what about the core 84, are they very similar or quite different?
@HamidRHariri13 күн бұрын
I really like his "retrospective" on trail running shoes. More useful than your typical shoe review video. I only wished he did more of them.
@zacharygarner9425Ай бұрын
Climbed the matterhorn in the kjerag model. Not the best choice, but not horrible. Totally agree with the poor snow performance on both shoes
@jakekaiser1399Ай бұрын
Never heard of this shoe but may have to give them a look. I'm all about that single quiver shoe but it will be hard to dethrone my current winner the Topo Terradventure
@paulmelde919Ай бұрын
It looks like Danny keeps those shoes in a cement mixer when he is not using them 😂
@Labrador7Ай бұрын
Awsome shoes, I have been using them together with the Ultra Raptor and Akasha for over 7 years now. A bit on the heavier side but great if you neeed well protected, well structured, stable and comfortable shoes for the mountains.
@runuphillАй бұрын
It's "Jour-NAY", for those of you who who want the correct pronunciation. 😃
@jeremyquiros5483Ай бұрын
Danny continuing his time-honored tradition of mispronouncing French names 😆 EDIT: Catalan, not French.
@winter46ercmartАй бұрын
Nice review. The Tomir 2.0's are like a runnable, softer and more-responsive version of the 1.0's, without losing any of the insane grip or versatility of the 1.0's. I really liked the 1.0's, but absolutely love the 2.0's.
@RowOfMushyTiTАй бұрын
Did you eventually buy the Kjerags?
@davidjaniszewski6653Ай бұрын
Love your gear reviews almost as much as the main channel. Thanks Danny!
@tkmjeesАй бұрын
How do these rank in terms of boot juice?
@carterhawley4421Ай бұрын
Danny burning the midnight oil getting this video out released right at 12 in his time zone
@jeremys6631Ай бұрын
Let go! If kofuzi can make 50k a year from gear review Danny should be right up there with him.
@eyeninja3043Ай бұрын
Yass. I have a pair of nnormals kjerag. Absolutely love them. Ran 30km in them and did a 100km ultra with no issues. Lack of inner sole works well for my foot.
@julianleeds9752 ай бұрын
What are your physical dimensions? How tall are you? This is an awesome review, I am kinda sold. ISO of an expedition ski.
@terencea27292 ай бұрын
how do you change the metal tip for rubber tip?
@jayceon44662 ай бұрын
Promo-SM 😍
@stvbrsn2 ай бұрын
The most important thing in picking your backcountry gear: avoid those bindings which hold your heels captive!
@maxscriptguru2 ай бұрын
Man and I thought I had too many skis at four and two boots! My man Christoff has the entire store! Sorry to hear about a broken hip in the past though.
@mifly19773 ай бұрын
Until I have collapsable ski, I’ve no need for collapsing poles, long grips are way more efficient and usually lighter
@evilish73 ай бұрын
It's been 3 years now. Would you buy it again in 2024 or something else?
@jzuzcak3 ай бұрын
Hello, how do these skis behave on harder, broken ground in the downhill, apart from powder? Does it come close to Core Carbon 89? Thanks
@jnovin3 ай бұрын
How do you experience Ridge Pro flex during real use? Does it stiffen up in the cold? Does it soften up over time? This boots fits my low instep foot very well. The ROM is crazy good. But, I am concerned it is actually too stiff for light skis. In room temp testing it feels stiffer than my S/Max 130s, Atomix XTD 130s, and Vanguard 130s.
@REMIREZZ3 ай бұрын
Dude so pumped to finally try these. I just got a full setup with zed 9 bindings and skins for 700 bucks from g3. Hoping to make a first backcountry trip on them out to Matterhorn peak near mammoth in a few weeks.
@bctrider13 ай бұрын
Extra extra mediocre skier here... I've been on the 104 Locator this season, 178cm and G3 ion 12 bindings with leashes. It's been a fantastic season and I love the lightweight setup. Skis do well on everything but inbounds ice and breakable crust. But what does? Nice to see the less common ski get some coverage! 👊
@noborukawai97533 ай бұрын
Just got hold of this one and used on my last day of skiing in warm, very warm Zermatt. After more than a few weeks of continuous skiing, I developed issues with my little toe (using Hoji Free boots all the time). The Ridge Pro was for me an instant solution as my little toe did not feel any pressure in walking or skiing. Looking for more skiing and a lot of ski touring in Chile later with the boots.
