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Is this something you ever consider? I'm replacing my Volkl AC3s due to their (perceived) excess weight, but It seems a bit futile considering the weight of my boots.
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Is this something you ever consider? I'm replacing my Volkl AC3s due to their (perceived) excess weight, but It seems a bit futile considering the weight of my boots.
I can tell you do not have size 14 feet. :dunce: For turnability, what you say may be true but boot weight is a significant contributor to fatigue which also effects turnability. Same ski with different weight boots skis markably different.Boot weight is not as crucial as ski weight because the skier is close to the axis of rotation. The further from the axis of rotation, the more penalty weight is because of its large moment arm and higher angular inertia. That's what lay skiers refer to as "swing weight." Unless you're doing a lot of hiking with your boots, the weight is not nearly as important as ski weight in terms of turnability.
I can tell you do not have size 14 feet. :dunce: For turnability, what you say may be true but boot weight is a significant contributor to fatigue which also effects turnability. Same ski with different weight boots skis markably different.
My 30.5 mondo X-Wave 10s weight in at 15+ pounds.
:-o:-o:-o My whole setup is only 18 pounds.
That is untrue for the stiffer end of the spectrum. AT Boot manufacturers are currently beefing up their lines considerably to the point that several AT boots are stiffer than Alpine. JimG has made the Garmont Adrenelines work inside the ropes and that is two boots down from Garmonts stiffest. Lots of AT people (chargers) are looking for boots to do both touring and skiing at areas. Personally, I think too much emphasis has recently been put on ultra stiff AT boots. Look at the specs on the Garmont Shamen (no tour mode!) or Scarpa Tornado. These boots are meant for in bounds use inside the ropes.
That is untrue for the stiffer end of the spectrum. AT Boot manufacturers are currently beefing up their lines considerably to the point that several AT boots are stiffer than Alpine. JimG has made the Garmont Adrenelines work inside the ropes and that is two boots down from Garmonts stiffest. Lots of AT people (chargers) are looking for boots to do both touring and skiing at areas. Personally, I think too much emphasis has recently been put on ultra stiff AT boots. Look at the specs on the Garmont Shamen (no tour mode!) or Scarpa Tornado. These boots are meant for in bounds use inside the ropes.
My buddy speant 700 or so bucks on the Adrenelines last year and they are shot. . By Feb of last year he went out and bought a pair of Nordicas. If you could build a lighter AT boot that had all the performance of a alpine boot then why would they continue to make alpine boots?
Not looking to argue but heck what esle is there to do.