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Review of Pierre Gignoux Black Ski Mountaineering Boots: Light, Comfortable and Performance Driven

7 Comments | Posted in Gear, Tech & Food, Reviews by | November 18, 2017
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Quick overview: Usual Retail Price:  €1330 Euro ($1600 USD) + VAT if buying within Europe Weight: 600 grams with liner (size 26) Sizes … [Read more...]

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Gear Guide To Your First Skimo Racing Setup: Skis, Boots, Bindings, and more

16 Comments | Posted in Gear, Tech & Food, Skimo Racing by | December 20, 2016
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When it comes to shopping for your first-ever skimo racing setup there is no "fit-for-all" advice as each person's goals, budget and athletic … [Read more...]

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450 grams: New La Sportiva Stratos Hi-Cube Skimo Racing Boots

1 Comment | Posted in Gear, Tech & Food by | January 21, 2016
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"How much lighter can they get? How much longer to 300 grams?" That's what I keep asking myself every year now since new superbly light skimo boots … [Read more...]

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Long-term Review: Dynafit RC-1 Skimo Boots

3 Comments | Posted in Reviews by | December 21, 2015
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Quick overview: Usual full price: $2150 USD Weight: 507 g (size 27) Cuff Rotation: 75 degrees Forward Lean: 12/18 deg Material: Carbon … [Read more...]

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