Agreed

Oh yes. Not a problem. They may even fit

These are wise words from someone who's spent a lot of time in the backcountry. Thanks for that

We nerded out on maps a lot and sometimes also about gear. Rob was a nice guy. We always made plans to ski together and missed each other always figuring there was going to be next time.

RiP...

Tbh I think it's the miracle carbon infused plastic. The materials are incredible

Thanks! I've always tried pretty hard to be super thorough to perhaps being overkill (nerdy?) but also fair to the extent possible. And if there's an issue, to give the company a chance to have a...

Yah. It's not the greatest discount. I've asked some friends who've staff if they've got any 50% off tix to gift (they aren't allowed to sell them) but no luck yet

This ^

Ok I'm curious - is that a yikes good or yikes bad. It's just an opinion so don't be afraid to disagree

ah no problem. Atomic dealers can get the kit which is a package which had the bushings, etc. Can't post pics still :< or I'd show it

Fix it? Or install the kit? The review shows what the kit looks like

I just have buddy passes. Will that help?

Skeeze the new ZG liners don't have a removable spoiler on front. Rather the liner has a plasticized front that seems stiffer.

Wilcox yup the improved ROM is forward. To me that translates into...

To clarify. I've got the Hoji ProTour. I've heard the Hoji FreeRides are stiffer than the PT. I do overpower the PT in stiff snow but not the ZGTP or the older Atomic Hawx 130XTD..

To keep it...

Rod. Yah... last years is unchanged from the first generation. This new generation has more plastic particularly at tongue.

Calibrit. I hadn't been my my Hojis so took them out on a long tour...

CaliBrit is right. The XTD is like the Hoji boots in transition. Way quicker. To get a good tour mode from the new ZGTP I flip the 2, 3, 4 buckle and the walk mode + actually undo buckle 3. ...

I posted quite a bit more in the Backland XTD thread. It's substantially worse skiing than new ZGTP.

New ZGTP is not as good as Backland XTD touring but not by much.

In a significant escalation of its retaliatory measures against “unfriendly” states amid heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia has seized assets of the agricultural holdings company AgroTerra...

Test

The Esplanades where GAH is located has approaches where sleds can get in.

Where ARctos was based the approaches don't lend themselves to sleds

What a good way to get around the sheer cost of booking huts these days. Plus the Monashees!

Posted as MIN. Be aware slots in Spearhead and Decker Gl still open.

Broken skies with sun/ convective cloud early in the day. Winds light at ridgeline from SW. Pronounced suncrust on solar...

Some of these examples may be rhetorical.

Security software and services via Kaspersky for eg. They're as good as Western but not market-leading or better.

Ice-breakers, Arctic-based...

I work in technology and have worked with Russian companies. I can't think of a situation where Russian technology was better

Sorcerer Lodge last minute April 7 - 14 40% discount. Based from Golden BC

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Flute skied well yday as did Oboe. 15cms on top of crust

Singing Pass report. Oboe Creek up high already has open spots. We exited by skinning up to symphony from Singing Pass.

Ashamed. Broke the other tail so bought the darn tail kit. $9 for shipping!

Only consolation is these were free skins and have the old environmentally unfriendly glue so they actually work

Thanks!!!

I did ask/beg but they steered me to buying and my Azn-Ness doesn't want to pay

I already added my impression that it felt the same ie not noticeable. 12 days on it and no change in that impression fwiw

Anyone got a single one of these lying around? It's the red rubbery thingy. They sell the entire kit but I just need the red thing
...

Surprise 23 cms. Can't load pics but of course was acceptable

I was surprised by that pricing! Good for Roger though

No. It's a human reaction to watching loved ones decline and/or being in pain

Managed to catch a decent tour in Blackcomb before today's warming

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Thanks. Twig at Newschoolers is quite supportive of backcountry + there's a surprising amount of readership via NS. They're hands off editorial wise so allow me to dork out on technical details

And the review

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/Atomic-Backland-XTD-120-touring-boot-review

Correct - my F1 is the blue uppers with orange soles circa 2018. Fits me beautifully. Walks really well. Weighs approx 1280 g iirc so that squares with what you said.

For 1100g boots I had a...

Got the bushing repair kit from Atomic and easily installed. This solved play.

Concluded Backland XTD review and will hit publish on it after 38 days.

It tours well but it skis about as well...

Thanks whatsupdoc! I'm going to revise the RS and Backland XTD to your rating. Appreciate the input.

Also not to derail this thread so put a question about Backland XTD in separate thread
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Island. I carpet tested the Cochise 130 and it felt like the new ZGTP

Tjaard. One of the reasons the ZGTP was popular was that it was relatively easy to punch, stretch or customize for...

Buster. Am interested in the Roxa too but haven't skied it and would appreciate more data points. Thx MUnicorn. I'll add that.

Question. The 130 flex is getting crowded. How to make it more...

MV. Solid post in the original and in the response to Shera. Thx for that

This hasn't been updated for a while but then it relies on user contributions.
Bump for boot nerds

I'll update for
- Hoji ProTour
- 2024-5 Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro
- Atomic Backland XTD 120
-...

Yah that has to be a joke

And from today Blackcomb Glacier access was a moderate straight-line with approx 5cms new on the Glacier itself
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I spend a disordinate amount of time agreeing with toast but I agree.

Fwiw I really like the Butcher as a good all around tire with decent rolling ability + good grip, cornering etc

Tjaard I'm just poking fun. My wife is half German

Yes - a thousands time yes. Now someone go tell the micro-parsing Germans always wanting to quantify everything and ordnungsliebe and shit.....

You're right of course. I thought Coxcimus was asking if the Shift toe lever did anything if raised when used downhill mode