Would you please tell if is it similar to CX trucks from carver ?
@LDPizzaАй бұрын
Super nice & flowy video! Also love that board, quite hard to get outside eu 😅
@samuilcyfer5278Ай бұрын
Cool music too!Who is that voice?
@alkoop100Ай бұрын
Bamboo poles 👍
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
I love them!
@johneverton53422 ай бұрын
So if you had to choose a one ski quiver? I have a bias owning Blades and Sakanas
@andrewyao60812 ай бұрын
One of the only videos of soemone riding the RAD 97s! How'd they compare to the Rossignol Black Ops 98 you road in your other video?
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Didn't get enough time on the Lib Tech for a complete assessment. First impressions are that they are both strong, damp feeling skis. The Black Ops felt comfortable and intuitive within the first couple of turns. Black Ops makes nice round turns and feels very smooth. I was so impressed with the Black Ops 98 I picked up a pair of the Black Ops 118 for next season. First test on the Lib Tech did not go well. Mounted binding on the recommended line but was having trouble controlling the tips. Remounted 3 cm forward and that seemed to fix the problem. The RAD 97 is pretty stiff with lots of camber which gives it nice grip on firm snow. The ski has a very different feel from the rest of my current quiver and I was having trouble carving on edge. Not a very intuitive ski initially but I will say the more time I got on it the more I liked it! Looking forward to some more testing.
@mrsmel2692 ай бұрын
your yard looks fun as heck enjoy the slops and #livetoride
@dynastar87693 ай бұрын
Super!
@ricklachaine54063 ай бұрын
Good job on video. I have a question. Do you ever ski the Blade Optic 96 on piste in groomed/hard packed/icy conditions? I have 2024 model of this ski and I find it doesn’t like to be going across the fall line in shorter turns to check speed on steeper runs. In such conditions I find it difficult to find sweet spot.
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
I did ski the Optic 96 on some groomed runs, firm but not icy. It has a strong feel right under foot which felt nice for setting an edge but is pretty loose tip/tail. Feels better skied with a more neutral upright stance verses a more traditional forward stance. I didn't notice any trouble's that you mentioned but honestly haven't had enough time on the ski to make an accurate assessment.
@ricklachaine5406Ай бұрын
@@hayhead92thank you for your response. I think you’re right on the best stance on these skis. For sure they’re very solid underfoot. I still find short turns are not their strong point. They seem to prefer pointing downhill. I feel they are more of a free ride ski than anything else. Definitely better all mountain skis out there.
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
@@ricklachaine5406 Agree they are more free ride than all mountain. Rossignol Black Ops 98 or Nordica unleashed 98 for playful all mountain ski with strong damp feel. Great on groomers, nice round turns. Variety of turn shapes, large sweet spot. Great on and off trail. Nordic Unleased has more edge bite, Rossignol Black Ops slightly damper. I'll also throw in Armada Declivity 102. A bit more directional ski, not as damp but right in the mix with the Black Ops and the Unleashed. Thank me later lol.
@ricklachaine5406Ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 that is very helpful. I much appreciate that. Thank you :-)
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
@@ricklachaine5406 No problem, glad to help.
@wolfhands25083 ай бұрын
Good vibes right here
@KalumFishingBC3 ай бұрын
Where is this track?
@prorider1693 ай бұрын
Hi, what do you recommend for pump track? Regular or carver tugboat?
@charliesteen11363 ай бұрын
Does the suspension bottom out alot?
@driverjohns60513 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for posting. I ski the Kendo 88 currently, but really want to try these out. I'm looking for a less demanding, fun, easy to turn ski so I can play in the trees with the kids.
@aleksandrar51313 ай бұрын
whats the song/band name?
@amateurstanding4 ай бұрын
Are Catamarans still good?
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
For sure!! If you looking for a super agile playful deep powder ski it's up their with the best of them.
@wolfhands25084 ай бұрын
Good vibes!!!
