Any potential issues with maxing out the release value to 11 on these?
@cripplecreekbackcountry6800Ай бұрын
Conventional wisdom says to try and keep your release value somewhere in the mid-range. That being said, we haven't personally had any issues with running ATK at the upper end of the range. They also make this binding in a 13 and 15-release option, so if you run an 11-release, it might be worth getting one of the models with a higher release option.
@ehvoslefАй бұрын
@@cripplecreekbackcountry6800 I actually would run at 9, maybe 10 at the very highest
@rmschindler1442 ай бұрын
I’m becoming quite aware of how the ‘normal’ way we design footwear squishes our toes, leading to many consequences, the least of which is misshaped feet . and every time I put on my ski boots, I know it’s not good . I wonder: is there hope on the horizon that alpine touring boots might start to come out with generous toe boxes? . I mean, it’s a matter of awareness, right? . so I’m curious how much of an outlier I am in my desire for boots that don’t contribute to mangling our feet, or whether this is become more of a common concern
@JohnBinay3 ай бұрын
I'm trying to prevent the back part of the binding from turning accidentally when I climb, it happens regularly and it's very annoying. What screw should I tighten to prevent that?
@federicoareco1703 ай бұрын
In terms of performance, how do these compare to the Técnica zero g pro tour and the Dynafit radical pro?
@jasonbax81053 ай бұрын
Great video. Practiced this yesterday and after a few laps I was good to go! Curious if you find this hard on the edges of your skins though?
@Zion_Sakura.coloradolife3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! My first day tomorrow super excited
@letekro3 ай бұрын
Outstanding advice
@Mauronic1003 ай бұрын
AI summary of all the items Here are the key items discussed: • Scraper and Microfiber Cloth: Vital for cleaning water off your ski or snowboard bases. • Skin Wax: An essential item to prevent skins from sticking. • Coban Wrap: Useful for addressing blisters or toe issues. • Multi-Tool: With various screwdriver heads and an Allen key, crucial for tightening loose parts in bindings or other equipment. • P-Tex and Lighter: For repairing scratches or holes in the base of your skis or snowboard. • Razor Blade and Duct Tape: Handy for a variety of repairs, including scraping off excess P-Tex. • Ski Strap: An incredibly versatile tool for fixing broken poles, bindings, or even creating makeshift solutions in emergencies. • Brillo Pad: Useful for cleaning glue residue from ski or snowboard bases. • Buffer Pad: Helps in applying and buffing wax on dry bases to improve glide. • Basket for Poles: Spare baskets can save the day if you lose one or need to makeshift a pole from available materials. • Diamond or Ceramic Stone: Important for maintaining and repairing edges on skis or snowboards. • Spare Binding Screws: Specific to your binding system, these can be critical if a screw is lost or stripped. • Trail Map and Goggle Cloth: Multi-purpose items that can serve their primary function or be used in a variety of unexpected ways. • Extra Batteries and Headlamp: Ensure that you have light and functional electronic devices in low light or night conditions. • Sunscreen and Emergency Food: Protects against sunburn and provides necessary energy in case of extended stays.
@peterdisch4 ай бұрын
Will these work with look pivot 12/15 ?
@kocot.4 ай бұрын
I dont get how they measure the width of the shoes, it might be 101mm, but it's narrower than almost everything claiming <99 I've tried. And good, finally something to look at in Dynafit range after TLT6
@kvitzthum924 ай бұрын
agreed. Very narrow (and low in the toebox). Doesn't fit my foot unfortunately.
@at19704 ай бұрын
I like to see an updated TLT6.
@dubeeem4n5 ай бұрын
Are they compatible with shift bindings?
@snowee___joey5 ай бұрын
It would be nice to see what buckles you undo on the up. I love my radical pros but I undo the cuff buckle for the ups in addition to the hoji lock if the climb is significant. it feels way more free in the range of motion. I know several other folks who do the same. I'm ok with that. With the ridge the info from dynafit and this video it isn't clear what the reviewer does with the buckles in real life application.
