We’ve already covered the best skis, and in later episodes, we’ll be covering the best ski jackets, helmets, goggles, gloves and socks, as well as a special episode focussing on ski touring equipment.
This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham.
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now.
SHOW NOTES
Don't buy to match your outfit (2:30)
The benefits of footbeds (5:00)
What is the ‘shell’? (7:00)
What is the ‘liner’? (8:00)
How to store your ski boots (10:30)
What is the ‘Last’? (11:30)
What is ‘Mondopoint’? (12:30)
Chat about buckles and BOA (14:00)
What is a ‘Powerstrap’? (18:00)
What is ‘Flex’? (19:00)
What is ‘GripWalk’? (21:00)
Find out about the new Phaenom boot range from Faction (26:00)
Listen to Iain’s interview with Bode Miller (49:00)
THE BEST SKI BOOTS OF 2025
Nordica Speed Machine 3 Boa 120 (28:00)
‘An excellent boot for advanced piste and all-mountain skiers’, £530
Head Edge 95 W HV GW (32:00)
‘Brilliant boot if you value comfort and ease of use’, £370
K2 BFC 120 BOA GW (35:45)
‘Built For Comfort’ with enough power for advanced skiers’, £525
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 105 GW (39:30)
Freeride Hybrid Women’s boot with ‘amazing downhill performance’, £590
Scarpa 4Quattro XT (45:15)
One of the best freeride boots on the market’, £700
ELLIS BRIGHAM’S CHOICE
Toby from Ellis Brigham in Covent Garden chose the Salomon Shift Alpha BOA 130 (49:00) at £700
Feedback (53:30)
I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com
@rosbifsa660 (YouTube) asked about the thin edge on the Nordica Enforcer, included in our ‘Best Skis’ episode, which Al answers (54:00)
BigMountainBob (Instagram) asked about the Atomic Bents and DPS freeride skis and adds “The DPS Lotus 124 carbon is my all-time favourite pow ski.” (57:00)
James Rice: “Just finished the "Best Skis for 2025" episode. Like all your episodes, this one was outstanding. Al has an excellent command of the subject, and he explains the basic foundational factors that go in to ski selection in an enjoyable and understandable way.”
If you like the podcast, there are two things you can do to help:
1) Review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – helps listeners find us
2) Subscribe, so you never miss an episode
3) Share with your friends
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com to buy online now.
You can follow Iaiun @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast
Popular Podcasts
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.