Let's talk Kryptons

Philpug said:

That picture does not do it justice, it is damn sharp together.

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powbmps said:

Anyone using Booster straps with their Kryptons?

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skidmarks said:

I do but I run them outside the tongue

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powbmps said:

So it's used in place of the stock strap and anchored with the screw, correct?

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powbmps said:

I'm going to try some as well. I'm having a hard time picturing how you would run the strap behind the tongue though.

Wacky stuff indeed.

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Philpug said:

I am going to try a booster this year.

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skidmarks said:

Try a pair!

Was that a Nordica Polaris is your Boot Quiver picture? Have you ever skied them on a newer ski?

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Philpug said:

Details of the day and the skier:

Conditions: Okemo, 40-something degrees, slush.

My specs: 5’10”195 lb. Skiing 30+ years. Gear junkie by trade.

My own equipment: (as of 2/26/07 6:15 PM EST, Subject to change.)
Boots:
Dalbello Krypton Pro ID

Skis/Bindings:
A quiver of Hart skis

Boot TESTED:1982 Nordica Polaris knee-high rear entry boots

Skiing style/technique: I am heavy on my skis. I tend to muscle a ski. I ski with a compact low stance.

Preference in boots: I have been skiing a Flexon or Krypton for 20 some years since replacing my old Polaris's.

This was a throwback in time for me. I actually skied these boots from 82-85 before I switched to Flexons. I was curious how these boots would react with todays skis, since the last skis I skied with this boot was a 204cm Pre 1200SP. Even with this boot being a RE boot, the fit was still good, lateral response was also fine with todays skis ( I was on my yet to be stolen Twisted Twins) I took these in the bumps, cruiser and made short and long turns. I found that the boot was more comfortable with long turns than trying to make short ones, this suprized me, because I used to feel the boot was very quick to react...20+ years ago . Could I ski this boot today? maybe, I would have to try it on hard snow and with a ski that had a shorter TR...but I don't think I am going to bother, I will stay with my Kryptons.

Sorry, no pics or video.

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skidmarks said:

Yes. But to get the full advantage of the Booster it is designed to run behind the tongue. When you flex forward it pulls the upper cuff and pushes the tongue forward

http://www.skimetrix.com/instructions.php

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Philpug said:

Here is my review

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skidmarks said:

Thanks. So you have not skied in that boot for a long time?

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deadheadskier said:

Their just boots and graphics aren't everything, but unless you're someone like Greg who gets radical matching poles, the Pros are a bit over the top with the lime green.

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Philpug said:

Nope, not since April 08.

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Greg said:

Ha! Actually had the poles long before I considered the Kryptons, but radicalness just seems to happen to me like that...

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