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Cripple Creek Backcountry
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2014
At Cripple Creek Backcountry we are dedicated to everything backcountry skiing. Our passion is going to the backcountry and doing it fast & light. We are located in Colorado, deep in the heart of the Rockies surrounded by the terrain that keeps us inspired to do what we love. Founded in 2011 we are a new store with a new idea of how to do business; do what you love, do it on light gear and always try to have a cold beverage waiting at the end.
Stop by and check us out!
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Dynafit Ridge Pro
Today, Doug's diving deep into the new Dynafit Ridge Pro Touring Boot. The Ridge Pro is a remarkably stiff boot for its 1250-gram weight (26.5 mondo), and with a great range of motion and innovative design, it's certainly worth serious consideration.
A lightened-up Hoji Walk mechanism, designed by Eric Hjorleifson, eliminates annoying cuff play and gives this boot its stiff downhill feel. This boot is built for those who appreciate walking comfort without sacrificing downhill performance. The carbon-reinforced cuff adds a solid touch to the Ridge Pro. It's not just for show - this boot handles diverse conditions like a champ. Steep descents, mixed terrain - bring it on. It's a reliable partner for whatever snow you may encounter.
Dynafit incorporated a new "floating tongue" design that allows the Ridge Pro to adapt to your instep volume. Paired with the Moz dial system, this boot has an incredibly universal fit and can adapt to a wide range of foot shapes with minimal modification.
Learn More:
cripplecreekbc.com/products/dynafit-ridge-pro-touring-boot?variant=44153890734237
A lightened-up Hoji Walk mechanism, designed by Eric Hjorleifson, eliminates annoying cuff play and gives this boot its stiff downhill feel. This boot is built for those who appreciate walking comfort without sacrificing downhill performance. The carbon-reinforced cuff adds a solid touch to the Ridge Pro. It's not just for show - this boot handles diverse conditions like a champ. Steep descents, mixed terrain - bring it on. It's a reliable partner for whatever snow you may encounter.
Dynafit incorporated a new "floating tongue" design that allows the Ridge Pro to adapt to your instep volume. Paired with the Moz dial system, this boot has an incredibly universal fit and can adapt to a wide range of foot shapes with minimal modification.
Learn More:
cripplecreekbc.com/products/dynafit-ridge-pro-touring-boot?variant=44153890734237
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Chile: Villarrica Volcano Summit & Ski Descent (4K)
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Chile: Villarrica Volcano Summit & Ski Descent (4K)
So I was up in marble one day, and your overstoked crew came up the skin track, all excited and acting like you were extreme experts on all things backcountry. Well, we were all up at the top near each other, then your crew skied down. OMG, you guys were terrible, couldn’t ski for shite. There was another guy up top who I asked who that crew was?, and he told me, bunch of east coast trustfund goobers that recently bought their way into the mountains. Naturally, ugh.
We try to support all folks interested in getting into the backcountry, regardless of socioeconomic background or skill level, and we always encourage proper backcountry etiquette and education. That being said, we're glad you were up there to show people how to make some nice turns on the way down!
Terrible, New York trustfund baby transplant, ugh. Is there one person actually from the mountains in Colorado? Or any mountain town out west? It’s beyond pathetic.
Slightly more flex than a Scarpa F1? I hope you do not mean the regular F1 which is a very soft boot with a 90 flex.
nice turns!!
Is this any different with alpine boots?
Any potential issues with maxing out the release value to 11 on these?
Conventional wisdom says to try and keep your release value somewhere in the mid-range. That being said, we haven't personally had any issues with running ATK at the upper end of the range. They also make this binding in a 13 and 15-release option, so if you run an 11-release, it might be worth getting one of the models with a higher release option.
@@cripplecreekbackcountry6800 I actually would run at 9, maybe 10 at the very highest
I’m becoming quite aware of how the ‘normal’ way we design footwear squishes our toes, leading to many consequences, the least of which is misshaped feet . and every time I put on my ski boots, I know it’s not good . I wonder: is there hope on the horizon that alpine touring boots might start to come out with generous toe boxes? . I mean, it’s a matter of awareness, right? . so I’m curious how much of an outlier I am in my desire for boots that don’t contribute to mangling our feet, or whether this is become more of a common concern
I'm trying to prevent the back part of the binding from turning accidentally when I climb, it happens regularly and it's very annoying. What screw should I tighten to prevent that?
In terms of performance, how do these compare to the Técnica zero g pro tour and the Dynafit radical pro?