@insanogeddon4 ай бұрын
You sold me on this board .. I have been drawn to the Super Chief/Dipper from the start but was hesitating as the Ripper gets top billing
@nathanratermann92044 ай бұрын
I love the Sashimi!! It’s one of my favorite boards to ride! Such fun
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Totally agree! One of the best powder boards I've tried so far!
@BIGJOEProductions-iv8xq4 ай бұрын
Dig your channel !!! im 5'9" 235lb .....you have inspired me to start filming too! Cheers fron CDA Idaho/Schweitzer resort
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
That's wicked! Our stats are pretty similar.
@whoisthe14124 ай бұрын
Are those 172 or 180? Thanks.
@tucker1010104 ай бұрын
188cm
@andrewstarkes17124 ай бұрын
Dude...!!
@andrewstarkes17124 ай бұрын
Did you ever get the goods !!
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
I do what I can.
@willemgijs38034 ай бұрын
What angles and stance did you run on the squash for carving.
@deadenear4 ай бұрын
Just a note . I bought this bike and it has a lot of good qualities but it is not a good climber. I am faster climbing on my 90's 26er 4130 steel frame bike. Done a lot of comparing with Strava segments.
@whoisthe14124 ай бұрын
172 or 180?
@hayhead922 ай бұрын
188 cm.
@evgenyshevelev61004 ай бұрын
Hi. What do you think about this board for powder preferably?
@v.n_videography19645 ай бұрын
hey, is this ski good riding switch?
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Yes, feels pretty natural switch to me.
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Main take away for me with these skis is they are very light weight, very smeary and easy to pivot, and stiffer than expected which makes them more all mountain capable than some other comparable skis with a softer flex.
@MidiOqirr5 ай бұрын
Did you have to change any cables for those bars?
@JBthe3rd5 ай бұрын
You got every angle didn’t you? 💪🏽Love my Harpoon, that thing Rips! 🏄🏽
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Wicked board! Great all rounder.
@mprud25795 ай бұрын
Are you riding the 159CM ?
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
You bet. I'm 5' 10" / 240 lbs.
@mprud25795 ай бұрын
Awesome footage ....what a killer powder day !!!!
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Thanks! Baldy is a really fun small resort with great snow conditions.
@andrewstarkes17125 ай бұрын
Can hear that base structure on the snow !!
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
Gotta love base structure!
@tq80765 ай бұрын
Oregon dunes?
@edmcmackey61405 ай бұрын
Excellent clip. Mind telling me where you have your bindings mounted, and whether you like where they’re at. I’m debating where to mount mine.
@AW33COM3 ай бұрын
You need these at standard line.
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
I mounted on the recommended line initially which I think was minus 7 from center. Skied them there a couple of times, wasn't terrible but I typically prefer most of my skis with a more forward mount(-3 to -5). Moved forward 3 cm which is what you see in the video(-4). Felt better but decided to keep going. Ended up dead center. I don"t usually go dead center but for some reason on this ski it feels right for me.
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
These are the 187cm lenght. Im 5' 10", 240 lbs. If I went with the 177 I would mount at -3 or -4.
@andrewstarkes17125 ай бұрын
Cool looking playground !!
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
The go pro doesn't do the views justice.
@smrtmike5 ай бұрын
Been thinking about adding the blade to my quiver for groomer days/hardpack/frozen granular snow. You make them look way more versatile than what other people say! Looks like they turn really easy in deeper snow too
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
They are the most versatile ski in my current quiver. Powder performance surprised me the most. Handles chop like a boss, too. Highly recommend this ski. Blade Optic 96 is also pretty impressive.
@user-ze6wg3nq9h5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review on a powder snow. This review is exactly that I was looking for. I have bataleon surfer and evil twin. I used to ride surfer for now but I was wondering that bataleon snowboard has 3bt technology so even twin board could make it possible on a powder snow. You prove it. I'm 170lbs and my evil twins is 152cm. Regular stance with +15, -9 All I want to know is your set back position Did you set back? Or just using reference stance?
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Front foot as far back as possible. Rear foot as far back as you feel comfortable.
