Episode 196
Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, on the Current State of Splitboarding
GEAR:30 · BLISTER
May 13, 202257m 56s
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Show Notes
We talk with Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about the current happenings at Spark; compare the splitboarding and backcountry skiing communities and gear trends; go over design highlights from their current lineup; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- Bozeman backcountry conditions (3:54)
- Spark R&D: Background (5:52)
- Spark’s new building (7:35)
- Current supply chain & shipping logistics (13:00)
- Splitboarding State of the Union (19:40)
- Ski Touring Gear vs. Splitboarding Gear (23:36)
- Touring gear that never sees the backcountry (28:45)
- Weight preferences & the “gram race” (32:38)
- Spark R&D’s latest product developments (35:41)
- Biggest improvements across the industry? (40:58)
- What We're Celebrating (52:00)
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