Great review, covered the range of application for this boot really well as well as how it might work for different foot types. Boot looks boss and a real all rounder, only concerned i might need to get my ski redrilled if i get them
the lock system feels really solid for downhill, but fragile to lock it, and since there is no other buckle at the top shell, its quite hard to actually reduce the volume around the calf. If you want to have it tight, you need to first lock it and then try to work with the booster strap only. That's the biggest drawback for me, I've also replaced the liner, which makes it heavier, but reduces volume heavily. It's not as narrow as TLT6 even though much narrower than modern TLTs. Still, impressive construction, especially downhill wise, cause walking angles are not at the level of TLT6 or F1, or Quattro even. Moving tongue is an absolute game changer.
I use the lever of the hoji strap to get the cuff tight. Just tighten up the velcro with the hoji lock open then lever it down and it can go really tight! Even on my sparrow legs I find that works great.
@@jakeholland5430 I feel like the whole thing is going to break when I push the lever down, even when I help it moving to the right angle. But maybe I should trust it more. I guess in my case it's partiallly due to replaced liner, which is thicker on the sides while tonge is not too thick. I'll prob change it to the thickest Sidas liner soon/
@@kocot. I think you need to keep the cuff buckle (the one below the powerstrap) open when you use the hoji lock. On my Radicals I find that if I close the cuff buckle before I lock the keel the internal moving wedge has to fight a lot more friction as it slides into place which would manifest as a much stiffer closure.
I dont think any boots that use a tongue are waterproof. All of the ski mountaineering boots with a waterproof gaiter over the instep are usually tongueless and are much less stiff. I have a Dynafit radical and the tongue is just bolted on top of the lower and there is otherwise a big cutout underneath the tongue. Even regular 4 buckle boots dont have any kind of gaskets or membranes to keep water out usually.
Great review, covered the range of application for this boot really well as well as how it might work for different foot types. Boot looks boss and a real all rounder, only concerned i might need to get my ski redrilled if i get them
the lock system feels really solid for downhill, but fragile to lock it, and since there is no other buckle at the top shell, its quite hard to actually reduce the volume around the calf. If you want to have it tight, you need to first lock it and then try to work with the booster strap only. That's the biggest drawback for me, I've also replaced the liner, which makes it heavier, but reduces volume heavily. It's not as narrow as TLT6 even though much narrower than modern TLTs. Still, impressive construction, especially downhill wise, cause walking angles are not at the level of TLT6 or F1, or Quattro even. Moving tongue is an absolute game changer.
I use the lever of the hoji strap to get the cuff tight. Just tighten up the velcro with the hoji lock open then lever it down and it can go really tight! Even on my sparrow legs I find that works great.
@@jakeholland5430 I feel like the whole thing is going to break when I push the lever down, even when I help it moving to the right angle. But maybe I should trust it more. I guess in my case it's partiallly due to replaced liner, which is thicker on the sides while tonge is not too thick. I'll prob change it to the thickest Sidas liner soon/
@@kocot. I think you need to keep the cuff buckle (the one below the powerstrap) open when you use the hoji lock. On my Radicals I find that if I close the cuff buckle before I lock the keel the internal moving wedge has to fight a lot more friction as it slides into place which would manifest as a much stiffer closure.
Looks bomber. I have the hoji free and they are amazing, boa with cables outside is just what people asked in order to reepaie in case needed.
Seems like the tighter you make the BOA dial the less movement available for the slider. Any comments on this??
for reference, what boots have you used in the past? And what are your foot dimensions, length and width? Cheers!
But will it be available in a 24 shell?
How do they waterproof the joints on that sliding tongue?
I dont think any boots that use a tongue are waterproof. All of the ski mountaineering boots with a waterproof gaiter over the instep are usually tongueless and are much less stiff. I have a Dynafit radical and the tongue is just bolted on top of the lower and there is otherwise a big cutout underneath the tongue. Even regular 4 buckle boots dont have any kind of gaskets or membranes to keep water out usually.
how does the heel fit, I need something pretty narrow
Holds my narrow heel great!
no link to the boot?
So it drives a big ski? The holy grail?
Yep! Been skiing mainly on a 185 108mm. But also on a 186 122mm
What skis are you on?
108 ronins mostly. They are a small brand ski from chamonix
@@jakeholland5430 Nice, so a bit like Black Crows, but without all the mass-media hype?