@Mcneds5 ай бұрын
There is not enough snow at pk this season
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
No doubt. Bad year for snow everywhere in B.C.
@Mcneds5 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 did my ast1 and posted a video of the run down and got hung up on the willows lots lol
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
@@Mcneds Ha! Been there done that.
@TheOrenShaga5 ай бұрын
Hallo. what is your weight and height? 😊
@TheOrenShaga5 ай бұрын
I am 82 kg and 176cm
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
240 lbs/109 kg, 5' 10"/178 cm.
@TheOrenShaga5 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 and foot size? Thank you
@TheOrenShaga5 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 and How did the board ride with such a size? Do you think about board Pow nitro? I don’t choose between fintwin and pow))
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
@@TheOrenShaga I'm size 9 US
@alexalexeev6955 ай бұрын
Do they really ski short? I'm thinking about M Free 99 but debating between 179 and 185. I was reading somewhere that 185 measures 181.7. I'm approximately 6' and 210 lbs.
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Yes, they do. I would typically go 180 but heard the same thing you did and went 185. I'm glad I did.
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
In this video I'm skiing the 170. Gave them to my son. Too short and too soft at this length. Loved the ski and bought the 185 cm. Skied the 185 a couple of times this season and their perfect for me. 5' 10", 240lbs.
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
There is about 20% tip and 20% tail rocker on the M Free 99 giving it a powder ski profile. Salomon QST 98 has a similar profile, weight, flex, but even tighter turn radius.
@alexalexeev6955 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92@hayhead92 Thanks, man, for a quick reply; ordering 185 then !!
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
@alexalexeev695 Really fun ski! Your going to love it!
@Maya-yh7jj5 ай бұрын
Hey where is this located? I'm going to be visiting pg and I won't move unless I can ride.. Biking is everything to me. Thx
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
These trails are located along Foothills boulevard.
@natec73986 ай бұрын
Nice, how do you like the board so far? I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on one
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
I love it. One of my favorites in my quiver. Very well rounded.
@mprud25796 ай бұрын
aahhhhhhh soon as i seen the skis.........ahhhhhh Get back on that board Hayhead 100%
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
Two Planker Wanker.
@mprud25796 ай бұрын
lol good one ...cheers@@hayhead92
@bjornraberg54756 ай бұрын
Nice, I am bringing the wife snowboarding for the first time in two weeks. Can't wait!
@brianwebb91216 ай бұрын
Oh my word. What an awesome ride in the powder. I felt like I was floating along on that ride. Soooooo nice you had the powder basically to yourself. Great video!!!
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hard to beat a good day in the powder.
@Arsenix30006 ай бұрын
How skis behave on jets?
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
Jets? Great soft snow ski. Soft flex. Not great on firm conditions. Has a very surface, smears feel.
@Arsenix30006 ай бұрын
Does the skay behave well on the hard track?
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
No, not very good on firm snow.
@nathanratermann92046 ай бұрын
Just bought this yesterday! Got the 160, will be here in a few days. Pumped
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
You should be pumped! It's a powder slayer!!
@dinosaurbones46146 ай бұрын
How’d it go in pow? Get any deeper rides on it?
@hayhead926 ай бұрын
Not yet, but I'm pretty confident it's going to be good. Hopefully, post some good powder footage of the Banker soon.
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Would you please tell if is it similar to CX trucks from carver ?
Super nice & flowy video! Also love that board, quite hard to get outside eu 😅
Cool music too!Who is that voice?
Bamboo poles 👍
I love them!
So if you had to choose a one ski quiver? I have a bias owning Blades and Sakanas
One of the only videos of soemone riding the RAD 97s! How'd they compare to the Rossignol Black Ops 98 you road in your other video?