@dougstenclik94555 ай бұрын
This is a great point! With the older versions of Hoji Lock this was definitely necessary and I would loosen them on any uphill that was longer than 20 minutes. The floating tongue almost completely reduces the need for undoing the top buckle. I would say if I started my day with a multiple-hour uphill I would still keep it loose, but for multiple laps the range of motion is realized enough to not adjust again for the rest of the day. Hope this helps.
@snowee___joey5 ай бұрын
@@dougstenclik9455 Thanks for the response and honesty. Seems like an unwritten rule for retailers to talk only about how a product is supposed to be used instead of how it is. Appreciate you "breaking the rule."
@kocot.4 ай бұрын
tried them today, you'd probably want to loosen the middle one a bit, depends how tight you need it for downhill it's really fast though. The bigger issue I see is with the strap, as I'm not sure how strong you can really pull with the lock lever and the attached line. I like real tight fit so I'd pull the booster strap still more after locking the boots, and therefore I had to release it a bit before moving back. Still we're talking minimal amount of work, and if it's not for big downhills, heavy snow etc you can probably live with just pushing the lever back and forth for most transitions. Really impressive, and the shell feels super stable, no movement on the lock itself like with pretty much everything else on the market
@snowee___joey4 ай бұрын
@@kocot. interesting update! I'm gonna rock the radical pros for a while but will be watching this sort of commentary.
@kocot.4 ай бұрын
@@snowee___joey just skied them today, they are really solid on downhill, the only complaint I have is that I have hard time to get them tight at the calf, but I did change the liner for thicker and my calf is not too huge either. The walking angles aren't as good as Scarpa F1, etc. but the sliding tongue and proper lock is a big deal on downhill
@chrisgoetzman86605 ай бұрын
Oh wow, these do look exciting. What does the cuff look like? Is the floating tongue a true third piece of plastic you get to push against on the downhill like in a burlier boot (Radical Pro) or is it just the usual overlapping cuffs?
@kevinreid65905 ай бұрын
Looks like a Weinnmann Boot from 1982
@johannorberg41745 ай бұрын
Crap and I just invested in new boots this season....this looks pretty dope!
@ted.grove.productions5 ай бұрын
On point!
@Matousek3865 ай бұрын
Good video. Informative and fun. Multipurpose and lightweight. Check.
@Kouretn5 ай бұрын
What are the pants you’re wearing in this video?
@cripplecreekbackcountry68005 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking! They are TNF Chamlang Futurelight pants. Check them out here: cripplecreekbc.com/products/the-north-face-m-summit-chamlang-futurelight-pant?_pos=2&_sid=38d7e81ea&_ss=r
@F3lixDelix5 ай бұрын
Hey, nice video! Can you tell me what length of the TX93 you're using and how tall you are? Thanks!
@cripplecreekbackcountry68005 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Doug is 5'10" (178 cm) and skis the 178 cm TX93s.
@Pedrovarni5 ай бұрын
I'd just ask that you could explain the different binding options available - its obviously got pins but I believe can also fit with bindings that mimic 'alpine' click in and new tourers would find it useful for these options to be explained. Thanks.
@cellokid51046 ай бұрын
Great and understandable explanation! We need more stuff like this, demystifying ski binding setups and fixes
@dboy40346 ай бұрын
amateur tip, take a break before going down hill because your legs might be noodles 😂😂
@mattdurette4976 ай бұрын
Do you know of any modern touring boots which come with a cuff cant adjustment? Or do you know of any which can feasibly be modified to include the adjustment? I'm looking for something on the lighter side, with an above average last and punchable shell. Thanks!
@seniorripper6 ай бұрын
How did you get into the toes so easily? It takes me forever to line up the pins with the holes in my boots. Drives me crazy.
