Super nice & flowy video! Also love that board, quite hard to get outside eu 😅
@samuilcyfer527818 күн бұрын
Cool music too!Who is that voice?
@alkoop10024 күн бұрын
Bamboo poles 👍
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
I love them!
@johneverton5342Ай бұрын
So if you had to choose a one ski quiver? I have a bias owning Blades and Sakanas
@andrewyao6081Ай бұрын
One of the only videos of soemone riding the RAD 97s! How'd they compare to the Rossignol Black Ops 98 you road in your other video?
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Didn't get enough time on the Lib Tech for a complete assessment. First impressions are that they are both strong, damp feeling skis. The Black Ops felt comfortable and intuitive within the first couple of turns. Black Ops makes nice round turns and feels very smooth. I was so impressed with the Black Ops 98 I picked up a pair of the Black Ops 118 for next season. First test on the Lib Tech did not go well. Mounted binding on the recommended line but was having trouble controlling the tips. Remounted 3 cm forward and that seemed to fix the problem. The RAD 97 is pretty stiff with lots of camber which gives it nice grip on firm snow. The ski has a very different feel from the rest of my current quiver and I was having trouble carving on edge. Not a very intuitive ski initially but I will say the more time I got on it the more I liked it! Looking forward to some more testing.
@mrsmel269Ай бұрын
your yard looks fun as heck enjoy the slops and #livetoride
@dynastar87692 ай бұрын
Super!
@ricklachaine54062 ай бұрын
Good job on video. I have a question. Do you ever ski the Blade Optic 96 on piste in groomed/hard packed/icy conditions? I have 2024 model of this ski and I find it doesn’t like to be going across the fall line in shorter turns to check speed on steeper runs. In such conditions I find it difficult to find sweet spot.
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
I did ski the Optic 96 on some groomed runs, firm but not icy. It has a strong feel right under foot which felt nice for setting an edge but is pretty loose tip/tail. Feels better skied with a more neutral upright stance verses a more traditional forward stance. I didn't notice any trouble's that you mentioned but honestly haven't had enough time on the ski to make an accurate assessment.
@ricklachaine540623 күн бұрын
@@hayhead92thank you for your response. I think you’re right on the best stance on these skis. For sure they’re very solid underfoot. I still find short turns are not their strong point. They seem to prefer pointing downhill. I feel they are more of a free ride ski than anything else. Definitely better all mountain skis out there.
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
@@ricklachaine5406 Agree they are more free ride than all mountain. Rossignol Black Ops 98 or Nordica unleashed 98 for playful all mountain ski with strong damp feel. Great on groomers, nice round turns. Variety of turn shapes, large sweet spot. Great on and off trail. Nordic Unleased has more edge bite, Rossignol Black Ops slightly damper. I'll also throw in Armada Declivity 102. A bit more directional ski, not as damp but right in the mix with the Black Ops and the Unleashed. Thank me later lol.
@ricklachaine540623 күн бұрын
@@hayhead92 that is very helpful. I much appreciate that. Thank you :-)
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
@@ricklachaine5406 No problem, glad to help.
@wolfhands25082 ай бұрын
Good vibes right here
@KalumFishingBC2 ай бұрын
Where is this track?
@prorider1692 ай бұрын
Hi, what do you recommend for pump track? Regular or carver tugboat?
@charliesteen11362 ай бұрын
Does the suspension bottom out alot?
@driverjohns60512 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for posting. I ski the Kendo 88 currently, but really want to try these out. I'm looking for a less demanding, fun, easy to turn ski so I can play in the trees with the kids.
@aleksandrar51312 ай бұрын
whats the song/band name?
@amateurstanding3 ай бұрын
Are Catamarans still good?
@hayhead9228 күн бұрын
For sure!! If you looking for a super agile playful deep powder ski it's up their with the best of them.
@wolfhands25083 ай бұрын
Good vibes!!!
@insanogeddon3 ай бұрын
You sold me on this board .. I have been drawn to the Super Chief/Dipper from the start but was hesitating as the Ripper gets top billing
@nathanratermann92043 ай бұрын
I love the Sashimi!! It’s one of my favorite boards to ride! Such fun
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Totally agree! One of the best powder boards I've tried so far!
