Jonathan S

I have the 2021-22 closeout version, mounted with ATK Revolution WC bindings, driven by La Sportiva Stratos V boots. At ~150 lbs, I went with the 165cm length, with some trepidation over float adequacy. However, sure seems fine so far! Granted, I have used them for only two outings with a total of ~10k vertical feet. Yet that has included a big range of conditions: wind-scoured ice, some weird (yet supportable) crust, perfect powder, very heavy powder, and powder in between the prior two categories. T...

The basis for my experience is actually the predecessor model, the V, with which I have ascended 1.2 million vertical for skiing, plus some lift-served “victory laps” skiing after dawn patrol. However, my impression is that the VI is really more of a V.ii since the only difference seems to be extending the height and coverage (in the rear) of the integrated zippered gaiter. Which is about the only conceivable improvement I could think of for the V! I have a lengthy tome on the Stratos V that can be acc...

I never would have imagined that ATK could improve upon my much-beloved SL World Cup bindings (whether rebranded by Hagan for my pairs, or by various other partners, or under ATK’s own branding). Fortunately ATK engineers have a better imagination than I do! Admittedly though, the improvements are relatively minor. However, the Revolution is lighter, which would seem to be an impossible accomplishment. Granted, not much lighter, but still, lighter. This is both because the toe piece design is lighte...

Whoops, just realized that this product listing is for the UNinsulated version. I've gone through several pairs of the prior variation on that (with a Boa, mainly for add'l shock & awe value), not because of lack of durability, but just because I love the design so much for all my skimo training racing down into temps around the mid 20s F. Below that, and the uninsulated version does get cold. But at those temps and higher, the dexterity is outstanding, and the sans-strap system is both practical and super...

I’ve used a pair of these for many years, long enough that I’ve just about worn through them. (Meanwhile I’ve worn through many pairs of the non-insulated version.) As a lightly insulated softshell glove, it’s totally fine. But when paired with the Leki Mezza pole (or any other Leki nordic race pole), it’s totally awesome, since you don’t use any strap at all! Sure, the practical benefits of these are not life-altering, but the shock & awe value is … both shocking and awesome. Seriously, even after usi...