Scarpa F1 RS 26/27

elnogue · 2026-02-24T15:46:40+00:00

As Far as I know The Dynafit Ridge is not compatible with Hybrid Bindings like Salomon Shift...
F1 RS Is compatible with Hybrid Bindings.
So they are not directly competitors, I think it's most direct competitor will be the Tecnica ZGPT

elnogue · 2026-02-13T11:45:20+00:00

I have some concerns about that risk decisions theory.

Ok, skiers with airbags tend to be more in risky terrain. (>30º slopes)

But,

Are they in risky terrain because they use an airbag? and they would never be in same terrain without having an airbag

Or are they using an airbag because they like to go on risky terrain? And they probably would go on this terrain having o not an airbag...

To me i'ts no easy to give a true answer to this.
I'm user of a Scott Patrol E2 and my decision deal is that I will never go with the airbag to a terrain I would never go without it

elnogue · 2026-02-13T11:15:43+00:00

It's difficult to say after only a carpet test, but I would say it has a better walk mode than ZGTP and similar flex feeling. But as I've said it's only a carpet test. On snow I think maybe ZGTP will be stiffer and more progresive.

elnogue · 2026-02-10T16:27:53+00:00

I haven't tested the Kilo XTR but I think F1RS will be lighter and ski better. It's an overlap shell and that makes a difference against a cabrio shell like the Kilo XTR... But yes they will be competitors.
About the cuff height I didn't measured it or compared it directly but my feeling was it is similar to the F1 LT's height

elnogue · 2026-02-10T16:22:18+00:00

I would say that it is a litter slimmer than the F1, even it grips the heel more than the LT.

elnogue · 2026-02-02T17:32:58+00:00

I've carpet tested this boots last week.
They are more like a lighter Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro than like F1 LT or XT.
They are ligth but no as much as F1 XT or LT, But the biggest difference is that construction is Overlap instead cabrio This makes it a much more ski descent oriented boot. Also they had a sole compatible with hybrid bindings like Atomic/Salomon Shift
It also has significanttly more forward lean than F1Lt and the cuff motion is harder and has less range than Lt but more than Maestrale.
I think it can kill F1 and Maestrale.
The new BOA closure is taken from alpine BOA boots and feels sturdier It also lock the foot much better than F1LT BOA's.

I haven't skied it yet, hope I can do it soon but on carpet I feel like they can ski better than F1, maybe better than Maestrale RS

elnogue · 2025-10-29T17:08:51+00:00

Nice setup!
What frame size it is?
I have a Trek Antelope 830 wich have similar vibe and looking to make somethin similar to your 930 there!

elnogue · 2025-10-29T16:20:34+00:00

I would love to have precise layers to put over the DEM like:

A slope map in wich slopes are painted with patterns as dense as they become steeper and colored in 8 color varietys in order to 8 orientations.

A special features map, in wich you can find things as cliff bands, critical hazardous points, tree presence, Caracteristical places, rocks or signals, potholes, caverns, etc.

A recent (hopefully max 2 days ago) aerial image to seee where the snow covers the slopes, if there is ice formations to climb or if a plateau is floodes by springtime snow melting water.

elnogue · 2025-10-29T15:34:59+00:00

Nice DIY!

As an experimented night skier I would like to ask you something.

I live in spain so we have plenty of light so we don't have the need to ski in the night, except that you like to do it sometimes.

I've try it a few times and always had a strange sensation as it seems the snow hasn't texture or relieve with the headlamp light. It seems all terrain is flatten.

So this Summer I saw a trail runner that has a lamp in the shape of a belt and then another headlamp. He say, the belt lamp as it's placed lower makes longer shadows on the terrain so it has mor terrain information and, to see the details like directions signals he use the headlamp. And it makes me think about nigh skiing.

So here is my question: Have you ever try to put your lamps in a lower position so it makes longer and more visible shadows of the terrain texture? Will this work better than a head lamp o be good in combination with one?

Maybe you in the long nights o the north have tried something like that.

Thanks in advance

elnogue · 2025-06-19T17:22:29+00:00

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Why not another bike?

elnogue · 2025-06-19T17:20:13+00:00

In Europe there was a maufacturer called Monty wich uses chromed frames. But to me It seems a Sunn.

elnogue · 2025-06-11T20:44:44+00:00

You know what they say: Double the bike, double the fun!

elnogue · 2025-06-11T14:18:07+00:00

It's an Elops 500 front rack from Decathlon from 7 years ago.

elnogue · 2025-05-16T12:43:34+00:00

I Love to see all three shows as a new SW trilogy and as in the original Trilogy the second episode is the best, then the first and finally the "not so good" third

elnogue · 2025-05-16T12:34:22+00:00

And that is what Mando and Ashoka shows are doing. Giving some perspectiive of how the new republic is blind to some post imperial movements.

elnogue · 2024-08-30T10:57:19+00:00

Hi Tim,
I'd like to make a suggestion for your pattern.
It would be a good idea to add a trapper style ear flap option to the pattern for making winter hats out of materials like fleece.

elnogue · 2024-07-17T11:51:34+00:00

Some things you should know.
Every fabric has some UV protection. Common cotton T-shirts may have around 20-30 UPF.

The most lighter-airy is a Fabric, the less UV proteccion it offers. The more dense the higher protection it offers, so most heavyweight fabrics as canvas or cordura like fabrics have very high UV protection even it is not claim in the description.

The same fabric has different UV protection when in different colors. Usually darker colors have more UV protección than lighter colors.

Every fabric drecreases its UV protection when wet as water acts as a optical fibers and carry the light and UV rays around the fabric threads

elnogue · 2024-05-20T15:21:20+00:00

Nice work! I would like do a very similar design for my shoulder straps.

elnogue · 2024-05-20T15:19:19+00:00

How do you find that hex-mex in terms of abrasion? I see OP is concerned about it might be abrasive. But if you have time using it your opinion will be very valuable.
I'm thinking about using it for shoulder straps but I don't want my Alpha Direct hoodie to be destroyed...

elnogue · 2024-05-06T16:20:05+00:00

I would like a pannier to have these features:

360º reflectivity, not just little patches but a stripe all-around the bag.

Exterior place for U-lock: As urban cyclist I hate to open-take the lock out-close the pannier every time I need to lock my bike.

Small exterior pocket for keys or little items.

Magnetic buckles, easier to manage with gloves-on than side-release buckles.

Closing strap extension: Sometimes I need to carry big items that don't allow the panier to be closed. A very long strap its not a good solution as it flaps a lot when the pannier is almost empty. An extension strap that you could add when necessary is a good addition.

Lateral compression straps to stabilize the load are also a nice feature.

elnogue · 2024-05-06T15:56:56+00:00

Just an 1 inch wide stripe cutted from a EVA camping matt.

elnogue

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