21/22 Gear Rumors

**stuntmanbo** · 02-18-2021, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by dub_xion

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This colorway says to me: "Sorry about the TLT7, 8, and Speednose, but you remember the TLT6, right? We had some good times, remember?"

Looks good.
Seems like a good future replacement for my Dynafit Vulcan, it’s probably softer but I ski them without tongue so I don’t mind.

**kootenayskier** · 02-18-2021, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by stuntmanbo

Looks good.
Seems like a good future replacement for my Dynafit Vulcan, it’s probably softer but I ski them without tongue so I don’t mind.

Except for the softer flex, broad “comfort” fit, and upright stance.

**Andyski** · 02-18-2021, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by kootenayskier

Except for the softer flex, broad “comfort” fit, and upright stance.

Same thought. The video goes on about the fit being refined. I assume that's vs. the Hoji boots (I know some love them here but many find them weird) and not old shit like Vulcans. More interested in a Hoji Free w/Vulcan-like (a TLT5-like last is too much to hope for) last than this boot. The new Fischer boot looks aimed at exactly the same slot as this one.

**westoxified** · 02-18-2021, 11:32 AM

yeah, the fit takes some additional effort. at least it did for me. but to say that any boot compares to the Hoji lock is admitting you haven't used the Hoji lock. there's no better option IMO.

**jacob_dbu** · 02-18-2021, 11:47 AM

It sounds like the slate of touring boot options is going to be killer next year.

**nickel** · 02-18-2021, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by westoxified

yeah, the fit takes some additional effort. at least it did for me. but to say that any boot compares to the Hoji lock is admitting you haven't used the Hoji lock. there's no better option IMO.

This kind of comment gets my attention.

**Tailwind** · 02-18-2021, 12:50 PM

Solid looking boot.

https://www.wildsnow.com/29107/light...ok/#more-29107

**robnow** · 02-18-2021, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Andyski

Same thought. The video goes on about the fit being refined. I assume that's vs. the Hoji boots (I know some love them here but many find them weird) and not old shit like Vulcans. More interested in a Hoji Free w/Vulcan-like (a TLT5-like last is too much to hope for) last than this boot. The new Fischer boot looks aimed at exactly the same slot as this one.

Originally Posted by westoxified

yeah, the fit takes some additional effort. at least it did for me. but to say that any boot compares to the Hoji lock is admitting you haven't used the Hoji lock. there's no better option IMO.

Kevin who's good buds with Hoji and has been on it since prototypes has some thoughts on fitting the Hoji. (Has anybody been baking vs. heat stack the liner?)

http://mtnguiding.com/media/2020/1/4...ots-how-to-fit

Working at a retailer selling the boot, our boot work shelf is always 50% full of Hoji's and were beyond annoyed at how few peeps fit the boot but want to be in it. Such a shame as the Hoji mech is rad.

**smartyiak** · 02-18-2021, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by margotron

what? those are the old Hojis haha. the enforcer is higher in the thread

I was joking...perhaps poorly, but joking nonetheless.

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**Benneke10** · 02-19-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Tailwind

Solid looking boot.

https://www.wildsnow.com/29107/light...ok/#more-29107

Wildsnow's reviews have been so awful lately. I'm surprised they were able to put out so many words with so little useful information. Can they please employ GregL to test new boots?

**Tailwind** · 02-19-2021, 11:05 AM

They sold to Cripple Creek BC. It’s essentially a gear store blog now... imagine your local shop telling you why everything they stock is awesome.

That’s wildsnow. It reads exactly like that.

Originally Posted by Benneke10

Wildsnow's reviews have been so awful lately. I'm surprised they were able to put out so many words with so little useful information. Can they please employ GregL to test new boots?

**rod9301** · 02-19-2021, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Tailwind

They sold to Cripple Creek BC. It’s essentially a gear store blog now... imagine your local shop telling you why everything they stock is awesome.

That’s wildsnow. It reads exactly like that.

Yep

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**alpinevibes** · 02-19-2021, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by 123ski

I had to double take on this pic.

Merlin IV graphic + what appears to be eye jacket 1.0?

I literally thought someone posted an old photo of Seth Morrison in My insta Feed until I looked again.

I seriously hope K2 releases this graphic on what appears to be Mindbender 108 or 116

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I dig the vibe:

**mufasa5446** · 02-19-2021, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by stuntmanbo

Looks good.
Seems like a good future replacement for my Dynafit Vulcan, it’s probably softer but I ski them without tongue so I don’t mind.

My thought exactly, but then I looked at the specs more closely. I think the hoji would actually fit my foot well, but I just got a barely used pair of Vulcans I’ll have to wear out first.

Originally Posted by alpinevibes

I dig the vibe:

That video is actually awesome. I have thought of k2 as a boring flimsy brand for a while, but that got my interest.

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**XavierD** · 02-20-2021, 12:17 AM

I wish Dynafit would figure out whatever the fuck it is with their fits. The Hoji lock is great but I know several folks who have or are about to throw their boots away because of the fit issue. The rest who have the boot have some persistent yet minor and nagging issues with the fit. Never met a soul who raved about the fit of any Dynafit boot.