Great video. Practiced this yesterday and after a few laps I was good to go! Curious if you find this hard on the edges of your skins though?
Thank you!! My first day tomorrow super excited
Outstanding advice
AI summary of all the items Here are the key items discussed: • Scraper and Microfiber Cloth: Vital for cleaning water off your ski or snowboard bases. • Skin Wax: An essential item to prevent skins from sticking. • Coban Wrap: Useful for addressing blisters or toe issues. • Multi-Tool: With various screwdriver heads and an Allen key, crucial for tightening loose parts in bindings or other equipment. • P-Tex and Lighter: For repairing scratches or holes in the base of your skis or snowboard. • Razor Blade and Duct Tape: Handy for a variety of repairs, including scraping off excess P-Tex. • Ski Strap: An incredibly versatile tool for fixing broken poles, bindings, or even creating makeshift solutions in emergencies. • Brillo Pad: Useful for cleaning glue residue from ski or snowboard bases. • Buffer Pad: Helps in applying and buffing wax on dry bases to improve glide. • Basket for Poles: Spare baskets can save the day if you lose one or need to makeshift a pole from available materials. • Diamond or Ceramic Stone: Important for maintaining and repairing edges on skis or snowboards. • Spare Binding Screws: Specific to your binding system, these can be critical if a screw is lost or stripped. • Trail Map and Goggle Cloth: Multi-purpose items that can serve their primary function or be used in a variety of unexpected ways. • Extra Batteries and Headlamp: Ensure that you have light and functional electronic devices in low light or night conditions. • Sunscreen and Emergency Food: Protects against sunburn and provides necessary energy in case of extended stays.
Will these work with look pivot 12/15 ?
I dont get how they measure the width of the shoes, it might be 101mm, but it's narrower than almost everything claiming <99 I've tried. And good, finally something to look at in Dynafit range after TLT6
Are they compatible with shift bindings?
It would be nice to see what buckles you undo on the up. I love my radical pros but I undo the cuff buckle for the ups in addition to the hoji lock if the climb is significant. it feels way more free in the range of motion. I know several other folks who do the same. I'm ok with that. With the ridge the info from dynafit and this video it isn't clear what the reviewer does with the buckles in real life application.
This is a great point! With the older versions of Hoji Lock this was definitely necessary and I would loosen them on any uphill that was longer than 20 minutes. The floating tongue almost completely reduces the need for undoing the top buckle. I would say if I started my day with a multiple-hour uphill I would still keep it loose, but for multiple laps the range of motion is realized enough to not adjust again for the rest of the day. Hope this helps.
@@dougstenclik9455 Thanks for the response and honesty. Seems like an unwritten rule for retailers to talk only about how a product is supposed to be used instead of how it is. Appreciate you "breaking the rule."
tried them today, you'd probably want to loosen the middle one a bit, depends how tight you need it for downhill it's really fast though. The bigger issue I see is with the strap, as I'm not sure how strong you can really pull with the lock lever and the attached line. I like real tight fit so I'd pull the booster strap still more after locking the boots, and therefore I had to release it a bit before moving back. Still we're talking minimal amount of work, and if it's not for big downhills, heavy snow etc you can probably live with just pushing the lever back and forth for most transitions. Really impressive, and the shell feels super stable, no movement on the lock itself like with pretty much everything else on the market
@@kocot. interesting update! I'm gonna rock the radical pros for a while but will be watching this sort of commentary.
@@snowee___joey just skied them today, they are really solid on downhill, the only complaint I have is that I have hard time to get them tight at the calf, but I did change the liner for thicker and my calf is not too huge either. The walking angles aren't as good as Scarpa F1, etc. but the sliding tongue and proper lock is a big deal on downhill
Oh wow, these do look exciting. What does the cuff look like? Is the floating tongue a true third piece of plastic you get to push against on the downhill like in a burlier boot (Radical Pro) or is it just the usual overlapping cuffs?
Looks like a Weinnmann Boot from 1982
Crap and I just invested in new boots this season....this looks pretty dope!
On point!
Good video. Informative and fun. Multipurpose and lightweight. Check.
What are the pants you’re wearing in this video?
Hey, nice video! Can you tell me what length of the TX93 you're using and how tall you are? Thanks!
Thanks for your comment! Doug is 5'10" (178 cm) and skis the 178 cm TX93s.
I'd just ask that you could explain the different binding options available - its obviously got pins but I believe can also fit with bindings that mimic 'alpine' click in and new tourers would find it useful for these options to be explained. Thanks.