@BIGJOEProductions-iv8xq3 ай бұрын
Dig your channel !!! im 5'9" 235lb .....you have inspired me to start filming too! Cheers fron CDA Idaho/Schweitzer resort
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
That's wicked! Our stats are pretty similar.
@whoisthe14123 ай бұрын
Are those 172 or 180? Thanks.
@tucker1010103 ай бұрын
188cm
@andrewstarkes17123 ай бұрын
Dude...!!
@andrewstarkes17123 ай бұрын
Did you ever get the goods !!
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
I do what I can.
@willemgijs38033 ай бұрын
What angles and stance did you run on the squash for carving.
@deadenear3 ай бұрын
Just a note . I bought this bike and it has a lot of good qualities but it is not a good climber. I am faster climbing on my 90's 26er 4130 steel frame bike. Done a lot of comparing with Strava segments.
@whoisthe14123 ай бұрын
172 or 180?
@hayhead92Ай бұрын
188 cm.
@evgenyshevelev61003 ай бұрын
Hi. What do you think about this board for powder preferably?
@v.n_videography19644 ай бұрын
hey, is this ski good riding switch?
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Yes, feels pretty natural switch to me.
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Main take away for me with these skis is they are very light weight, very smeary and easy to pivot, and stiffer than expected which makes them more all mountain capable than some other comparable skis with a softer flex.
@MidiOqirr4 ай бұрын
Did you have to change any cables for those bars?
@JBthe3rd4 ай бұрын
You got every angle didn’t you? 💪🏽Love my Harpoon, that thing Rips! 🏄🏽
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Wicked board! Great all rounder.
@mprud25794 ай бұрын
Are you riding the 159CM ?
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
You bet. I'm 5' 10" / 240 lbs.
@mprud25794 ай бұрын
Awesome footage ....what a killer powder day !!!!
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Thanks! Baldy is a really fun small resort with great snow conditions.
@andrewstarkes17124 ай бұрын
Can hear that base structure on the snow !!
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
Gotta love base structure!
@tq80764 ай бұрын
Oregon dunes?
@edmcmackey61404 ай бұрын
Excellent clip. Mind telling me where you have your bindings mounted, and whether you like where they’re at. I’m debating where to mount mine.
@AW33COM2 ай бұрын
You need these at standard line.
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
I mounted on the recommended line initially which I think was minus 7 from center. Skied them there a couple of times, wasn't terrible but I typically prefer most of my skis with a more forward mount(-3 to -5). Moved forward 3 cm which is what you see in the video(-4). Felt better but decided to keep going. Ended up dead center. I don"t usually go dead center but for some reason on this ski it feels right for me.
@hayhead9223 күн бұрын
These are the 187cm lenght. Im 5' 10", 240 lbs. If I went with the 177 I would mount at -3 or -4.
@andrewstarkes17124 ай бұрын
Cool looking playground !!
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
The go pro doesn't do the views justice.
@smrtmike4 ай бұрын
Been thinking about adding the blade to my quiver for groomer days/hardpack/frozen granular snow. You make them look way more versatile than what other people say! Looks like they turn really easy in deeper snow too
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
They are the most versatile ski in my current quiver. Powder performance surprised me the most. Handles chop like a boss, too. Highly recommend this ski. Blade Optic 96 is also pretty impressive.
@user-ze6wg3nq9h4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review on a powder snow. This review is exactly that I was looking for. I have bataleon surfer and evil twin. I used to ride surfer for now but I was wondering that bataleon snowboard has 3bt technology so even twin board could make it possible on a powder snow. You prove it. I'm 170lbs and my evil twins is 152cm. Regular stance with +15, -9 All I want to know is your set back position Did you set back? Or just using reference stance?
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
Front foot as far back as possible. Rear foot as far back as you feel comfortable.
@Mcneds4 ай бұрын
There is not enough snow at pk this season
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
No doubt. Bad year for snow everywhere in B.C.
@Mcneds4 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 did my ast1 and posted a video of the run down and got hung up on the willows lots lol
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
@@Mcneds Ha! Been there done that.
