Shop Talk: Backcountry Skis, Boots, & Bindings

GEAR:30 · Dec 10, 2021 · 50m

John Weir from Bentgate in Golden, CO, is back to discuss advances in backcountry skis; draw comparisons between some high-profile touring boots; and reassess the pros, cons, & compromises of various AT bindings.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Update on Bentgate (3:29)

Boots: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro vs Dynafit Radical Pro (8:41)

Scarpa F1 LT (19:03)

Advances in backcountry skis (22:29)

AT Bindings (26:49)

“Low Tech” bindings (29:48)

Dynafit Rotation bindings (35:21)

CAIC fundraiser (39:06)

Supply chain realities (42:19)

What We’re Celebrating (45:19)

RELATED LINKS

John Weir, GEAR:30, Ep. #120

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