Didn't get enough time on the Lib Tech for a complete assessment. First impressions are that they are both strong, damp feeling skis. The Black Ops felt comfortable and intuitive within the first couple of turns. Black Ops makes nice round turns and feels very smooth. I was so impressed with the Black Ops 98 I picked up a pair of the Black Ops 118 for next season. First test on the Lib Tech did not go well. Mounted binding on the recommended line but was having trouble controlling the tips. Remounted 3 cm forward and that seemed to fix the problem. The RAD 97 is pretty stiff with lots of camber which gives it nice grip on firm snow. The ski has a very different feel from the rest of my current quiver and I was having trouble carving on edge. Not a very intuitive ski initially but I will say the more time I got on it the more I liked it! Looking forward to some more testing.
your yard looks fun as heck enjoy the slops and #livetoride
Super!
Good job on video. I have a question. Do you ever ski the Blade Optic 96 on piste in groomed/hard packed/icy conditions? I have 2024 model of this ski and I find it doesn’t like to be going across the fall line in shorter turns to check speed on steeper runs. In such conditions I find it difficult to find sweet spot.
I did ski the Optic 96 on some groomed runs, firm but not icy. It has a strong feel right under foot which felt nice for setting an edge but is pretty loose tip/tail. Feels better skied with a more neutral upright stance verses a more traditional forward stance. I didn't notice any trouble's that you mentioned but honestly haven't had enough time on the ski to make an accurate assessment.
@@hayhead92thank you for your response. I think you’re right on the best stance on these skis. For sure they’re very solid underfoot. I still find short turns are not their strong point. They seem to prefer pointing downhill. I feel they are more of a free ride ski than anything else. Definitely better all mountain skis out there.
@@ricklachaine5406 Agree they are more free ride than all mountain. Rossignol Black Ops 98 or Nordica unleashed 98 for playful all mountain ski with strong damp feel. Great on groomers, nice round turns. Variety of turn shapes, large sweet spot. Great on and off trail. Nordic Unleased has more edge bite, Rossignol Black Ops slightly damper. I'll also throw in Armada Declivity 102. A bit more directional ski, not as damp but right in the mix with the Black Ops and the Unleashed. Thank me later lol.
@@hayhead92 that is very helpful. I much appreciate that. Thank you :-)
@@ricklachaine5406 No problem, glad to help.
Good vibes right here
Where is this track?
Hi, what do you recommend for pump track? Regular or carver tugboat?
Does the suspension bottom out alot?
Great video, thanks for posting. I ski the Kendo 88 currently, but really want to try these out. I'm looking for a less demanding, fun, easy to turn ski so I can play in the trees with the kids.
whats the song/band name?
Are Catamarans still good?
For sure!! If you looking for a super agile playful deep powder ski it's up their with the best of them.
Good vibes!!!
You sold me on this board .. I have been drawn to the Super Chief/Dipper from the start but was hesitating as the Ripper gets top billing
I love the Sashimi!! It’s one of my favorite boards to ride! Such fun
Totally agree! One of the best powder boards I've tried so far!
Dig your channel !!! im 5'9" 235lb .....you have inspired me to start filming too! Cheers fron CDA Idaho/Schweitzer resort
That's wicked! Our stats are pretty similar.
Are those 172 or 180? Thanks.
188cm
Dude...!!
Did you ever get the goods !!
I do what I can.
What angles and stance did you run on the squash for carving.
Just a note . I bought this bike and it has a lot of good qualities but it is not a good climber. I am faster climbing on my 90's 26er 4130 steel frame bike. Done a lot of comparing with Strava segments.
172 or 180?
188 cm.
Hi. What do you think about this board for powder preferably?
hey, is this ski good riding switch?
Yes, feels pretty natural switch to me.
Main take away for me with these skis is they are very light weight, very smeary and easy to pivot, and stiffer than expected which makes them more all mountain capable than some other comparable skis with a softer flex.
Did you have to change any cables for those bars?
You got every angle didn’t you? 💪🏽Love my Harpoon, that thing Rips! 🏄🏽
Wicked board! Great all rounder.
Are you riding the 159CM ?
You bet. I'm 5' 10" / 240 lbs.
Awesome footage ....what a killer powder day !!!!
Thanks! Baldy is a really fun small resort with great snow conditions.
Can hear that base structure on the snow !!
Gotta love base structure!
Oregon dunes?