@manuelschweikle81553 ай бұрын
Thanks for another super helpful review, Christof. The Ridge Pro looks like it could be the boot I have been looking for to fill the empty gap between my Scarpa F1 XT and Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD (old version) and become my everyday touring boot that walks well enough for the majority of my outings while not compromising as much on the down as the F1 XT does. My only concern is the fit. I did get the chance to stick my feet briefly into the Ridge Pro at a local sports shop. While the floating tongue really seems to work evenly securing my midfoot, I found the toe box awkwardly large (I have rather low volume, regular width feet). I am a bit concerned that this might translate into unprecise/delayed feeling when skiing. Perhaps this can be remedied a bit when replacing the liner, which anyways did not impress me very much at first glance. I'd be super curious to hear how this boot stacks up against the Atomic Backland XTD 120 that at least in the shop seems to fit my foot a bit better. If I'm not mistaken, you wrote a rather enthusiastic review about this boot on Skimo.co, @cnuila?! How do they compare when skinning and skiing? What's your personal experience when it comes to fit?
@markvoorhees97163 ай бұрын
Sat March 30 11:00 am est I have enjoyed your videos appreciate the simple but detailed information I am curious about your comments about the Hagan Core 84 I am 70 been Tele skiing since 85 75 mm boots & binding Now Fairly light set up Voile Switchback 178 5’8 178 athletic person still the most I can to ski groomers & varied conditions Just curious to get your input if you would About the Core 84 vs Core 89 Have a good day Mark v CNY
@matousmaier28713 ай бұрын
well there is a reason hoji;s nickname is the boss
@TheFLilk4 ай бұрын
How much worse than the radical pro does it ski?
@cnuila3 ай бұрын
I don’t really think of it as “worse” just in a different category. I’d almost say it has a very similar feel, might even be as stiff, but in a 250gm lighter package. The mass of the Radical really makes a difference depending on what/how your’e trying to ski. So it really comes down to application. Are you trying to drive some really wide skis or a “side country” weight ski? I don’t know if it will have quite the power you need, and the Radical would work much better. But I think it skis as “good/strong” or better than any boot on the market of similar weight class. I don’t know if that answers your question, but yes, you gain something with the extra mass of the Radical and it is noticeable, but also you are not losing any more than what you would expect in the Ridge at a substantially lower weight and better walking articulation, and depending on your setup and how you ski, might not feel like you’re giving up much at all.
@MaticHrovat4 ай бұрын
6th year on Slatnar bindings, no complaints whatsoever. Very reliable, feature rich, no BS bindings with a very reasonable weight. And no bloody plastic.
@andyman1274 ай бұрын
How are you liking the updates to the Helio 104. Ended up purchasing a Located 104 since it has a touch more progressive / non-linear rise to the rocker and more rocker in the tail. Had the old 105 and wasn't convinced the new 104 tip shape, kinked at the taper, would be a huge improvement. Plus wanted to get off the old super punishing Austrian Flat Tail.
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
Did a review on the updated version if you look in the channel history. Short- take: totally better ski than the 105. I used to submarine the tip especially skinning in deep snow and that’s a non-issue anymore. The ski is more damp and playful. I sold the 104s I had in the review but bought another pair this year (new graphic is all) when I found them for a deal I couldn’t pass up. Danny picked up the locators and likes them a lot. I think they are more similar than different, but have their nuances I’m sure.
@andyman1274 ай бұрын
@@cnuilawatched the video, and got the impression that you hadn't spent a huge amount of time on it. The fact that you bought another (noticed the top sheet) seemed to lend to the fact that you where happy with them. The core change definitely seems to have had a positive effect on the twitchy temperament of the old ski based on the reviews.
@Ken-rw8os4 ай бұрын
Thoughts on the Ultra 84 vs 89?
