Gear rumors 19/20

[ffmedic84]

My mate Ally was VERY excited after skiing the Mindbender, especially the 108. And he's a fast skier, used to Cochise/Bonafide type skis. Here's his little write up:

https://gnomes.co.nz/blogs/news/k2-m...20-new-zealand

I was able to get on the new line up yesterday and his review is pretty spot on. I liked the 108 but found the 99 to be the sweet spot for me especially at higher speeds.

[Jtlange]

Blizzard is making some very nice looking skis next year. Think they run the rustler back as is except for graphics?

[blackalps]

I bet he can expect a letter from Salomon.

Salomon ripped off the Ski Trab/Sportiva toe in the first place.

[dgillis73]

Yup. I have been on the 99Ti for a month now. This is a K2 you want to ski.

Really excited for the 99Ti, seems like it would be a good all-arounder especially in the 184. Guess I'll be opening my wallet again...

[kid-kapow]

faction skis 2020 as posted on NS, including a monoski:
https://issuu.com/actionsportagency/...ork__digital__

the same source also has posted several 2020 snowboard catalogues including Lib Tech and Gnu. Lib is also further refining their ski line up - same catalogue as the snowboards. Graphic wise my first impression is that 2020 is not a peak year for Mervin products, but oh well - I am not buying any so it doesn't really matter.

https://issuu.com/actionsportagency/...catalog-lowres

[alpinevibes]

faction skis 2020 as posted on NS, including a monoski:
https://issuu.com/actionsportagency/...ork__digital__

Vive Le Mono! Glad to see that back in the line!

[kid-kapow]

paging all dentist: DPS 2020

https://issuu.com/zuzupopo/docs/dps_1920

[rob stokes]

paging all dentist: DPS 2020

https://issuu.com/zuzupopo/docs/dps_1920

No lotus 138 or spoon anymore eh.


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[Blodhemn]

No lotus 138 or spoon anymore eh.

I know the 18/19 L138 was a one-off build, launched as part of their Dreamtime series, and wasn't announced until the end of June -- see https://www.dpsskis.com/en/blog/dps-...ime-offerings/. If DPS brings it back again for 19/20, they may handle it the same way.

[reckless toboggan]

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Obviously red is the fastest but pink being a shade of red is going to be pretty damn fast.

Cool new limited release boot from Lange. RX soles but in 140 flex (normally not available) with Worldcup race liner and obviously 1988 Pink Panther XRi color scheme.

http://lange-boots.com/heritage-story


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I loved those boots. So bad ass. Lusted after them in my youth. But I was way too small and young to ski those. By the time I got to a size where I could ski them, Lange's were purple and metallic purple.

Way back in the day, there were a pair of those same kind of Lange's but in pure orange.

Those were dope too, just like the pinks.

[bodywhomper]

I had a pair of pink panther xri langes in high school. With the built in heaters. They were great!

[kid-kapow]

most of these has already been posted, but... :
http://www.skipass.com/news/186139-m...er-apercu.html

Especially next year's Nocta (and Atris - center left) is a looker imo

[nyskirat]

Not as bad as i thought

[LightRanger]

^^^ I actually dig the tips. Font on the tails could stand to be different, but I've seen plenty worse.

[Bandit Man]

Not as bad as i thought

Pretty menacing if you ask me...

[margotron]

Orange is the color of 2019


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[COBRI]

New Scarpa Maestrale XT- looks to be more of a resort/ side country boot (replace freedom??)

[XavierD]

It does replace the freedom.

[reckless toboggan]

Orange is the color of 2019

I've heard that orange is the new black.

[TAFKALVS]

I've heard that orange is the new black.

but is it the new red?

[reckless toboggan]

but is it the new red?

No.

But pink is the new reddish.

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Obviously red is the fastest but pink being a shade of red is going to be pretty damn fast.

Cool new limited release boot from Lange. RX soles but in 140 flex (normally not available) with Worldcup race liner and obviously 1988 Pink Panther XRi color scheme.

http://lange-boots.com/heritage-story

[reckless toboggan]

But eventually it'll be purple again...





...and yellow.

[Lord Thomas]

OK, here's some new stuff hot off the press....Atomic is bringing out a line of straight skis and rear entry boots. Whooda thunk?

[NS05672]

https://www.evo.com/discover/ski/gear-preview

[NorCalNomad]

Well I’m sure all of 5 people on TGR will care but Sportiva is coming out with a new skimo race boot at ISPO. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyUlAbH...d=rqc7me4jtevl

And those new Atomic Backlands boots look sick.