@TheOrenShaga4 ай бұрын
Hallo. what is your weight and height? 😊
@TheOrenShaga4 ай бұрын
I am 82 kg and 176cm
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
240 lbs/109 kg, 5' 10"/178 cm.
@TheOrenShaga4 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 and foot size? Thank you
@TheOrenShaga4 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 and How did the board ride with such a size? Do you think about board Pow nitro? I don’t choose between fintwin and pow))
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
@@TheOrenShaga I'm size 9 US
@alexalexeev6954 ай бұрын
Do they really ski short? I'm thinking about M Free 99 but debating between 179 and 185. I was reading somewhere that 185 measures 181.7. I'm approximately 6' and 210 lbs.
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
Yes, they do. I would typically go 180 but heard the same thing you did and went 185. I'm glad I did.
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
In this video I'm skiing the 170. Gave them to my son. Too short and too soft at this length. Loved the ski and bought the 185 cm. Skied the 185 a couple of times this season and their perfect for me. 5' 10", 240lbs.
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
There is about 20% tip and 20% tail rocker on the M Free 99 giving it a powder ski profile. Salomon QST 98 has a similar profile, weight, flex, but even tighter turn radius.
@alexalexeev6954 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92@hayhead92 Thanks, man, for a quick reply; ordering 185 then !!
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
@alexalexeev695 Really fun ski! Your going to love it!
@Maya-yh7jj4 ай бұрын
Hey where is this located? I'm going to be visiting pg and I won't move unless I can ride.. Biking is everything to me. Thx
@hayhead924 ай бұрын
These trails are located along Foothills boulevard.
@natec73985 ай бұрын
Nice, how do you like the board so far? I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on one
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
I love it. One of my favorites in my quiver. Very well rounded.
@mprud25795 ай бұрын
aahhhhhhh soon as i seen the skis.........ahhhhhh Get back on that board Hayhead 100%
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Two Planker Wanker.
@mprud25795 ай бұрын
lol good one ...cheers@@hayhead92
@bjornraberg54755 ай бұрын
Nice, I am bringing the wife snowboarding for the first time in two weeks. Can't wait!
@brianwebb91215 ай бұрын
Oh my word. What an awesome ride in the powder. I felt like I was floating along on that ride. Soooooo nice you had the powder basically to yourself. Great video!!!
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hard to beat a good day in the powder.
@Arsenix30005 ай бұрын
How skis behave on jets?
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Jets? Great soft snow ski. Soft flex. Not great on firm conditions. Has a very surface, smears feel.
@Arsenix30005 ай бұрын
Does the skay behave well on the hard track?
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
No, not very good on firm snow.
@nathanratermann92045 ай бұрын
Just bought this yesterday! Got the 160, will be here in a few days. Pumped
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
You should be pumped! It's a powder slayer!!
@dinosaurbones46145 ай бұрын
How’d it go in pow? Get any deeper rides on it?
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
Not yet, but I'm pretty confident it's going to be good. Hopefully, post some good powder footage of the Banker soon.
@gregsmith78215 ай бұрын
The Grelmin some times gets bad reviews in the powder but seemed to do well. What size was the board, weight was the rider and how far back were the bindings set?
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
The board is 148 cm. Rider is 240 lbs. Bindings set to the narrowest setting. Front foot all the way back. Rear foot all the way forward. Gremlin has pretty decent float.
@gregsmith78215 ай бұрын
@@hayhead92 Really appreciated. I have a Gremlin and hope to get some predicted pow in a few weeks. It will be the first time and I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm 185 on a 155, ride similar stance so thank you for the information, it gives me some confidence.👍
@hayhead925 ай бұрын
@@gregsmith7821 No problem. Really fun board! This particular day wasn't bottomless but I could have set my back foot further back to help keep the nose up if conditions were deeper.
@toshrasmusen24695 ай бұрын
@@gregsmith7821I’m 185 and just got the 158 cm. Let me know how yours goes I’ve seen the mixed reviews too haha. Hoping for the best
@gregsmith78215 ай бұрын
@@toshrasmusen2469 I'll try to remember. First chance of powder is in two weeks time. If you haven't heard back in three, give me a nudge.👍 Please also post your results.