@stevecarle88514 ай бұрын
The "stupidest" ski color and graphic matches the SKIMO hat
@markthomasson50774 ай бұрын
Hi from elsewhere….can you give stats in metric.
@haaaaags4 ай бұрын
Love my slatnar carbon ski jumping bindings!! Great design and manufacturing! Glad to see they are bringing their tech to the alpine.
@bob154794 ай бұрын
I run these. I actually like how the tip just goes along under the snow. I don’t think it’s necessarily efficient for it to always pop out when breaking trail. What DOES annoy me is that I am mounted a bit behind center and the tip is only barely lighter than the tail. So sometimes when turning on the climb I have to wait for the nose to pop.
@jasonwooden4 ай бұрын
Great find! But is it Airline Baggage-Handler proof?
@WaechterDerNacht4 ай бұрын
Anything above 300 g is burly...? I switched from a Atomic Tracker to a Salomon Shift 13 3 years ago and from a 2015 Line SFB to a Blizzard Hustle 10 as touring gear... (Or everything skiing related).
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
It’s all relative of course😁
@krisztian0074 ай бұрын
Slatnar also makes frozen Schnitzel in Eastern Europe...Grew up on it. Schnitzel in a ziplock bag for those on lift lunches.
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
Now that is something that need to be reviewed! 😊
@krisztian0074 ай бұрын
@@cnuila indeed!
@edawgroe4 ай бұрын
Very cool how you can skip flat mode for quicker transitions. Don't think I've ever seen a binding do that. You can have your cake and eat it too lol.
@benjaminfox-shapiro40324 ай бұрын
Salomon MTN bindings have the exact same riser configuration, but the Slatnar looks like it is much higher quality. Salomon risers have a tendency to develop play over time.
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
There’s a few out there, the Salomon Mtn as mentioned and lots of the ATKs can do the same. A nice convenience if you’re looking for it.
@jasonwooden4 ай бұрын
The Plum R150s (and others) do it. I think it's a common feature of race bindings.
@amazoneric14 ай бұрын
Are your weights the Slatnar without brakes and the ATK Raiders with brakes?
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
I believe so. On the raiders the only reason I’ve used the brakes is just to interface with the Freeride spacer, so I didn’t really think about brakes with the Slatnar. They show them in their website but don’t list the separate weight.
@MasterAssassin1234 ай бұрын
Slatnar are de facto ski jumping bindings, more than 90% of world cup jumpers use them. I am from Slovenia but had no idea they started to make touring bindings too.
@chrismccaffrey8109Ай бұрын
Sort of unrelated but I’m American and considering moving to Slovenia for at least part of the year. I cycled across Slovenia last summer and had the best time, the landscapes were amazing but it was the kind people who really made it for me. You have a truly fantastic country, and it’s awesome seeing such cool products being made there as well, I can’t wait to visit for some ski touring soon!
@MasterAssassin123Ай бұрын
@@chrismccaffrey8109 Do it! You will love it!
@MasterAssassin123Ай бұрын
@@chrismccaffrey8109 Do it! You will love it here! Something to do in every part of the year (cycling, touring, mountaneering,...) and you are close to italian and austrian alps if you want to hop over and try some of their peaks
@timbooker65674 ай бұрын
Nice review! I hadn't heard much feedback about these, so I was sure about getting them.
@nobodyisbest4 ай бұрын
Wasn't aware of Slatnar at all. Thanks for raising the awareness.
@jimclean24 ай бұрын
Always great to hear Amateur reviews. But, I’m in need of more Amateur hat swag!
@MostlyThoughtThisThrough4 ай бұрын
Does it have DIN settings on the toe piece like the new ATKs?
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
The toe-piece adjustment on the pre-EVO ATK Raiders changes the clamping force of the pins in LOCKED MODE only. It’s to compensate for worn out tech inserts, etc. it does not affect any release value in ski mode. It seems the newer EVO models have a little adjustment to the release value of the toe piece, but it’s isn’t anything reliable enough to be a DIN setting in my understanding. The Slatnar does not have any adjustment on the toe. It just clamps real good;)
@TheWillRogers4 ай бұрын
@@cnuila @MostlyThoughThisThrough if you're wanting a light binding with DIN settings, i'm pretty sure the Dynafit Speed Radical is under 400g and has a solid range of vertical and lateral adjustment.
