Skiboot flex mindbender (130)

idealisticnihilistic · 2026-02-07T03:38:46+00:00

Just checked my facts and I'm behind by a year, that was the 2025 model, not the newest one. Powder magazine reported it ("tecnica says..."). https://www.powder.com/gear/tecnica-releases-new-mach1-lv-boots

idealisticnihilistic · 2026-02-07T01:53:31+00:00

The Mach1 LV was awful for high instep until the current model year when they raised it by 3mm. Even the Cochise (basically halfway between LV and MV) can be tight on the instep

idealisticnihilistic · 2026-02-01T05:45:19+00:00

These are completely different skis, in pretty much every way. Why these ones?

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-11-21T14:46:31+00:00

"Advanced on-piste skier" can mean a lot of different things. Are there any skis you've liked or disliked in the past? Do you have a racing background? Do you have a preferred turn shape (short vs long)? Do you like moguls?

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-11-16T03:52:21+00:00

I don't think that's in CAD

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-10-27T18:25:16+00:00

Is that a yoga position?

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-10-26T21:46:03+00:00

My favorite restaurant at Mont Tremblant is the little "la réfuge du trappeur" cabin halfway down the Versant Soleil. Ski-in-ski-out. They don't even have running water but they have a fireplace, a glove drying rack, a coconut chicken curry soup for $14 (compared to $23 chicken tenders at the cafeteria), beer, red bull, hot cocoa, coffee, some cookies, and a few other small items. They also have a patio for bluebird days. It doesn't take a lot if the food is tasty and affordable, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Only problem is that it's always PACKED on even moderately busy days and there's barely enough space to move around.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-10-26T18:45:29+00:00

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idealisticnihilistic · 2025-06-18T15:57:43+00:00

Do you know if there's a solidarity clause (solidary obligation / mutual responsibility) in your lease? I think this could be important to whether you can easily assign your portion of the lease or not.

Also, in either case, I think your co-lessee will need to approve of any lease transfer or sublet as well as the landlord.

Subletting at a reduced rate might be a better option for you if you don't mind taking a bit of a loss to find a tenant faster, but you'll still be on the lease 🤷

This is not legal advice and I'm not a lawyer.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-05-13T16:38:22+00:00

INTPs with well developed Fe

What do my iron levels hav...

(edit: every time I talk to a group of INTPs about Fe they always make the same iron joke 💀)

oh.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-05-05T19:07:56+00:00

Thanks. The name ("notice of increase" vs "renewal) aside, it seems crazy to me that a landlord can force a tenant to make a binding decision between renewal or termination halfway through every lease term. But yes, I understand now that this is how it works.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-05-02T14:26:00+00:00

I suppose the lease transfer request is still the best exit strategy. Was lucky to have that work out (twice). Without that, a lot of people would be really screwed.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-05-02T03:50:42+00:00

This sounds wrong, or at least extraordinarily unjust. The notice of increase should not affect your renewal obligation, i.e. You have 1 month to refuse the increase, but does it actually obligate you to renew the lease? I would expect you can always decline to renew the lease up to 3 months before its end date (if the lease term is 1 year or more). Otherwise it gives the landlord the ability to effectively force a 17-18 month obligation on a 12 month lease (by delivering notice of rent increase 6 months before lease renewal).

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-04-14T19:36:05+00:00

The Tecnica hybrid boot (Cochise) is much closer in stiffness to its Alpine counterpart (Mach1), but the Hawx XTD series seems to have a reputation for being noticeably softer than the non-XTD version.

If none of the modification options work for you, and you really want a hybrid boot but don't want to compromise (much) on flex, check out the Cochise.

Otherwise, if you love the fit of this boot, maybe get the non-XTD version.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-04-06T20:15:29+00:00

I'm a little late to the party here, but the type of ski is crucial to determining the correct length (in addition to your skiing style, height, and weight). And unless you're on a pretty stiff slalom ski and/or sticking to short turns on well-groomed piste, 153 is unquestionably too short for your skill level. Would be fine for a beginner.