@enasaric6106 ай бұрын
I ordered online boots for ski touring. They are 23-23.5. Otherwise, I wear number 37 1/2. In this new boots, only my big toe touches the shoe. I'm afraid it will cause a problem when climbing! Do you have any advice? The old boots for alpine skiing were 24-24.5 and they are too big for me. Thanks in advance!
@tjb88416 ай бұрын
How about one for tip rip skins on non-race set ups?
@tjb88416 ай бұрын
I do wish they had made the toe piece base taller, for reduced ramp. Yes, it would be a touch heavier, but the people who care about that won’t be skiing a Raider anyway. You buy the Raider because it’s still pretty light, and skis well. But currently, you need to add shims to get to anything reasonable, and if you need a flat angle, you might be SOL, since the shims would be so thick as to compromise the screw security.
@scottsimmons74076 ай бұрын
Skimo is now selling an evo specific 4mm riser plate. Doesnt make it totally flat but is a big improvement!
@BryanManning3 ай бұрын
buy the moment voyager evo, they have the spacer built in
@martinottosson65832 ай бұрын
I hate flat ramp bindings and always have. So for me they are good as they are.
@nalofree6 ай бұрын
should not pack the skin glue to glue, like in this video
@weektopeak7 ай бұрын
11.5 running shoe and a 26.5 shell??? Is that even possible?
@larrygregerson51607 ай бұрын
Great video Doug...thanks for posting. Pro tip: On windy summits, it can be easier and more manageable to fold skins into quarters rather than into halfs.
@markski77257 ай бұрын
You made that look so easy!
@gernott60597 ай бұрын
Fritschi EVO Pin bindings have adjustable DIN release on the front since 7 or 8 years. It is a good feature but not that new and not invented by ATK. But you are right, ATK builds great bindings.
@tjb88416 ай бұрын
He said ‘straight tech binding’. The Vipec and Tectonic are very different. That’s not what we are talking about here.
@marcximenis67065 ай бұрын
You are right
@cliff92867 ай бұрын
Love the fake snow. Haha
@johnbarroll11207 ай бұрын
Life is good
@theopinson38518 ай бұрын
This was super helpful. Thanks!
@davidegiardini20838 ай бұрын
Dougy's been doing his yoga!!!
@thicccboyztv8 ай бұрын
Friends dont let friends ski sub 100 on a pow day, or ski a atk raider evo for wiggling! In all seriousness i wish atk would make bindings with reasonable ramp. Double digit is a non starter which is most raiders. Even the lowest ramp on the moment branded version is above average.
@torreyintahoe4 ай бұрын
Pardon my ignorance but what do you mean by ramp?
@thicccboyztv4 ай бұрын
@@torreyintahoe ramp is the difference in height between heel and toe piece measured in mm. It is non standard in the touring industry. All resort bindings have a ramp of 0. And therefore are neutral. Ramp very much affects skiing stance. Atk raiders have a ramp of over 10 mm which has a very dramatic effect on skiing compared to an Alpine binding. For some people having high ramp counter-intuitively makes them dig their heels in essentially putting them in the back seat just to get back to neutral. For some people it helps ankle and balance issues by allowing them to get more forward. To complicate things, both of these issues can also be resolved with boot fitting forward lean And ramp inside the boot by using heel shims. So essentially you could have a marker alpinist that has a ramp of 2 mm and an ATK raider Evo that has over 10 mm and use the same boot and in one of them you will look like you don't know how to ski and the other you will ski just fine. You can adjust to the differences over time, but if you use different setups and you also ski resort then extremely high ramp like ATK has can affect your skiing in ways you don't want it to
@thicccboyztv4 ай бұрын
@@torreyintahoe so basically skiing in atks is like skiing in high heels
@torreyintahoe4 ай бұрын
@@thicccboyztv Thank you very much for that very thorough explanation. It's great to learn something new. So I was an avid backcountry skier until about ten years ago when I started having knee problems. Got a knee replacement last year and now I'm ready to get back out there. My 12 year old setup has dynafit ST bindings that are still in good shape. I'm debating whether to upgrade or not. I don't know what kind of ramp they have but they always felt pretty good. What's your favorite binding right now?