@georgthaler33884 ай бұрын
@@cnuila ...just have a short look on the Raider EVO range of ATK and update your comment ;)
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
@@georgthaler3388I totally forgot about the EVO update, thanks
@AllenSmithe4 ай бұрын
@@cnuilait's not about the release "not being reliable enough to be din" it's about the way din is measured.
@eyeninja30434 ай бұрын
Yassss
@tjb88414 ай бұрын
I really like your description of a “mission ski”. In those outings, you often end up with bad snow in some, or even all, parts of the descent, so having a solid, reliable ski is quite important, for fun as well as safety and speed.
@munkieluva4 ай бұрын
You guys should do a "what's in the bag" video for backcountry skiing!
@Biker52524 ай бұрын
I have Radical Pro and wonder how much better the uphill performance is? The downhill performance is kind of same or isn’t?
@cnuila4 ай бұрын
Uphill is a noticeable improvement over the Radical Pro, downhill performance a noticeable level down from the Radical Pro. I have both, and will keep both. I see both as leaders in their category but not really overlapping. I think Dynafit has nailed the distinction of priorities with the TLT X, Ridge Pro, and Radical.
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what about the core 84, are they very similar or quite different?
I really like his "retrospective" on trail running shoes. More useful than your typical shoe review video. I only wished he did more of them.
Climbed the matterhorn in the kjerag model. Not the best choice, but not horrible. Totally agree with the poor snow performance on both shoes
Never heard of this shoe but may have to give them a look. I'm all about that single quiver shoe but it will be hard to dethrone my current winner the Topo Terradventure
It looks like Danny keeps those shoes in a cement mixer when he is not using them 😂
Awsome shoes, I have been using them together with the Ultra Raptor and Akasha for over 7 years now. A bit on the heavier side but great if you neeed well protected, well structured, stable and comfortable shoes for the mountains.
It's "Jour-NAY", for those of you who who want the correct pronunciation. 😃
Danny continuing his time-honored tradition of mispronouncing French names 😆 EDIT: Catalan, not French.
Nice review. The Tomir 2.0's are like a runnable, softer and more-responsive version of the 1.0's, without losing any of the insane grip or versatility of the 1.0's. I really liked the 1.0's, but absolutely love the 2.0's.
Did you eventually buy the Kjerags?
Love your gear reviews almost as much as the main channel. Thanks Danny!
How do these rank in terms of boot juice?
Danny burning the midnight oil getting this video out released right at 12 in his time zone
Let go! If kofuzi can make 50k a year from gear review Danny should be right up there with him.
Yass. I have a pair of nnormals kjerag. Absolutely love them. Ran 30km in them and did a 100km ultra with no issues. Lack of inner sole works well for my foot.
What are your physical dimensions? How tall are you? This is an awesome review, I am kinda sold. ISO of an expedition ski.
how do you change the metal tip for rubber tip?
Promo-SM 😍
The most important thing in picking your backcountry gear: avoid those bindings which hold your heels captive!
Man and I thought I had too many skis at four and two boots! My man Christoff has the entire store! Sorry to hear about a broken hip in the past though.
Until I have collapsable ski, I’ve no need for collapsing poles, long grips are way more efficient and usually lighter
It's been 3 years now. Would you buy it again in 2024 or something else?
Hello, how do these skis behave on harder, broken ground in the downhill, apart from powder? Does it come close to Core Carbon 89? Thanks
How do you experience Ridge Pro flex during real use? Does it stiffen up in the cold? Does it soften up over time? This boots fits my low instep foot very well. The ROM is crazy good. But, I am concerned it is actually too stiff for light skis. In room temp testing it feels stiffer than my S/Max 130s, Atomix XTD 130s, and Vanguard 130s.
Dude so pumped to finally try these. I just got a full setup with zed 9 bindings and skins for 700 bucks from g3. Hoping to make a first backcountry trip on them out to Matterhorn peak near mammoth in a few weeks.