Excellent clip. Mind telling me where you have your bindings mounted, and whether you like where they’re at. I’m debating where to mount mine.
You need these at standard line.
I mounted on the recommended line initially which I think was minus 7 from center. Skied them there a couple of times, wasn't terrible but I typically prefer most of my skis with a more forward mount(-3 to -5). Moved forward 3 cm which is what you see in the video(-4). Felt better but decided to keep going. Ended up dead center. I don"t usually go dead center but for some reason on this ski it feels right for me.
These are the 187cm lenght. Im 5' 10", 240 lbs. If I went with the 177 I would mount at -3 or -4.
Cool looking playground !!
The go pro doesn't do the views justice.
Been thinking about adding the blade to my quiver for groomer days/hardpack/frozen granular snow. You make them look way more versatile than what other people say! Looks like they turn really easy in deeper snow too
They are the most versatile ski in my current quiver. Powder performance surprised me the most. Handles chop like a boss, too. Highly recommend this ski. Blade Optic 96 is also pretty impressive.
Thanks for your review on a powder snow. This review is exactly that I was looking for. I have bataleon surfer and evil twin. I used to ride surfer for now but I was wondering that bataleon snowboard has 3bt technology so even twin board could make it possible on a powder snow. You prove it. I'm 170lbs and my evil twins is 152cm. Regular stance with +15, -9 All I want to know is your set back position Did you set back? Or just using reference stance?
Front foot as far back as possible. Rear foot as far back as you feel comfortable.
There is not enough snow at pk this season
No doubt. Bad year for snow everywhere in B.C.
@@hayhead92 did my ast1 and posted a video of the run down and got hung up on the willows lots lol
@@Mcneds Ha! Been there done that.
Hallo. what is your weight and height? 😊
I am 82 kg and 176cm
240 lbs/109 kg, 5' 10"/178 cm.
@@hayhead92 and foot size? Thank you
@@hayhead92 and How did the board ride with such a size? Do you think about board Pow nitro? I don’t choose between fintwin and pow))
@@TheOrenShaga I'm size 9 US
Do they really ski short? I'm thinking about M Free 99 but debating between 179 and 185. I was reading somewhere that 185 measures 181.7. I'm approximately 6' and 210 lbs.
Yes, they do. I would typically go 180 but heard the same thing you did and went 185. I'm glad I did.
In this video I'm skiing the 170. Gave them to my son. Too short and too soft at this length. Loved the ski and bought the 185 cm. Skied the 185 a couple of times this season and their perfect for me. 5' 10", 240lbs.
There is about 20% tip and 20% tail rocker on the M Free 99 giving it a powder ski profile. Salomon QST 98 has a similar profile, weight, flex, but even tighter turn radius.
@@hayhead92@hayhead92 Thanks, man, for a quick reply; ordering 185 then !!
@alexalexeev695 Really fun ski! Your going to love it!
Hey where is this located? I'm going to be visiting pg and I won't move unless I can ride.. Biking is everything to me. Thx
These trails are located along Foothills boulevard.
Nice, how do you like the board so far? I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on one
I love it. One of my favorites in my quiver. Very well rounded.
aahhhhhhh soon as i seen the skis.........ahhhhhh Get back on that board Hayhead 100%
Two Planker Wanker.
lol good one ...cheers@@hayhead92
Nice, I am bringing the wife snowboarding for the first time in two weeks. Can't wait!
Oh my word. What an awesome ride in the powder. I felt like I was floating along on that ride. Soooooo nice you had the powder basically to yourself. Great video!!!
Thanks! Hard to beat a good day in the powder.
How skis behave on jets?
Jets? Great soft snow ski. Soft flex. Not great on firm conditions. Has a very surface, smears feel.
Does the skay behave well on the hard track?
No, not very good on firm snow.
Just bought this yesterday! Got the 160, will be here in a few days. Pumped
You should be pumped! It's a powder slayer!!
How’d it go in pow? Get any deeper rides on it?
Not yet, but I'm pretty confident it's going to be good. Hopefully, post some good powder footage of the Banker soon.