Lange just dropped something very interesting. K2 has a competitor for tech inserts Alpine boots.
https://instagram.com/p/84k1HLw94J/These carbon lupo's we're the only things I saw today that really caught my attention.
GokuBUYING
I guess you'll be replacing your Volkl Sanouk with these?
tomPietrowskiPinnacle one side shreditor the other
Ooh, I like it, I will get the full lowdown tomorrow, just did a quick fondle today.
Also the new pinnacle boot needs a closer look on the morrow
Saga's changing up the anomie and bringing it back as anorak/pullover going by their snapchat
cydwhitOoh, I like it, I will get the full lowdown tomorrow, just did a quick fondle today.Also the new pinnacle boot needs a closer look on the morrow
Dude the boot is so good. I've been on them a month or so and I'm really liking them.
Just found out Oakley is gonna be making helmets starting next season and they'll also have a henrik harlaut pro model flight deck goggle
A little shameless self-promotion: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/new-ski-touring-boots-for-2016-2017
cydwhitA little shameless self-promotion: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/new-ski-touring-boots-for-2016-2017
Very cool
SessionI guess you'll be replacing your Volkl Sanouk with these?
Ha!
Hoping for the improved design.
If anyone can do it, it's EP
onenerdykid
Dangit. Only skimmed past the booth yesterday. You have those at OR?
skidemon22shot from the salomon free ski episode... new Rocker2 122?
That ski is dead. that is either a QST 106 or a rocker 2 100
RDemNew Salomon Rocker2 100 perhaps?
indeed it is.
fab02Salomon. Looks like the next year Mtn Lab/ or Q seriesSome Voelkl skis:
Thats the new QST 118 with the new STH2 16 on it. the replacement for the rocker 2 122
cydwhitDangit. Only skimmed past the booth yesterday. You have those at OR?
Not at OR, but will be at SIA. More details to drop in the coming days.
onenerdykidNot at OR, but will be at SIA. More details to drop in the coming days.
Lets get drunk Matt! Stoked to see you buddy!
freeski1620Lets get drunk Matt! Stoked to see you buddy!
Unfortunately, I meant that the boots will be at SIA, I will not be. Hopefully I can make it next year!!
If anyone will be at ISPO, however, I will most assuredly be doing exactly that.
onenerdykidUnfortunately, I meant that the boots will be at SIA, I will not be. Hopefully I can make it next year!!If anyone will be at ISPO, however, I will most assuredly be doing exactly that.
Any update to the Backland Carbon?
onenerdykid
just go back to the Hawx 1.0 last...
onenerdykidUnfortunately, I meant that the boots will be at SIA, I will not be. Hopefully I can make it next year!!If anyone will be at ISPO, however, I will most assuredly be doing exactly that.
I'll come and say hi on sunday or monday!
Some new armadas on jacob wester's instagram. On mobile so can't post the pic
Re: new armada's:
86/96/106. They appear to really like the Kartel.
.[sanhedrin].Any update to the Backland Carbon?
No changes, boot will be a carry over.
cobra_commanderjust go back to the Hawx 1.0 last...
The lasts between Hawx 1.0 and 2.0 are honestly 98% the same (Hawx 2.0 has 1mm more big toe room and 0.8mm more navicular room- all other last dimensions are the same). We will have an completely new liner construction for the entire Hawx (100mm fit) range to put it back on top of the fit podium. I promise you it will be a very noticeable and positive fit improvement.
GhiniI'll come and say hi on sunday or monday!
I'll be there, and I'll probably be talking/busy, but definitely drop by and say hi.
cobra_commanderRe: new armada's:86/96/106. They appear to really like the Kartel.
cant blame them...really popular skis, makes sense to try to compete a little more with them.
tomPietrowskiDude the boot is so good. I've been on them a month or so and I'm really liking them.
Y it no cantology compatable?
cobra_commanderY it no cantology compatable?
Why would you want it to be? Soft vibram soles and canting don't really go together. As a fitter I honestly see so few people who would benefit from canting I really don't think it's somthing to worry about. Also if you use tech bindings it would have zero affect anyway. If people want it though a decent fitter can make some plates, I do it a few times a year at most.
