , and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding. And today, you’re going to get the real story of the first rockered ski. RELATED LINKS: Get CARV Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+ Enter Our Weekly Gear Giveawa y Our Blister Recommended Shops Join Us @ Blister Summit 2026 For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit Registration CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Weekly Gear Giveaway (2:27) New Boot Testing & Carv (3:42) BLISTER+ (5:19) Greg’s Background in Skiing (6:32) Greg’s Top 10 #10: Removal of Fluoro Waxes (11:12) #9: GripWalk (14:31) #8: Tuning Robots (16:53) #7: Gore Tex Patents Expiration (20:56) #6: Step in / Step on Snowboard Bindings (25:51) #5: Hybrid AT Systems #4: Ski Boot Design (35:16) Rockered Skis Unsolved Mysteries (46:13) #3: Rockered Skis (44:17) #2: Twin Tip Skis (50:19) #1: K2 Four (53:46) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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