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My only problem with the S4 is the bulkiness of the battery pack and the way they would stick way out on the side of your boots making it hard to pull your pant leg over the boot. I was hoping they would switch to lithium and we would get a much slimmer battery that your pants would slide over easier. But it looks like they are about the same thickness.

TLDW - Talking in a parking lot and a few photos...

Great ideas regarding bringing boots on the plain and making yourself comfortable for a long ski day. If I have a medium to HV, can I buy an LV boot and get a boot fitter to widen it for comfort?

I was attracted to this ski, flexed it in the shop and it's pretty stiff. How does it work in variable conditions like bumps and slough, it seems to be designed for groomers only. Attractive characteristics draw me to this ski.

Hi, I’ve been watching your reviews for some time and I have some constructive feedback I’ve been meaning to share for awhile: 1. In this entire 5 min video I think there are maybe two or three sentences where you actually speak directly to the experience of skiing on the ski. If you want to do an in depth history lesson on the past 10 years of iterations that’s fine but the vast majority of your viewers are not here for that. It shouldn’t come at the expense of the content they’re actually interested in. This problem is fairly consistent across all your reviews. 2. I find the “skiing is fun” thing is a little tacky. I think most would agree with me even if they won’t say it to you. I think if you could make a few tweaks you guys would have a popular TH-cam channel.

84 is a good-looking ski also. The colors wouldn't be my first choice, but the design is sharp

I absolutely love my Volants. They were my first pair of "hourglass" skis when I was younger. Started with some Power Karves. When I started getting faster, I got 2 different pairs of Volant Golds, and eventually a pair of Volant Platinums, which I still ski occasionally. I, too, have a pair of Spatulas still unmounted and in the plastic. I also have a Volant/Aggression stainless snowboard I used for half a season before I realized how rare it is. I have a pair of Chubbs in the wrapper as well. Sad to see the V on the tip removed now, but glad that they're making a comeback in the US. My newest pair, purchased 10+ years ago, I had to get a friend to ship me from Austria.

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These vs Dynastar M Pro 85-90 for moguls? I’m the same “stature”

Great video. Made me go look for the SkiTalk forum thread about this boot. Can't seem to find it. Did I miss one?

Looks like a great boot. It's comfortable, it's easy to get in and out and it's a 130ish flex. That will be a game changer for many. I don't seem to have the problem of getting the boot on and off. My boot is getting long in the tooth and I need to look at a new boot very soon (K2 Spyne 130). Thanks for a great review.

I had the LOOK 99 RS back in the days

How do you guys mount blaze 94? On recommended or +1, +2? The recommended lien is quite long way back

Loved the zero camber mantra

Demo bindings are perfectly fine for the largest (intermediate) group of skiers. I skied Marker demos on a pair of K2 AMP 80x for 9 years on piste, in the bumps, trees, out west in the soft chop and never a pre release and when I did cook a mogul they released no problem. Replaced them with Stance 84 177cm with demo bindings

Hi, what are other skis in this elite class should I be looking at? Looking at 80-90. MX 89 is also in the picture. I like to carve but want a ski I can take into the bumps. Like to ski fast. Thanks

Like BUDDAR! 😆 I'm wondering if you think the boot would make a good backcountry skiing boot? How was the weight?

Hi, would you recommend BCh 100 2025 + shift 13 bindings as an ubiversal ski for slope and one day touring?

Nice review! My daughter just bought the Power Joy in 167. I think the Secret would be a great one two punch for her. I personally would love to try that 4D drive for the Mantra 7. Thanks

Excellent informative video. It is very much appreciated indeed.. Cheers from Philly!

This is a nice innovation. I get my boots on in the car or parking lot, thisnwould make it easier (and safer). I May have to try this boot out..

Was the previous secret the same construction as the previous mantra? I always thought the secret had a slightly different construction. As a male, I actually preferred the secret over the mantra. But maybe it was all in my head😂😂

Just bought a pair. Expensive but if you want a zipfit it is a good value because those alone run ~$500. At 140, it wasn’t as stiff as I was expecting, which is good for me. Some other brands’ 130 felt stiffer.

Thanks for the video about the new Hotronics stuff...but how do you recharge the battery?? Can you use a regulard USB cord I wonder??? Does it have to be plugged into a wall socket in order to charge?? Also, it sounded like, in the video, that the pre-installed elements in the foot beds, only work with the 2C battery??? Is that true? Can't be right? Wouldn't they also work with the 1C battery??? Thanks...Can you tell I need a little help here???

Thanks for the vid! I just have to convince my wife to let me get one more ski. Ha Ha

Thanks for the great information. The Secret and Mantra look like amazing skis!

I believe the superseded Yumi 84 with the combined a glass frame/Titanal underfoot has now evolved into the Secret 84.

How does the ‘25 RS LV 130 compare in volume to the Tecnica Mach 1 LV 130?

I guess Fischer CT's 'Diagocarbon' under that binding worked so well Head had to steal it.

Have fun this year!

Must get the @lekiusa trigger grip gloves and poles. Lost my pole tip a year or so ago and every time I set myself up to get on the lift, pole slip. UGGH.

Great video. Thank you very much.

Hi, I have a 25mdp size , I was wearing for the past 3 years the head wcr3 in 24.5 but it’s the only one I can ski all day long after boot fitting, the other maker in 24.5 are to small , I have to order the Fischer rc4 pro boa online , my question is : the size 25 in this particular boot can to be good for my 250;foot with high instep or better 24,5? Second you?

Is Peak going to be demo’ing at any resorts this year?

Interesting ski. I've been impressed with Peak although I have not ridden any model. The 88 is a ski I will pick up if the time is right. I have a whole in that part of my quiver. I like the thought of a nice, hard charging mogul ski (not too hard charging is fine).

I had the Look N77 on a pair of 180 cm Rossignol Freestyle in 1978.

The description Sounds similar to a Maverick 88. Any similarities? Differences?

The 88 and the 104 would make for a very nice quiver of two that would most likely be more than sufficient for 90% of your skiing needs. Great looking graphics IMO!

It would be great to show the liner as well to make an idea about it versus just showing the shell.

The 997 Suspension binding was awesome. The driver series of bindings was the best back in the day. Love the 747 graphics.

thank you.

What is the difference between the regular SPX 12 and SPX 12 Pro? Also what size person or weight is the SPX 12 good up to?

thanks team! stoked on how the new #volklmantra turned out and is being recieved!

How the Mavericks can have power yet also be light - because they demand almost perfect weight distribution otherwise they can be unforgiving. The shovel is light for powder, the tail is heavier for power! It's a cool ski in that it truly does do a lot and it's fun. The tradeoff for this versatility is that you need to have your balance in check at all times or else the those tails will throw you off the back. It's nice overall because this makes you a better skier. Also very intuitive and fun ski at slightly slower speeds.

Is there fore and aft play in the cuff once the lock pin is engaged?

My son has the Atomic vantage 97 c 172. This might be a good step up for him for All mountain powder ski for the West trips we are going to take. What are your thoughts? The c might be getting a little soft for him now that he's almost full grown.

Going back and forth like that are you not overheating your base? Watching it makes me anxious.

Thanks. I want to try this ski out this year.😊

Great review, a big thank you from Hongkong. Keep up the good work.

Need to replace my 2016 Head Monster's. Either are a great option, maybe the Fischer for steep bumps gets the edge. Also looking at Renown Atlas.