2021-2022 speculations and news

[Cheizz]

It's that time of the year again.

What news - confirmed or not - is there on next season's new ski gear?

Sources and pictures always make for a better read...

 

[Cheizz]

I heard a rumor (source: Dutch winter sports retail association) about a new Ortovox avalanche transceiver. Apparently, it contains new technology that does not interfere with phone signals but makes use of it to strengthen its capabilities to locate an avalanche victim under the snow. I have not yet found any documentation, though.

 

[GregK]

Attack2 17 bindings coming out(replacing both 16 and 18 I assume), Armada Declivity 108 Ti, Rossignol Black Ops 110mm(think narrower version of the 118 with more taper), new Volkl Mantra M6 gets 3D radius, new Dynastar LP 105 replacement and MFree 98 to replace Menace 98 finally.

Really looking forward to trying the new Black Ops 110 and MFree 98(menace 98 with modern MFree tip/tail I assume and maybe PU construction?).

 

[Philpug]

A lot more carry over graphics than usual...which IMHO is not a bad decision. I'd like to see more 2 year product cycles.

 

[Cheizz]

The Dutch brand manager of Blizzard (amongst others) told me that he expects more carry-overs and fewer new releases due to COVID-19. Is that the main reason behind that trend, you think/know?

 

[AlpedHuez]

A lot more carry over graphics than usual...which IMHO is not a bad decision. I'd like to see more 2 year product cycles.

Can you confirm whether or not the Black Ops (Sender et al) asymmetric "splash of granite" topsheets carry over for 21/22? Hopefully not!

 

[Philpug]

The Dutch brand manager of Blizzard (amongst others) told me that he expects more carry-overs and fewer new releases due to COVID-19. Is that the main reason behind that trend, you think/know?

AGAIN, We have repeated, "What was going to happen in the next 5 years has happened in the past 10 months." Two year cycles are healthier for the industry including the manufacturer, the retailer and yes the consumer. There is no need to change graphics every season, all it does is reduce the perceived value of the product and increase the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO). We have started to see this trend of late and we have been writing about it on these pages for the past few years. Two Year Graphics and Four Year Product Cycles.

 

[Chris Axebiker]

Looking forward to another round of Elan "Black Edition" Ripsticks in 96 and 106. The Ripstick 96 protos I skied last year (now this year's production) were really a step up for an already super ski, and being able to ski a Ripstick with this year's layup but having 4 carbon rods instead of 2 REALLY has me excited!

 

[Gnarvin]

I would be very interested in learning more about the M6 Mantras with 3D radius. I haven’t seen any info around on those that I can recall.

 

[Philpug]

I would be very interested in learning more about the M6 Mantras with 3D radius. I haven’t seen any info around on those that I can recall.

And not just 3D sidecut....I am embargoed until next month.

 

[Ecimmortal]

Is there any truth to the rumor that the Booster Strap patent has expired? Opening the door for boot manufacturers to include a dynamic strap as opposed to the crappy ones that they come with?

 

[Noodler]

Is there any truth to the rumor that the Booster Strap patent has expired? Opening the door for boot manufacturers to include a dynamic strap as opposed to the crappy ones that they come with?

That's what Ellsworth stated on a recent Blister Gear:30 podcast. I'm assuming it must be true. He pondered that we're going to see lots of elasticized power straps across all the boot manufacturers.

 

[Gnarvin]

And not just 3D sidecut....I am embargoed until next month.

Soooo...it is next month now

 

[Philpug]

Soooo...it is next month now

This month is last months next month. Monday.

 

[jwilli]

This month is last months next month. Monday.

But will there be demos at the clubhouse??

 

[Philpug]

But will there be demos at the clubhouse??

I am trying to get a pair to put in the rotation.

 

[silverback]

Saw some new Rossi top sheets today

 

[GregK]

Saw some new Rossi top sheets today

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Wondering if that’s the VERY HIGHLY anticipated Black Ops 110 twin tip on the extreme left? Looks similar length(187/186cm) beside the Sender Ti(?) which you don’t have the option for in the Dynastar MFree 108. Intrigued!!!

 

[silverback]

The tail was in the shade so it is hard to see but it was labeled a black ops

 

[Erik Timmerman]

A new Rossi and a prototype Fischer.