180 or 187?

26.5 is essentially the market standard for reporting ski boot weight and last, also this size fits many with a US men’s 8.5-9 foot

I have wide feet with high instep, which forces me to buy Salomon hiking shoes in EU 43 1/3 (US men size 9.5). I just bought some Radical Pros, tested them in the shop with the boot fitter and went home with a.... 265!! Which is an EU 41,5, almost two sizes less than the Salomon shoes. This boils down to the last being very accomodating for "hobbit-feeted" like me. I tried some Maestrales RS but there was no comparison in fit, even less when trying to transition (I'm sold on the Hoji lock, it's pure innovation).

That tall I feel like the 180 would be the choice. Anything shorter might feel too small. I’m 178cm and would not ski it shorter than 180cm.

@ yes! But misspelled - chosing between 187 and 180 - not 177. Feel that the 187 might be a bit too long

I feel like it’s as good or better on the downhill

Manual is pretty accurate. You have to screw tool all the way to the bottom (but ofc not so hard that something brakes), then unscrew tool. After that bag is armed and you can confirm that by pulling trigger - without cartridges so that baloon doesn't inflate. There would be quite loud bang once you pull trigger.

I would say the s/lab has the roomier toe box

I think I answered you in the ridge video but just for documentation if people don’t see both….the s/lab definitely has the roomier toebox.

I believe that is the dynafit radical infinium hybrid jacket

I don't see it as limiting in any way for trees. If you're unsure about length maybe go for the shorter option if you're prioritizing maneuverability.

Solid choice. I took a DPS Powderworks tour 110 on the same trip last year and it was great. If I hadn’t picked up that ski I would have takes the armadas and it would have been awesome.

@ ended up getting a pair of QST X, will see how they are. Thanks for your response!

It’s just you or you are mostly scrambling. If you are actually running the midsole will probably loose its original characteristics first

@@zacharygarner9425 Mostly trail running on the foothills which tend to be kind of rocky, but nothing sharp or consistent. I’ve been mostly running in Bushidos, which I love, but their lugs durability might just be weak.

Dynafit is an Austrian company, so the first one.

Here it's actually du-na-fit

@@daneelolivaw4323 Dynafit is actually located in Kiefersfelden, Germany. But yeah, Deutsch pronunciation is Dee-na-Feet.

in german it would be "dünafit", but if you dont know how to say that please go for ee and not for u.

If you’re like me and their ski boots it’s pronounced “Duz-not-fit” 😂

I watched your video the day you posted it. Nice work! It would be a cool local collab for you and Danny to get together and tackle an objective.

@@kodycoggin would be legendary

Danny doesn't need to collab.

@@darren6110 great input Daren

I absolutely agree. I have the Transalper, which has the same lacing system as the Alpine Pro 2 and after only a few month the cord from the quick lacing system had cut through the first lace loop. Really annoying and really hard to fix. Shoes is otherwise still in perfect condition. I don't know why they went with this thin and "sharp" quick lace cord and the lace loop made from fabric... real design flaw!

They make good pants and jackets. Will stick to Salomon for backpacks.

​@deathjester6406 other than the laces, how does the transalpers perform on rocky and muddy terrain? How is the fit?

Two ultralight axes for technical ski tours (petzl gully’s) Two for mixed mountaineering where vertical walls are involved like some routes on Mt. Hood. One for longer expedition style climbing and a few more because they look really really cool