Great and understandable explanation! We need more stuff like this, demystifying ski binding setups and fixes
amateur tip, take a break before going down hill because your legs might be noodles 😂😂
Do you know of any modern touring boots which come with a cuff cant adjustment? Or do you know of any which can feasibly be modified to include the adjustment? I'm looking for something on the lighter side, with an above average last and punchable shell. Thanks!
How did you get into the toes so easily? It takes me forever to line up the pins with the holes in my boots. Drives me crazy.
I ordered online boots for ski touring. They are 23-23.5. Otherwise, I wear number 37 1/2. In this new boots, only my big toe touches the shoe. I'm afraid it will cause a problem when climbing! Do you have any advice? The old boots for alpine skiing were 24-24.5 and they are too big for me. Thanks in advance!
How about one for tip rip skins on non-race set ups?
I do wish they had made the toe piece base taller, for reduced ramp. Yes, it would be a touch heavier, but the people who care about that won’t be skiing a Raider anyway. You buy the Raider because it’s still pretty light, and skis well. But currently, you need to add shims to get to anything reasonable, and if you need a flat angle, you might be SOL, since the shims would be so thick as to compromise the screw security.
Skimo is now selling an evo specific 4mm riser plate. Doesnt make it totally flat but is a big improvement!
I hate flat ramp bindings and always have. So for me they are good as they are.
should not pack the skin glue to glue, like in this video
11.5 running shoe and a 26.5 shell??? Is that even possible?
Great video Doug...thanks for posting. Pro tip: On windy summits, it can be easier and more manageable to fold skins into quarters rather than into halfs.
You made that look so easy!
Fritschi EVO Pin bindings have adjustable DIN release on the front since 7 or 8 years. It is a good feature but not that new and not invented by ATK. But you are right, ATK builds great bindings.
Love the fake snow. Haha
Life is good
This was super helpful. Thanks!
Dougy's been doing his yoga!!!
Friends dont let friends ski sub 100 on a pow day, or ski a atk raider evo for wiggling! In all seriousness i wish atk would make bindings with reasonable ramp. Double digit is a non starter which is most raiders. Even the lowest ramp on the moment branded version is above average.
@@torreyintahoe ramp is the difference in height between heel and toe piece measured in mm. It is non standard in the touring industry. All resort bindings have a ramp of 0. And therefore are neutral. Ramp very much affects skiing stance. Atk raiders have a ramp of over 10 mm which has a very dramatic effect on skiing compared to an Alpine binding. For some people having high ramp counter-intuitively makes them dig their heels in essentially putting them in the back seat just to get back to neutral. For some people it helps ankle and balance issues by allowing them to get more forward. To complicate things, both of these issues can also be resolved with boot fitting forward lean And ramp inside the boot by using heel shims. So essentially you could have a marker alpinist that has a ramp of 2 mm and an ATK raider Evo that has over 10 mm and use the same boot and in one of them you will look like you don't know how to ski and the other you will ski just fine. You can adjust to the differences over time, but if you use different setups and you also ski resort then extremely high ramp like ATK has can affect your skiing in ways you don't want it to
@@torreyintahoe so basically skiing in atks is like skiing in high heels
@@torreyintahoe old dynafits have high ramp, similar to atk. It's not really that one is superior or not as far as high ramp or low ramp. I just like he standard of keep the ramp neutral like Alpine bindings and shim within the boot. Rather than having a different starting place with every binding. Atk makes fine bindings and if your body agrees with high ramp then go for them.
My FR15 EVO was delivered with a riser plate to mount under the toe piece which makes the ramp 7mm
@@hanneshertach8013 yes the Fr evos have a ramp of seven. Which is a medium amount imo. Unfortunately other than their race bindings mounted flat that's as low as they go.
Hey Doug, thanks for the review. Lots of hype about these bindings. The locking mechanism/lever on the toe piece looks quite long. Did you experience any unlocking of the toe piece when kneeling down/forward in walk mode? The Dynafit TLT Speedfits do this and it’s a huge bummer.
I hope you will do more informational BC videos. Thanks.
Do you think the toe piece will be available by itself to use with a heel C Raider 12?
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epic video. very useful
Cool tips - don't forget to unlock your toes before the descent :)
Great tips here Doug, too old and not limber enough for some of the Yoga moves 😂, but learned a few new things, especially sequences and timing. I use your 2nd tip on the Pomoca clips all the time, really easy to just slide them up the side then to the tail. Thanks again!