gear rumors 18/19

**retirwntm** · 01-19-2018, 08:16 PM

Seeing the throwback K2 graphics reminds me of so many delammed foam cores.

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**Svengali** · 01-19-2018, 08:27 PM

Any Lange spy news, besides Aspen/Ducati edition? Like XT130’s minus the wtFuck soles....

**mall walker** · 01-19-2018, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by plugboots

Agree. I also agree they should just distribute, or carry the whole line. We have the ATK Raider 2’s, and those are the cool ones to get anyway. Dang.

where’s “we”? those atks are dope

**Sandbox** · 01-19-2018, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

Back on track with some 18/19 goodies...

K2 Marksman, Caramaran and Pinnicles

Lange Superleggera boot

Those Marksman remind me of my dads old K2 skis, same pattern. Might have to get them just for that reason!

**Flexon Phil** · 01-21-2018, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Svengali

Any Lange spy news, besides Aspen/Ducati edition? Like XT130’s minus the wtFuck soles....

Lange will be going with optional GripWalk soles. WTF soles are done.

**reckless toboggan** · 01-21-2018, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

Lange will be going with optional GripWalk soles. WTF soles are done.

Jesus.

This is like the boost148 fiasco of the ski world.

Will Lange offer a Grip Walk or Alpine replacement for purchase to replace the WTF soles?

Can the WTF adjustable binding toe afd be replaced with a regular non-adjustable alpine afd to remove a moving part with potential for failure?

Does grip walk fit in the WTF binding?

Edit: found it on EVO:

"As of this writing [Sept, 2016], Look’s position with regard to its Dual WTR bindings is that they are compatible with ISO 5355 alpine soles, GripWalk and WTR soles only."

**plugboots** · 01-21-2018, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by mbillie1

where’s “we”? those atks are dope

Sorry. My wife and I have them.

**snapt** · 01-21-2018, 12:05 PM

Anyone got a line on BLizzard's big reveal coming this week? Wasatchback you out there?!

**Flexon Phil** · 01-21-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by snapt

Anyone got a line on BLizzard's big reveal coming this week? Wasatchback you out there?!

Thats the Firebird race collection.

**couchsending** · 01-21-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by snapt

Anyone got a line on BLizzard's big reveal coming this week? Wasatchback you out there?!

Had to create a new login, couldn't for the life of me figure out how to successfully change my password... idiot

I think most here will be more excited about some new boots...

**NorCalNomad** · 01-21-2018, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by smooth operator

all this rebranding is annoying. And confusing. What is wrong with just distributing?

A lot of US BC skiers don't know wtf ATK is but they probably have some BD poles. #brandrecognition

**Sandbox** · 01-21-2018, 09:15 PM

not sure if discussed but it looks like Arcteryx is testing a new ski backpack.

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I've seen it around the ole Instagram.....looks pretty cool

**Ghini** · 01-22-2018, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Sandbox

not sure if discussed but it looks like Arcteryx is testing a new ski backpack.

I've seen it around the ole Instagram.....looks pretty cool

It comes with two of their fancy ski straps!

**grskier** · 01-22-2018, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by couchsending

Had to create a new login, couldn't for the life of me figure out how to successfully change my password... idiot

I think most here will be more excited about some new boots...

Does the walk/ski mode actual not develop play after 10 days of skiing? Don't get me wrong, I've loved the first 10 days of skiing in all 3 or 4 pairs of my cochise.

**dcpnz** · 01-22-2018, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by reckless toboggan

Jesus.

This is like the boost148 fiasco of the ski world.

QFT
Industry needs to sort this sh1t out.

I hope that this current boot/binding compatibility debacle leads to a long term widespread solution that works across brands - ya know kinda like DIN soles were for over 25+ years.
But that would make too much sense in a ski industry that (like bike industry) now requires obsolescence to drive sales

**TahoeJ** · 01-22-2018, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by grskier

Does the walk/ski mode actual not develop play after 10 days of skiing? Don't get me wrong, I've loved the first 10 days of skiing in all 3 or 4 pairs of my cochise.

Weird. I have a few hundred days on all three variations of the Cochise over the past 5-6 years and never once have had this issue.

**comish** · 01-22-2018, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

This is a bummer. It's a great concept, especially for traveling with and being able to practice deployment; sadly, the execution of the first one just didn't work. Apparently they couldn't come up with a fix that was reasonable cost-wise. :-(

Just curious, is it just the weight that you believe they failed on the execution or otherwise?

**comish** · 01-22-2018, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by reckless toboggan

Got a link?

https://www.skiracing.com/premium/ti...arc-girardelli

**iriponsnow** · 01-22-2018, 02:57 PM

SuperLegga has a metal heel lug guard ?! Whats that about FlexionPhil?

**Skidog** · 01-22-2018, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by grskier

Does the walk/ski mode actual not develop play after 10 days of skiing? Don't get me wrong, I've loved the first 10 days of skiing in all 3 or 4 pairs of my cochise.

huh..i never noticed this and i have like 120 daysish on my cochise..in and out of bounds...older model, goldish color maybe 2nd or 3rd gen? Maybe i just am too stupid to notice? Never really effected my skiing, but maybe i suck at that too?

**N1CK.** · 01-22-2018, 04:26 PM

two full seasons on my 120s, zero play here.

**TahoeJ** · 01-22-2018, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by comish

Just curious, is it just the weight that you believe they failed on the execution or otherwise?

No it was just my strong belief that an airbag should actually deploy when pulled. Not exactly confidence inspiring when it isn’t working in your living room much less out in the elements. Wrote a very in-depth review on BackCountry and expected to hear from BD but never a word.

**gramboh** · 01-22-2018, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Sandbox

not sure if discussed but it looks like Arcteryx is testing a new ski backpack.

I've seen it around the ole Instagram.....looks pretty cool

Ski pack but not an airbag I assume?

**LeoK** · 01-23-2018, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by gramboh

Ski pack but not an airbag I assume?

yes ski pack not airbag (the Voltair suits me fine btw). Seems to come of some mods their athletes made on the alpha FL ( old concepts from Arrakis series. See more discussion here:
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...-does-it-exist