It's the wrap (BOA) vs crush(buckles) theory. BOA allegedly provides comfort on the lower clog and performance on the upper shell. How convenient.

The TGR thing to do would be to buy two pairs

Black Crows Mirus Cor. I ski these on Minnesota hard pack, probably the most fun you can have on skis in Minnesota.

Probably ATK if you're going to tour and only ski them on truly deep days, which are few and far between. ATK Freeraiders and are pretty stout and...

Did you not like the J Ski Fastforward? 92mm and two sheets of metal.

That boot has its own thread

Someone posted a video of David Searle and he got it done at Sole boot labs in Chamonix

$571 foe Rossi Sender Free 100 in 179 and 184 free shipping in that link i posted. Hard to believe.

https://sundanceskishop.com/en-us/products/rossignol-sender-free-100-open?variant=41695915638882&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content...

"classic all mountain shape"

That price is a little shocking tbh

Thats what I haven't been able to find. Luckily the old 108's are still around and cheap. The new ones don't have the same widths or lengths and seem...

Drop as in discontinue? Could be, I haven't seen anything and I've been sick for week looking at new gear bored out of mind.

Speaking of Line, has there been photos/sightings of the Vision line? Evo preview has everything except Vision

I know this is a Cortex thread, and I don't want to derail it, but the Hawx Ultra was/is a boot I've been looking at. I don't have any issues with my...

isn't it usually released in the fall?

Gotta be a warranty claim there...

Thats correct, $800

Not getting ripped off make them legit, IMO. I ordered skis, bindings, and a jacket from outdoorxl. At the time I was nervous about getting ripped...

The lawyers are going to make so much money