Ski Binding Design with Hoji, Lars Chickering-Ayers, & Giray Dadali

At Blister Summit 2023, we brought together Hoji (Dynafit), Lars Chickering-Ayers (CAST Touring), and Giray Dadali (Daymaker Touring) for an extremely interesting and important discussion on the past, present, and future of ski bindings. We get their thoughts on “acceptable use” for certain bindings; the “Age of Confusion” surrounding different binding designs; being “handcuffed by standards” and thinking about the binding / boot / ski interface as a whole; what we should (or should hope to) expect from bindings in the future, and much, much more.TOPICS & TIMES:Intros & Backgrounds (5:56)“Acceptable Use” for Certain Bindings (12:49)“Age of Confusion” re: Designs & Standards (21:58)Boot / Binding Interface Challenges & Future (34:22)Release & Retention: Alpine vs. Touring Bindings (43:40)“Ideal Systems” for Bindings, Boots, & Skis? (1:00:25)Advice re: Wear, Tear, & Icing (1:09:07)What We’re Celebrating (1:17:22)RELATED LINKS Episode Sponsors:Compeed New Image BrewingTown of Mount Crested ButteCrested Butte Mountain Resort Our Blister Recommended ShopsBlister Summit 2024 RegistrationBLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsVIDEOS: Blister Summit Panel Sessions & Brand LineupsCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTEDBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchHappy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.