Every other company some how manages to have at least some group they fit but the smoothbrains at Dynafit have yet to to make a boot which fits anyone well. Until they look at a human foot and start using it as a basis for how boots should fit they can fuck right off to irrelevant land next to their outdated overweight poor performing skis and bindings. Doesn’t matter how good the Hoji lock is if it doesn’t fit anyone. If it’s really that good only a matter of time until another company figures out a way around the patent and takes Dynafit a lunch money away from the only product they make worth a damn in any market segment.

**jackattack** · 02-20-2021, 12:47 AM

Hoji probably designed the one bit that works.

I do know a few people who love the Mercury’s.

**Cocximus** · 02-20-2021, 01:37 AM

Mercury is the best fitting boot I have. And I tried a lot of boots.

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**Lindahl** · 02-20-2021, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by SuperGaper

BMX 105 hp was the homerun daily driver for me- now skiing ZX 108 and MX 98 depending on conditions. BMX 105 hp would have covered it all.

Pretty good ski. I liked it a lot too, but I think it needed a stiffer shovel. It liked to plow a little bit too much in deep-ish chop.

The original FX 104 was a great ski too, albeit a little less composed at speed than I personally prefer.

**rod9301** · 02-20-2021, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by XavierD

I wish Dynafit would figure out whatever the fuck it is with their fits. The Hoji lock is great but I know several folks who have or are about to throw their boots away because of the fit issue. The rest who have the boot have some persistent yet minor and nagging issues with the fit. Never met a soul who raved about the fit of any Dynafit boot.

Every other company some how manages to have at least some group they fit but the smoothbrains at Dynafit have yet to to make a boot which fits anyone well. Until they look at a human foot and start using it as a basis for how boots should fit they can fuck right off to irrelevant land next to their outdated overweight poor performing skis and bindings. Doesn’t matter how good the Hoji lock is if it doesn’t fit anyone. If it’s really that good only a matter of time until another company figures out a way around the patent and takes Dynafit a lunch money away from the only product they make worth a damn in any market segment.

I have the hoji free and after an hour or so of work, they fit well.

Before fitting, without the liner in, i was riding m touching on both sides of my forefoot.

And i love how they tour, though heavier than my zgpt, and how they ski.

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**Tailwind** · 02-20-2021, 08:14 AM

Has anyone seen Scarpa’s 2022 offerings? I’m wondering if there is anything that slots into their lineup between the F1 LT and Alien.

Also on the note of the Hoji boots. My pair fits well. I have low volume feet, so I had to add a tour wrap but I’m pretty happy with them. Full Transitions are easily under a minute without thinking about it. The best boot I’ve owned from a fit perspective is the Vulcan.

**kootenayskier** · 02-20-2021, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by XavierD

I wish Dynafit would figure out whatever the fuck it is with their fits. The Hoji lock is great but I know several folks who have or are about to throw their boots away because of the fit issue. The rest who have the boot have some persistent yet minor and nagging issues with the fit. Never met a soul who raved about the fit of any Dynafit boot.

Every other company some how manages to have at least some group they fit but the smoothbrains at Dynafit have yet to to make a boot which fits anyone well. Until they look at a human foot and start using it as a basis for how boots should fit they can fuck right off to irrelevant land next to their outdated overweight poor performing skis and bindings. Doesn’t matter how good the Hoji lock is if it doesn’t fit anyone. If it’s really that good only a matter of time until another company figures out a way around the patent and takes Dynafit a lunch money away from the only product they make worth a damn in any market segment.

Dynafit definitely make all sorts of inexplicable (to me at least) design choices, but some of us do appreciate that they produce boots which fit the lower volume, low instep end of the foot shape spectrum (even the 3F Comp fit my foot perfectly back before they pivoted into being a backcountry brand). It may limit sales in the North American market (and presumably helps them in Italy) but until we get 3D printed boot shells (please) the fact that not every company is targeting the average NA foot shape isn’t a bad thing.

**random_watcher** · 02-20-2021, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by kootenayskier

Dynafit definitely make all sorts of inexplicable (to me at least) design choices, but some of us do appreciate that they produce boots which fit the lower volume, low instep end of the foot shape spectrum

Shame they went away from this with boots like the TLT 7/8, Hoji Pro, Beast etc.

**altacoup** · 02-20-2021, 09:58 AM

I ski Doberman 93 last plug boots without much work and the hoji fits me like shit. Wide forefoot, decent ankle but horrible instep and the instep is made of carbon so hard to work on.

**gregL** · 02-20-2021, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by altacoup

I ski Doberman 93 last plug boots without much work and the hoji fits me like shit. Wide forefoot, decent ankle but horrible instep and the instep is made of carbon so hard to work on.

There is wide agreement that the Hoji Free skis great and the Hoji Lock, which seems complicated, works well and doesn't break.

Lots of problems with maleolus conflicts, though, especially forward-located ones, and it is often very hard to modify for this as the spot is typically right on the edge of the shell. You can't cut or grind it because it will compromise the flex pattern and you can't punch it well because there is little supporting structure.