Extra extra mediocre skier here... I've been on the 104 Locator this season, 178cm and G3 ion 12 bindings with leashes. It's been a fantastic season and I love the lightweight setup. Skis do well on everything but inbounds ice and breakable crust. But what does? Nice to see the less common ski get some coverage! 👊
Just got hold of this one and used on my last day of skiing in warm, very warm Zermatt. After more than a few weeks of continuous skiing, I developed issues with my little toe (using Hoji Free boots all the time). The Ridge Pro was for me an instant solution as my little toe did not feel any pressure in walking or skiing. Looking for more skiing and a lot of ski touring in Chile later with the boots.
Thanks for another super helpful review, Christof. The Ridge Pro looks like it could be the boot I have been looking for to fill the empty gap between my Scarpa F1 XT and Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD (old version) and become my everyday touring boot that walks well enough for the majority of my outings while not compromising as much on the down as the F1 XT does. My only concern is the fit. I did get the chance to stick my feet briefly into the Ridge Pro at a local sports shop. While the floating tongue really seems to work evenly securing my midfoot, I found the toe box awkwardly large (I have rather low volume, regular width feet). I am a bit concerned that this might translate into unprecise/delayed feeling when skiing. Perhaps this can be remedied a bit when replacing the liner, which anyways did not impress me very much at first glance. I'd be super curious to hear how this boot stacks up against the Atomic Backland XTD 120 that at least in the shop seems to fit my foot a bit better. If I'm not mistaken, you wrote a rather enthusiastic review about this boot on Skimo.co, @cnuila?! How do they compare when skinning and skiing? What's your personal experience when it comes to fit?
Sat March 30 11:00 am est I have enjoyed your videos appreciate the simple but detailed information I am curious about your comments about the Hagan Core 84 I am 70 been Tele skiing since 85 75 mm boots & binding Now Fairly light set up Voile Switchback 178 5’8 178 athletic person still the most I can to ski groomers & varied conditions Just curious to get your input if you would About the Core 84 vs Core 89 Have a good day Mark v CNY
well there is a reason hoji;s nickname is the boss
How much worse than the radical pro does it ski?
I don’t really think of it as “worse” just in a different category. I’d almost say it has a very similar feel, might even be as stiff, but in a 250gm lighter package. The mass of the Radical really makes a difference depending on what/how your’e trying to ski. So it really comes down to application. Are you trying to drive some really wide skis or a “side country” weight ski? I don’t know if it will have quite the power you need, and the Radical would work much better. But I think it skis as “good/strong” or better than any boot on the market of similar weight class. I don’t know if that answers your question, but yes, you gain something with the extra mass of the Radical and it is noticeable, but also you are not losing any more than what you would expect in the Ridge at a substantially lower weight and better walking articulation, and depending on your setup and how you ski, might not feel like you’re giving up much at all.
6th year on Slatnar bindings, no complaints whatsoever. Very reliable, feature rich, no BS bindings with a very reasonable weight. And no bloody plastic.
How are you liking the updates to the Helio 104. Ended up purchasing a Located 104 since it has a touch more progressive / non-linear rise to the rocker and more rocker in the tail. Had the old 105 and wasn't convinced the new 104 tip shape, kinked at the taper, would be a huge improvement. Plus wanted to get off the old super punishing Austrian Flat Tail.
Did a review on the updated version if you look in the channel history. Short- take: totally better ski than the 105. I used to submarine the tip especially skinning in deep snow and that’s a non-issue anymore. The ski is more damp and playful. I sold the 104s I had in the review but bought another pair this year (new graphic is all) when I found them for a deal I couldn’t pass up. Danny picked up the locators and likes them a lot. I think they are more similar than different, but have their nuances I’m sure.
@@cnuilawatched the video, and got the impression that you hadn't spent a huge amount of time on it. The fact that you bought another (noticed the top sheet) seemed to lend to the fact that you where happy with them. The core change definitely seems to have had a positive effect on the twitchy temperament of the old ski based on the reviews.
Thoughts on the Ultra 84 vs 89?
The "stupidest" ski color and graphic matches the SKIMO hat
Hi from elsewhere….can you give stats in metric.
