Voile Objective BC Ski and Scarpa T2 Boot Review Part 3
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Testing the Voile Objective BC ski / Scarpa T2 boot / 3 Pin binding combination on Spring snow conditions in Grand Teton National Park of Wyoming. This is part 3 of 3
WoW that place is just so beautiful, thanks for that informative video !
Thank you for your reviews. I'm sold for T2's now.
The T2's are a great boot and I'm still enjoying them this season. While they can be used with a fixed 3 pin binding as show in this video, they are a pretty stiff boot for moving about in the flats. I normally ski the T2's with a Voile V6 ski and the Switchback X2 binding, and love that combination for backcountry skiing where downhill is the primary focus.
Wish I'd seen this when you first put it up! We began switching from lift skiing to backcountry over last year, and unfortunately, there are zero T2's available in my size (31.5). I'm told Scarpa hasn't poured any new molds for quite a while now, preferring to switch to the newer NTN system. Talking with techs in shops all over, I'm told the new system is more geared to lift-served, and I'm going away from that. Fortunately, my wife did find some in her size!
Looks like paradise and Wyoming I used to read about in ski magazines. Jackson Hole, WY in those neck of the woods non?
It has been a great ski season here in Northwest Wyoming.
Thanks Tom, great to see detail of the flex in the T2 on snow. How do they compare to the T4 for kick and glide on the flat/gentle uphill slopes? Looks like maybe you would be on your toes a bit too much to be comfortable/efficient doing long days kick and glide in rolling terrain?
Both the T4 and T2 are a big step up in support and downhill control when compared to a soft backcountry boot. I wouldn't recommend either boot for kicking along in the flats and gentle slopes. The T2 Eco is at its best for use as a "downhill" boot. As you would expect, the T4 is a better choice for flat/gentle slopes than the T2, but I think most would prefer to use a softer backcountry boot. I've owned two different generations of the T4's, and would probably still be skiing on them if they agreed with my feet. Lots of people use the T4's without issue. Both the T2's and the T4's work fine on the approach and climb. As shown in the video, the T2's work better than I expected on the flats. Neither should be considered for doing long days of kick and glide in rolling terrain.
@@tomm9850 Thanks Tom. Your channel is really good for seeing this stuff in action. I have only ever used T4s for backcountry so not much experience to compare, but it worked great for me on long days and hut to hut in Norway (with Fischer Nordic touring skis and wax). I think my downhill technique is too bad to use a lighter boot outside of tracks! I was wondering if I could get away with T2 Ecos for the same use, but enabling more steep off track downhill thrown in. I guess I need to try a lot more stuff out first. Cheers!
The T2's feel pretty similar to the T4's for moving about on the flats. They are heavier, but not as restrictive as one might imagine by just looking at the boot. The T2's are the most powerful downhill boot in my quiver. That being said, it's probably a good idea to use the lightest gear (boots and skis) that you are comfortable with. I wouldn't trade a few minutes of downhill bliss in heavy gear if most of the day's tour could be skied comfortably in lighter gear. I don't know which skis and bindings you are using with your T4's, but the T4's are a good match for the wider end of the Fischer skis. Hope you have a great winter and that you find the perfect setup for your skiing. :)
@@tomm9850 Thanks for the reply Tom. The Norway trip was with G3 Targas. I'm looking to get my first set up, which will probably become a quiver. I have light Saloman SNS boots for roller skis so know that light feeling, but in backcountry I like plastic. TTS bindings would be ideal but don't think the right NTN boot for me exists yet. I'm going to be practicing downhill (learning the tele turn) at indoor snow centres (best I can do in the UK most of the year!), so might try T2, with the option to use T4 in Norway this winter. Then when Scarpa releases the perfect NTN boot I can get some more skis and bindings! (And I thought my kayak habit was bad.) Thanks again, and I will keep watching your channel for inspiration.