The same thing happened just last week with my Transalps. Both boots cracked from the exact same spot. I contacted the reseller and Fischer has sent a new pair.

+1. I replaced my 2016 Powslayers with Becs in the beginning of the season and I've been really happy with them.

No problems with Smith Summit + Giro Axis combo. I like the clean look of the helmet.

Blister measured 187 cm to be 184.3 cm. My pair looks to be the same length as my 185 cm E100.

You'll love'em! I wear size 30" for skinny Swedish jeans, but size M in Powslayers was too tight in waist and size L that I own is like a spinnaker.

Powslayers have very strange fit imo. Tight in the waist but massive in thighs and ass.

Great info! Thanks.

Could you elaborate a bit more on the weird design features of Snowdirfter bibs? I'm on the same mission and these are on my shortlist.

No, total no-go.

I have often Norrøna Bitihorn Aero100 vest on top of my baselayer when ski touring. Softshell and puffy on top of it based on need.

No

Apparently Atomic improved the boot in this regard for this season. More material in some critical locations so that the boot does not fold that easily.

Are there conditions when you would still prefer R11s over the Blanks?

Yeah. OTOH Blizzard's web site states 2170 g for Rustler 11 188.

Hustle 11 - 164/172/180/188/192
Hustle 10 - 156/164/172/180/188
Hustle 9 - 157/164/172/180/188

Source: @blizzardskis on IG

Hustle 11 188 = 1950g
Hustle 10 180 = 1800g
Hustle 9 180 = 1750g

Thanks for the Freerider Pro 34+ beta. It's on my shortlist together with Arcteryx Rush SK32/42 and Pata Descensionist 40L.

This should go into backcountry layering 101.

Arcteryx Sphene. Fits well under my Mountain Equipment Prophet jacket. The hardshell gets very little use these days, but because I mainly tour in Norway, a waterpoof shell is a must-have. Dynafit's...

This. I skied a few times with @neck beard and he made me re-think my entire layering system for touring. Baselayer + softshell/hardshell stays on me the entire day and I add/remove layers based on...

Just a note about the lifespan of these products:

"The JetForce PRO System is certified for 50 full deployments. With normal useand proper care the typical lifespan of a JetForce PRO Backpack is...

Same thing with my M2 as well. I loved the goggles but the lense quality is just horrible.

Nope. 3rd season on mine.

ON3P and 4FRNT 2016/2017 catalogs are published in Issuu. ON3P lineup looks strong and there's less overlap between the different skis now.