Helmet Tech, Head Injuries, & Best Practices for Skiers & Snowboarders

Today we’re discussing current helmet technology, head injuries, and best practices for skiers & snowboarders with Blister reviewer (and physician assistant), Sascha Anastas; Sr. Director of R&D at Giro, Steven Kennedy; the CMO of MIPS, Frederik Kjellberg; and pro skier, Drew Petersen.RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Shop: Boone Mtn SportsGet Covered: BLISTER+VIDEOS: Blister YouTube ChannelTOPICS & TIMES:MIPS Backstory & Purpose (4:28)Skull Fractures & Concussions (9:10)Helmet R&D & Various Testing Standards (14:50)Athlete Perspective on Helmet Testing (19:56)Advice for Buying Helmets (25:02)Different Versions of MIPS (28:06)Drew’s Take: Choosing Helmets (30:36)Replacing Helmets: When & Why? (32:00)Audience: Mental Side of Accidents (35:02)Audience: Concussions & Long-Term Effects (42:57)Audience: Helmet Replacement Cont. (44:28)Closing Thoughts (46:20)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear BLISTER reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.