The Pro's Gear: Ted Ligety
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Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2x Olympic Gold Medalist & 5x World Cup champion) about his approach to gear; the specific gear he’s using today; how to best deal with flat light and low-vis conditions; his take on the current state of skiing and ski racing; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: How Do You Prepare & Train for Ski Season? (3:55) Ski Boots (11:25) CARV (18:59) Your Ski Quiver These Days? (35:07) Tuning & Waxing (37:32) Goggle Lenses for Flat Light (46:16) Current State of Skiing & Ski Racing? (57:34) Crashes & Close Calls (1:08:57) RELATED LINKS Episode Sponsor: Boot Mechanics Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Blister Podcast ep. 14: Ted Ligety CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: NEW: Blister Cinematic Blister Podcast CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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