@thicccboyztv4 ай бұрын
@@torreyintahoe old dynafits have high ramp, similar to atk. It's not really that one is superior or not as far as high ramp or low ramp. I just like he standard of keep the ramp neutral like Alpine bindings and shim within the boot. Rather than having a different starting place with every binding. Atk makes fine bindings and if your body agrees with high ramp then go for them.
@lindsaywiebold8 ай бұрын
Hey Doug, thanks for the review. Lots of hype about these bindings. The locking mechanism/lever on the toe piece looks quite long. Did you experience any unlocking of the toe piece when kneeling down/forward in walk mode? The Dynafit TLT Speedfits do this and it’s a huge bummer.
@cripplecreekbackcountry68008 ай бұрын
We have noticed this, but it's boot-specific. For instance, on big hybrid boots like the Tecnica Cochise or K2 Mindbender, the front of the boot can cause the toe to release by hitting the lever. However, touring-specific boots that have a more svelte design don't have that problem. With that being said, we still tour with these bindings and hybrid boots, it just takes a little extra caution when kneeling down.
@tommoritz66599 ай бұрын
I hope you will do more informational BC videos. Thanks.
@colinress9 ай бұрын
Do you think the toe piece will be available by itself to use with a heel C Raider 12?
@Ibrahim-tf3zb9 ай бұрын
P r o m o S M
@michaelwarner67829 ай бұрын
epic video. very useful
@snowmonkeyskimo790510 ай бұрын
Cool tips - don't forget to unlock your toes before the descent :)
@PaulBeiser10 ай бұрын
Great tips here Doug, too old and not limber enough for some of the Yoga moves 😂, but learned a few new things, especially sequences and timing. I use your 2nd tip on the Pomoca clips all the time, really easy to just slide them up the side then to the tail. Thanks again!
@fadet0green10 ай бұрын
What about the instep space in the new Maestrale RS vs old ones having in mind the last has increased 1mm, has the instep changed at all?
@PaulBeiser10 ай бұрын
Doug, thanks for this review. Longtime Scarpa Maestrale user here, I love the way they keep making excellent incremental improvements. One other thing about these boots I really like, is that, unlike a lot of other wider boots, they have good volume. I have a high arch foot, and other brands I have trouble sometimes with the volume even though the last is wide. This boot just fits me really well. And the liner is warm! Thanks again. Paul
@yenalgursuabayaz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the perfect and simple explanation.
@TheKobool Жыл бұрын
if your toes tough the front when standing up wont that be really painful when climbing ? or can you fix that with heat fitting
@at1970 Жыл бұрын
This is well done. I’m currently in TLT6s in a 27.7/297. I’m considering the DYNAFIT rad pros. I put my foot in a couple of shells. The 26.5/297 seems a little small and the 27.5/307 seems a little big. Any thoughts? Thanks
@miles92946 ай бұрын
Without knowing your foot and boot fit, two considerations are: with size comes volume, by increasing the shell size you also increase volume so it may be worth looking at a wider boot If you go 265 and a narrower boot in 275 (that is if the space you are talking about is width). If it is length you are worried about ensure that the boot you are in is tight on the sides of the forefoot, as long as there is less than 30mm of space on the front of the boot when doing a shell check it is ok for a boot that is used predominantly for touring, not as a hybrid resort touring combo. may be worth trying some other boots as well as different liners in the boots.
@marcwisdorf4092 Жыл бұрын
the skin that I got sent to me are about 6in short at the tail. I usually went longer in the past? It was not your shop but looking for advice? same skins as in your Demo.. thanks
@at1970 Жыл бұрын
I’m not the worlds expert on skins, but the prevailing theory is that the middle third of the ski does the vast majority of the grip. I go edge to edge for that part and I’m short 4-6” at the tail and I can climb with anybody and it’s a little lighter set up as well.