Any potential issues with maxing out the release value to 11 on these?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

What about the instep space in the new Maestrale RS vs old ones having in mind the last has increased 1mm, has the instep changed at all?

Doug, thanks for this review. Longtime Scarpa Maestrale user here, I love the way they keep making excellent incremental improvements. One other thing about these boots I really like, is that, unlike a lot of other wider boots, they have good volume. I have a high arch foot, and other brands I have trouble sometimes with the volume even though the last is wide. This boot just fits me really well. And the liner is warm! Thanks again. Paul

Thanks for the perfect and simple explanation.

if your toes tough the front when standing up wont that be really painful when climbing ? or can you fix that with heat fitting

This is well done. I’m currently in TLT6s in a 27.7/297. I’m considering the DYNAFIT rad pros. I put my foot in a couple of shells. The 26.5/297 seems a little small and the 27.5/307 seems a little big. Any thoughts? Thanks

the skin that I got sent to me are about 6in short at the tail. I usually went longer in the past? It was not your shop but looking for advice? same skins as in your Demo.. thanks