I want whatever they are on. They look high as a kite. Not at all aware of what the hell they are wearing.Quote:
Originally Posted by SupreChicken
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I want whatever they are on. They look high as a kite. Not at all aware of what the hell they are wearing.Quote:
Originally Posted by SupreChicken
Can we just move on from this fucking TNF add? I'm trying everything but I can't un-see it. That freakish image is getting burned into my brain.
lmaooooooo that is all time marketing dissonance, embarrassingQuote:
Originally Posted by SupreChicken
Im thinking high grade liquid lsd straight to the eye. Looks like a good time. I’d skip around in the woods dressed like that on some high grade and not give a fuuuuuck.Quote:
Originally Posted by smooth operator
Mantra M6.
I hope they didn’t drop as much weight as it looks like they did...shape looks good.
https://gearjunkie.com/volkl-mantra-m6-ski-2021
they look very promising indeed.
hm, so 70gr off the big boi 191 length? That is not a lot, especially if most of it is the very tips or whatnot.
sure look pretty though
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these videos are kinda nice too - if a bit contrived. They were posted in this preview, then went on to MDV USA's Vimeo to link directly.
Tailored titanal https://vimeo.com/485111233
Tailored carbon fiber placement: https://vimeo.com/485111794
3d radius explained https://vimeo.com/485111933
With the severe overlap between the current M5 and M102, I like what I see so far of the new M6. It seems like they are chasing the Enforcer 100 crowd. The two challenges with the Enforcer are that (1) it’s accessibility comes at the expense of a lower top end and (2) it likes to stay in its turn radius, which can feel small. Curious about the M6’s top end with the weight saving features, but the 3D sidecut/multi-radius should take care of #2 based on my experience with the M102.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tailwind
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Didn't see link above.
M6 looks and sounds like it skis exactly like the M5 with a little freshened up window dressing. Yawn. Old M5 was stupid easy to ski, don't see why they had to make it easier unless fat skis have really made everyone suck at skiing.
The tail looks pretty different to me also some early taper.
I’m guessing it will be subtle changes that lead to a substantive change.
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Originally Posted by XavierD
New K108, M102 and M6.
Revolt line keeps the same graphics
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New Lupo
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Jeebus. The lupo pro HD is [emoji91][emoji91][emoji91]
the source for the pics above is a 2min video posted on skifanatics.nh on insta, found here.I am guessing that MDV are going to be less than impressed with that video and I would not be terribly surprised if it is removed by skifanatics.nh again, even if the damage already has been done.
There are no BMTs on that wall, but I am unsure if they are discontinued or just not shown as Völkl has soooo many skis. The touring range does not seem to be in focus in that demonstration.
The new Mantra102 graphic is killer imho.
From the same MDV video - looks like there's a new boot somewhere between the Quantum and the Lupo Air. Lightweight/tongueless but with a proper ladder buckle over the instep in lieu of the Quantum's ratchet dial.
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new voile strapXdynafit collab binding! Lightest in the game, skis better than your look pivots. The revolution is here!
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can't wait to see the colorwaysQuote:
Originally Posted by brutah
My bet would be that the quantum factory gets the boa and the cheaper models are those to left with the regular buckles. Make a bigger price and weight difference between the factory and next steps down than what they currently have.
Of course someone with more industry knowledge is more than welcome to chime in. It is funny that those boots have power straps while the quantum and lupo air this year do not.
Could be. I was only saying between the Quantum and Lupo Air with regard to weight/downhill performance. I'm curious to see what materials they decide put in those shells and what weight/flex they ultimate achieve. The fact that they are including power straps and ladder buckles says to me they are sacrificing a few grams for added downhill performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by madriverfreeride
I agree those boots could be interesting. I’d be extra interested if they made an air with the 98mm last instead of the ax100mm, and maybe add in more standard buckles but the ratchets really aren’t that bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by burrito
Same. My Lupos are fine for the occasional backcountry day (and killer in the resort), but if I was to make a habit out of longer ascents I'd want a lighter setup. Scarpa and Atomic have been doing interesting things in the 1000ish gram range, but I'd be extra stoked for something legit from Dalbello.Quote:
Originally Posted by madriverfreeride
Better shot of the new Dalbello Quantum. Labeled as a Quantum 130 Free. Seeing that it's part of the Quantum family but called out as a "130" I imagine they're shooting for similar performance to the Lupo Air (which by all accounts is more like a 100-flex) with some weight savings. Very curious to see how this ultimately stacks up against other low-weight, decent-downhill-performance boots like the Scarpa F1 and Atomic Backland Series.
I'm not particularly stoked to see the return of the cable-style top buckle from the Virus/Sherpa series boots. I had some Sherpa 5/5s for a little while, and ditching that buckle was the first thing I did.
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Hope you guys hang in there and stay in business - minus 50% could kill a company...Quote:
Originally Posted by geo039
Thanks boss. Salomon down (no pun) and more pain to come next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by obi wan kenobi
https://france3-regions.francetvinfo...s-1913094.html
Lange XT3 pro tour, full rubber sole?
Wonder how light it is
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Not that makes me more interested, I have a hard time seeing room in the line for both of the quantum free 130 and lupo air 130. The difference in weight between them can’t be that much considering the quantum free has to weigh more than the factory. The lupo air doesn’t seem like it was that well received, I could see them pulling it and letting the lupo line serve as the crossover boots and the quantums be the full touring boots. I’ve been using airs for a few weeks now and find them acceptable, but definitely have room for improvement in a few areas, the buckles and the walk mode being two of them that look to be improved on the quantum.Quote:
Originally Posted by burrito
Agreed. Gotta believe after seeing this the Lupo Air is on its way out.Quote:
Originally Posted by madriverfreeride
Probably. Maybe just rebranding it w/a few upgrades to make it lighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by burrito
Anyone ski the Quantum yet to see how it fairs?
Just saw those quantum frees look to have a two piece upper cuff, seems to be another pivot above the ankle pivot. Kinda hoji-esq where the upper cuff moves to allow more ROM?
I would guess so. The old Virus/Sherpa system upper cuff cable ladder buckle didn’t open nearly far enough for proper ROM unless you fully unbuckled it. The extra hinge, in theory, should allow for better movementQuote:
Originally Posted by madriverfreeride
If it’s comparable to my xt3 now I’d definitely grab those and a RS and sell the xt3 I have. That looks like exactly what the doctor ordered.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr_pretzel
From the look of these movies, I can already tell they removed too much metal for my likingQuote:
Originally Posted by kid-kapow
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so when does new stuff get announced this year, as I'm assuming no tradeshows?
more importantly... when does this year's stuff go on sale?
I think you’ll see it trickle out for the rest of the season. There is technically still a remote SIA/OR, and I think an ISPO too, but a lot of brands aren’t participating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Judo Chop!
How do the lupo air skiing? I'm more interested in the downhill performance. I ski the Technica zero g pro, and they ski well.Quote:
Originally Posted by burrito
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Improved elasticity in the toe.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutah
From the few reviews I've seen the Lupo Air doesn't ski all that great, likely not up to the level of the Zero G. I love the way my Lupo 130Cs ski, but they're a much beefier boot than the Zero G.Quote:
Originally Posted by rod9301
I've mounted some "next year gear" already, in our world no trade show or on snow demo so reps are actually going to have to earn their commission this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Judo Chop!
Suppliers are telling us to not expect a lot of graphic changes.
That Lange touring boot is the shit.
I thought next year gear was all gonna be the same as this years [emoji6]
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"With the success of our XTFree then XT3 lines, we've now taken this opportunity to make them uglier."Quote:
Originally Posted by mr_pretzel