Season Co-Founder, Austin Smith, on Snowboarding, Telemarking, Comfy Boots, & Fire Truck Customization

Austin Smith is the co-founder of Season Eqpt and the man in charge of the snowboard side of Season, while his co-founder, Eric Pollard, oversees the ski side. Today you’ll get Austin’s perspective on Season and their 21/22 snowboard lineup (plus a whole bunch of other topics), and then this Friday on our GEAR:30 podcast, you’ll hear Eric offer his perspective on the development of Season and their 21/22 ski lineup.TOPICS & TIMESFirst conversations about Season (7:44)When did you & Eric Pollard meet? (10:07)Your snowboarding influences growing up? (12:38)Gear & design qualities you look for (16:21)Boards, boots, & bindings: rank ‘em (27:22)Fire Truck customization (30:22)Season’s 1st Season (34:22)Season’s snowboard lineup (36:59)Reasoning behind the black top sheets? (42:47)Best question I haven't asked you? (46:16)Telemark skiing (47:34)RELATED LINKSGear Giveaway / Newsletter SignupBecome a Blister Member / Get our new Buyer’s GuideRegister for the 2022 Blister Summit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.