
Brian H
Gender
Male
Height
6' 0"
Weight
175 lbs
Shoe Size
N/A
Skier Type
Type III - Aggressive
Ski Frequency:
N/A
Recent Posts
1/31/2023
After having an issue with the Twist Lock on one my TLT X boots, I was able to upgrade to the Blacklight. I got the same great fit and tourability as the X with the additional stiffness I like. I don't feel the need to add the power strap and it brings me back to my touring in race boot days. I love the simplicity of transitioning without mess with velcro. I even have pants with cutouts that permit transitioning without even pulling the cuffs up. I might have to pull those out of storage. 5 stars.
1/22/2023
I have a pair of Alien 1.1 circa 11/19. They have pretty light duty. I don't race and use them mainly for spring and summer corn skiing. The BOA snapped on my tonight during my dog walk tour. I've had 4 failures like this over the years, all in tour mode, 2 from the RS, 1 from the Dynafit TLT X and now from the Alien 1.1. What are my options to replace it? There is a snowboard shop in town that might do the work if I can't figure it out.
1/22/2023
Everytime I take these skis out I'm always pleased at how they perform. They remind me of the old Dynafit Broad Peaks which was a favorite among many ski alpinists many years ago. Hell, I still have mine. But the BL 78 gives the same skiing pleasure with a modern front end and less weight. They do everything pretty darn well. I'm 6' and 170 lbs and use the 170cm. I pair them with either race boots or a light touring boots depending on the mission.
12/6/2022
Does the new base plate still line up with the 170 heel drill pattern?
10/28/2022
On the other hand, reading the description of the Blacklight, there is the implication that the last is wider, maybe more than the X in which case I made the right choice.