What new thoughts and ideas emerge when you bring together in conversation makers of hybrid ski bindings and AT bindings and snowboard bindings and splitboard bindings? Well you’re about to find out, because at Blister Summit 2025, Jonathan Ellsworth led a conversation along these lines with Will Ritter of Spark R&D; Royal White, from Burton; Andy Merriman, from ATK Bindings; and Steven Waal, from the very new company, AlpenFlow Design. Enjoy, this is a great one.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Exploring the Evolution of Bindings (3:11)
Customer Feedback in Product Development (5:47)
Design Principles of New Companies (08:50)
The Importance of User Experience (12:13)
Evolution of ATK Bindings (15:00)
The Future of Snowboard Bindings (18:02)
Challenges in Binding Production (21:02)
User Errors / Misuse of Bindings (23:58)
Understanding Binding Mechanics & Maintenance (34:03)
The Importance of Familiarity with Gear (37:10)
The Shift towards Lightweight Ski Gear (41:18)
Ethical Considerations in Product Development (46:54)
Bindings Compatibility (50:00)
The Cost of Backcountry Bindings Explained (54:03)
The Future of Binding Standards in Skiing (57:15)
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