Comments on: Dynafit New and Improved – Part 4 – Packs Crampons and More http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:04:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ryan http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-23863 Ryan Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:28:56 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1695#comment-23863 While this post is a bit old, has anyone had personal experience with the Manaslu 32 ski pack? While this post is a bit old, has anyone had personal experience with the Manaslu 32 ski pack?

]]> By: databot http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-14335 databot Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:17:05 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1695#comment-14335 Lou & Fernando - Thanks for the thoughts. I'm going to play around with ramp angle and the forward lean. Lou, the post you referenced was a good start, but I'd love to see a more detailed post about measuring ramp angle for those of us non-racers who thought all boots were flat... Lou & Fernando – Thanks for the thoughts. I’m going to play around with ramp angle and the forward lean. Lou, the post you referenced was a good start, but I’d love to see a more detailed post about measuring ramp angle for those of us non-racers who thought all boots were flat…

]]> By: Randonnee http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-14327 Randonnee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:24:09 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1695#comment-14327 Yes, but I would not compare the Zzero3C in any way with the TLT3, TLT AT or TLT4. I have had all of those boots. The Zzero3C in my view is the direct descendant of the Aero 3-buckle but much lighter, and perhaps stiffer. The rear spoiler on the Aero that extended upward one inch really amplified the efficacy of that 3- buckle boot- that would be a great feature for the Zzero3. The TLT3 for me worked well only on such a short, noodle ski for my weight that it was not really useful. The TLT AT powered my Shuksan skis well. The Aero 3-buckle actually overpowered my Shuksans and was just enough in powder for my FR10. In my 8 years on Dynafit boots and bindings I feel that the quality and performance of the boots and skis has now improved so as to be completely unlike and much better than a few years ago. Yes, but I would not compare the Zzero3C in any way with the TLT3, TLT AT or TLT4. I have had all of those boots. The Zzero3C in my view is the direct descendant of the Aero 3-buckle but much lighter, and perhaps stiffer. The rear spoiler on the Aero that extended upward one inch really amplified the efficacy of that 3- buckle boot- that would be a great feature for the Zzero3. The TLT3 for me worked well only on such a short, noodle ski for my weight that it was not really useful. The TLT AT powered my Shuksan skis well. The Aero 3-buckle actually overpowered my Shuksans and was just enough in powder for my FR10.

In my 8 years on Dynafit boots and bindings I feel that the quality and performance of the boots and skis has now improved so as to be completely unlike and much better than a few years ago.

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-14325 Lou Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:42:35 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1695#comment-14325 Randonnee, someone from Dynafit pointed out that they were still bringing that boot in and that I needed to amend this post. I'm glad they helped keep the blog accurate, and good the lighter boots will be available for "enlightened" skiers (grin)! I really liked my old TLT boots back in the day. Wore them out, and have always wanted to rig up another pair after seeing how so many folks in Europe utilize that type of gear. I'll probably do it at some point. I still like my Scarpa F1s for a lightweight option, but they've never fit my foot that well and I never seem to have the time to take them to the next level of fitting, so would be good to have another lightweight option in the boot quiver! Randonnee, someone from Dynafit pointed out that they were still bringing that boot in and that I needed to amend this post. I’m glad they helped keep the blog accurate, and good the lighter boots will be available for “enlightened” skiers (grin)! I really liked my old TLT boots back in the day. Wore them out, and have always wanted to rig up another pair after seeing how so many folks in Europe utilize that type of gear. I’ll probably do it at some point. I still like my Scarpa F1s for a lightweight option, but they’ve never fit my foot that well and I never seem to have the time to take them to the next level of fitting, so would be good to have another lightweight option in the boot quiver!

]]> By: Randonnee http://www.wildsnow.com/1695/dynafit-crampons-pack-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-14321 Randonnee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:35:47 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1695#comment-14321 Hooray for the Zzero3! Today I toured nice powder on my Zzero3C and Manaslu. So light, it was easy to walk fast. On the downhill as long as I did not get in the back seat I had all of the power needed to turn that Manaslu in tight, medium, or long radius turns. I think that part of the back seat thing is that the Manaslu is relatively soft for my bulk and compared to my FR 10, so I have to ski in good form and stay balanced. Admittedly, skiing the Zzero3 requires more technique than when using the Zzero4, but the light weight and comfort for walking/ skinning is tremendous! Hooray for the Zzero3! Today I toured nice powder on my Zzero3C and Manaslu. So light, it was easy to walk fast. On the downhill as long as I did not get in the back seat I had all of the power needed to turn that Manaslu in tight, medium, or long radius turns. I think that part of the back seat thing is that the Manaslu is relatively soft for my bulk and compared to my FR 10, so I have to ski in good form and stay balanced. Admittedly, skiing the Zzero3 requires more technique than when using the Zzero4, but the light weight and comfort for walking/ skinning is tremendous!

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