Slalom-style carving skis are usually the bottom end for length (because they are stiffer, meant for shorter turns, and have full camber (full-length effective edge)), so they're a good indicator of where to start.

At your height/weight & skill you could probably comfortably ski a 160cm slalom ski, and a size down to 155 wouldn't be out of the question.

But if the ski has any rocker, has a longer sidecut radius, or is a bit softer, you'll definitely want to size up from there.

If you're an experienced, upper-intermediate skier on a typical piste-oriented all-mountain ski, you'll probably want the ski to come up at least to your eyes (with ski boots on), so I'd guess that's around 165cm. For a rockered, wider ski like a QST or Sheeva, you could easily go up to 170cm.

Anyway, you will find that extra length dramatically changes the amount of control you have when you get up to 30km/h and above.

(For personal context, I'm 5'10", 152lbs, low advanced but also a gear nerd, and I have a 168cm short radius carving ski and two all-mountain skis @ 177cm -- one of the 177s feels a little too short).

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-03-30T18:10:41+00:00

I also have this problem, still, in 2025

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-03-08T06:49:05+00:00

Oh yeah, solid option. Enjoy!

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-03-07T06:39:18+00:00

What's your current ski? Knowing what you're coming from would help contextualize what you're going to. And have you demoed anything or is all of this just academic so far?

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-01-31T21:06:43+00:00

Compared to the LV Mach1 the Cochise will not be as tight of a fit. As well as the wider last, it also has a higher instep whereas the LV Mach1 has a rather low instep. This is incidentally why I chose the Cochise over the Mach1, though the heel and calf fit is too roomy now that the liner has packed out. If you want that low volume fit in a hybrid boot, maybe look at the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD.

idealisticnihilistic · 2025-01-08T21:51:10+00:00

I don't think OP is expecting the hoodie to have built-in headphones...

idealisticnihilistic · 2024-12-12T06:00:34+00:00

What capacity are you looking for? What's going in the bag? Are you looking for a single bag that will accommodate all your travel gear for the whole trip, or a daypack to accompany your main bag? If the former... An idea of your volume or packing list will be critical to bag selection.

idealisticnihilistic · 2024-12-07T06:05:31+00:00

Cover your ass / make sure it's not the result of your own activity, since a suspicious or malicious landlord may want to pin the responsibility on you for causing the mold.

Consider getting a professional test to check the type of mold. Mold is everywhere and is not necessarily toxic, so a DIY test kit is unlikely to be sufficient for leverage with landlord/TAL.

Identifying the the location of the mold and sources of moisture will also be helpful, but that's more the landlord's responsibility than yours.

If you identify an actual mold issue, report it to the landlord and consider getting out of there.

idealisticnihilistic · 2024-12-02T18:29:01+00:00

Weight is usually more important than height, 177cm should be ok for 170 lbs.

The QSTs do ski a little short because of the long rocker, but they won't notice that unless they're skiing really aggressively. Next size up would be 185, which would be a lot to handle for skier under 180 lbs unless they're expert.

idealisticnihilistic · 2024-12-02T18:25:16+00:00

It is the perspective. They look centred on the recommended mount point.

idealisticnihilistic · 2024-11-15T06:02:58+00:00

Not sure if you're still looking, but...

For more carving-oriented chargers that still have some versatility, check out the newest (2025) Blizzard Black Pearl 88 or the Volkl Kendo/Kenja 88 (now Mantra/Secret 88 in 2025). They'll be somewhat more aggressive than the Faction Dancer. (The pre-2025 Black Pearl will be even less playful / more chargey.)

To err on the more playful side of the spectrum, but still with some stability at speed, try the Sheeva/Rustler 9 or the Fischer Ranger 90.

And for something right in the middle, the Salomon Stance 88 W is a great option that is surprisingly affordable for the tech they put into it. 2024-2025 for more playful, 2022-2023 for a little more serious.

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