I believe I saw a picture of a new Oakley goggle? Not 100% certain, but it looked fairly different from the current models
http://www.utahoutside.com/2016/01/new-skis-and-gear-at-outdoor-retailer-2016-all-mountain-demo/
Little something from OR.
tomPietrowskiWhy would you want it to be? Soft vibram soles and canting don't really go together. As a fitter I honestly see so few people who would benefit from canting I really don't think it's somthing to worry about. Also if you use tech bindings it would have zero affect anyway. If people want it though a decent fitter can make some plates, I do it a few times a year at most.
With swappable soles in an alpine boot ( still not that competitive weight wise) it would make a lot of sense since it is still designed to work with alpine bindings.
Doesn't make a lot of sense not to when it is an easy mod, and you consider that many of the competitors will be cantology compatible (and lighter).
cobra_commanderWith swappable soles in an alpine boot ( still not that competitive weight wise) it would make a lot of sense since it is still designed to work with alpine bindings.Doesn't make a lot of sense not to when it is an easy mod, and you consider that many of the competitors will be cantology compatible (and lighter).
If you use the din soles then yeah it could be useful but honestly I just see so few people who benifit from it I really don't see it as an issue.
KyleAThese carbon lupo's we're the only things I saw today that really caught my attention.
any new krypton's?
SHARKWEAKTYW Pro
Nope, just this year's Pipe Cleaners w/ gold sharpie
cobra_commanderRe: new armada's:86/96/106. They appear to really like the Kartel.
I believe its the ARV. They are making it in the 3 waste widths, like they do with the invictus series.
h.robargeNope, just this year's Pipe Cleaners w/ gold sharpie
still though. reminds me of the old t halls from 08 or something
gapersarefriendsSome new armadas on jacob wester's instagram. On mobile so can't post the pic
you're welcome
Kbob94New K2 Pep Fujas pro model the Marksman
Cool idea... But goddamnit those graphics look stupid. Very Feminine, hopefully it's just the lighting...
SurfboardCool idea... But goddamnit those graphics look stupid. Very Feminine, hopefully it's just the lighting...
I definitely agree they could have done a lot better on the graphic.
Kbob94New K2 Pep Fujas pro model the Marksman
They look fun, but what's so revolutionary about them?
gapersarefriendsThey look fun, but what's so revolutionary about them?
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/new-and-updated-skis-for-2016-2017
Asymmetrical sidecut apparently. Replaces shred 102/112
Kbob94I definitely agree they could have done a lot better on the graphic.
Pretty sure that isnt the graphic they are just showing the construction of the skis, that being said holy tip spacers those things are huge.
SurfboardCool idea... But goddamnit those graphics look stupid. Very Feminine, hopefully it's just the lighting...
Kbob94I definitely agree they could have done a lot better on the graphic.
I don't know what you guys are talking about. Love the graphics.
Carl_the_Llamahttp://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/new-and-updated-skis-for-2016-2017Asymmetrical sidecut apparently. Replaces shred 102/112
Hey! Thanks, was just gonna post that ;)
Yep, asymmetrical, check out the base pic in that link to see what that means. Hopefully will get some time on them soon.
Also, K2 will have a normal sidecut 96 underfoot ski as well
Carl_the_Llamahttp://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/new-and-updated-skis-for-2016-2017Asymmetrical sidecut apparently. Replaces shred 102/112
asymmetrical skis are nothing really new, while not NS first stop when it comes to looking for skis, Elan have been doing it for years in most of their line. Any idea if theyve done it with an asymmetric rocker like they do with elans?
razors-chazasymmetrical skis are nothing really new, while not NS first stop when it comes to looking for skis, Elan have been doing it for years in most of their line. Any idea if theyve done it with an asymmetric rocker like they do with elans?
Noob question...what is an asymmetrical side cut compared to a regular one?
KravtZNoob question...what is an asymmetrical side cut compared to a regular one?
Different side cut on inside and outside edge
cobra_commanderDifferent side cut on inside and outside edge
Thats pretty cool...how does a ski like that ride? What skis use that on the market right now.
Also I assume this would be more for a freeride type ski since edge wear would be off in a park/all mountain ski.
KravtZThats pretty cool...how does a ski like that ride? What skis use that on the market right now.Also I assume this would be more for a freeride type ski since edge wear would be off in a park/all mountain ski.
most non kids/budget skis in the elan line use an asymmetric profile, they call it the amphibio system.http://www.elanskis.com/us/home.html as with all "piste rocker"'s etc it has little effect on how they ski when the difference in sidecut/rocker is small but you get the benefits they talk about like easier turn initiation and improved edge grip in turns,when the difference between left and right is more prominent