Love my slatnar carbon ski jumping bindings!! Great design and manufacturing! Glad to see they are bringing their tech to the alpine.
I run these. I actually like how the tip just goes along under the snow. I don’t think it’s necessarily efficient for it to always pop out when breaking trail. What DOES annoy me is that I am mounted a bit behind center and the tip is only barely lighter than the tail. So sometimes when turning on the climb I have to wait for the nose to pop.
Great find! But is it Airline Baggage-Handler proof?
Anything above 300 g is burly...? I switched from a Atomic Tracker to a Salomon Shift 13 3 years ago and from a 2015 Line SFB to a Blizzard Hustle 10 as touring gear... (Or everything skiing related).
It’s all relative of course😁
Slatnar also makes frozen Schnitzel in Eastern Europe...Grew up on it. Schnitzel in a ziplock bag for those on lift lunches.
Now that is something that need to be reviewed! 😊
@@cnuila indeed!
Very cool how you can skip flat mode for quicker transitions. Don't think I've ever seen a binding do that. You can have your cake and eat it too lol.
Salomon MTN bindings have the exact same riser configuration, but the Slatnar looks like it is much higher quality. Salomon risers have a tendency to develop play over time.
There’s a few out there, the Salomon Mtn as mentioned and lots of the ATKs can do the same. A nice convenience if you’re looking for it.
The Plum R150s (and others) do it. I think it's a common feature of race bindings.
Are your weights the Slatnar without brakes and the ATK Raiders with brakes?
I believe so. On the raiders the only reason I’ve used the brakes is just to interface with the Freeride spacer, so I didn’t really think about brakes with the Slatnar. They show them in their website but don’t list the separate weight.
Slatnar are de facto ski jumping bindings, more than 90% of world cup jumpers use them. I am from Slovenia but had no idea they started to make touring bindings too.
Sort of unrelated but I’m American and considering moving to Slovenia for at least part of the year. I cycled across Slovenia last summer and had the best time, the landscapes were amazing but it was the kind people who really made it for me. You have a truly fantastic country, and it’s awesome seeing such cool products being made there as well, I can’t wait to visit for some ski touring soon!
@@chrismccaffrey8109 Do it! You will love it!
@@chrismccaffrey8109 Do it! You will love it here! Something to do in every part of the year (cycling, touring, mountaneering,...) and you are close to italian and austrian alps if you want to hop over and try some of their peaks
Nice review! I hadn't heard much feedback about these, so I was sure about getting them.
Wasn't aware of Slatnar at all. Thanks for raising the awareness.
Always great to hear Amateur reviews. But, I’m in need of more Amateur hat swag!
Does it have DIN settings on the toe piece like the new ATKs?
The toe-piece adjustment on the pre-EVO ATK Raiders changes the clamping force of the pins in LOCKED MODE only. It’s to compensate for worn out tech inserts, etc. it does not affect any release value in ski mode. It seems the newer EVO models have a little adjustment to the release value of the toe piece, but it’s isn’t anything reliable enough to be a DIN setting in my understanding. The Slatnar does not have any adjustment on the toe. It just clamps real good;)
@@cnuila @MostlyThoughThisThrough if you're wanting a light binding with DIN settings, i'm pretty sure the Dynafit Speed Radical is under 400g and has a solid range of vertical and lateral adjustment.
@@cnuila ...just have a short look on the Raider EVO range of ATK and update your comment ;)
@@georgthaler3388I totally forgot about the EVO update, thanks
@@cnuilait's not about the release "not being reliable enough to be din" it's about the way din is measured.
Yassss
I really like your description of a “mission ski”. In those outings, you often end up with bad snow in some, or even all, parts of the descent, so having a solid, reliable ski is quite important, for fun as well as safety and speed.
You guys should do a "what's in the bag" video for backcountry skiing!
I have Radical Pro and wonder how much better the uphill performance is? The downhill performance is kind of same or isn’t?
Uphill is a noticeable improvement over the Radical Pro, downhill performance a noticeable level down from the Radical Pro. I have both, and will keep both. I see both as leaders in their category but not really overlapping. I think Dynafit has nailed the distinction of priorities with the TLT X, Ridge Pro, and Radical.