Comments on: Garmont Radium Ski Mountaineering Boot – Coming Fall 2008 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:29:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Garmont Axon Alpine Touring Ski Boot Review - FeedTheHabit.com http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-6020 Garmont Axon Alpine Touring Ski Boot Review - FeedTheHabit.com Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:55:15 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-6020 [...] has quite the line up of 4 buckle boots that will hit the market next winter (boots like the Radium that is also Dynafit compatible) the Axon is the first Dynafit compatible boot in their Free Ride category that keeps the downhill [...] [...] has quite the line up of 4 buckle boots that will hit the market next winter (boots like the Radium that is also Dynafit compatible) the Axon is the first Dynafit compatible boot in their Free Ride category that keeps the downhill [...]

]]> By: John Sherwood http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2022 John Sherwood Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:25:56 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-2022 I got the Radiums this year too. I live in Jackson Hole,WY and ski both in bounds, behind the resort and serious backcountry. They ARE the most comfortable ski boot I have ever owned. They also walk very well and naturally... maybe a little restricted on rear movement, but they are a 4 buckle. They are also very light. The only thing more I could ask for would be a little more stiff once cranked down, especially since they put you in a little more upright of a stance. In good powder they are great, on groomed slopes they are fine, but if you like variable conditions on steep terrain I would go with the Argon for sure. I got the Radiums this year too. I live in Jackson Hole,WY and ski both in bounds, behind the resort and serious backcountry. They ARE the most comfortable ski boot I have ever owned. They also walk very well and naturally… maybe a little restricted on rear movement, but they are a 4 buckle. They are also very light. The only thing more I could ask for would be a little more stiff once cranked down, especially since they put you in a little more upright of a stance. In good powder they are great, on groomed slopes they are fine, but if you like variable conditions on steep terrain I would go with the Argon for sure.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1886 Jason Mitchell Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:30:07 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1886 The Argon uses a different shell material that is a tad heavier and stiffer. How much stiffer? I don't know exactly since I don't have a pair on-hand. Both the Radium and Argon will push the biggest skis in the backcountry without flinching. I'm sure you could overski them inbounds, but they should be solid options for BC skiing. The Argon uses a different shell material that is a tad heavier and stiffer. How much stiffer? I don’t know exactly since I don’t have a pair on-hand. Both the Radium and Argon will push the biggest skis in the backcountry without flinching. I’m sure you could overski them inbounds, but they should be solid options for BC skiing.

]]> By: ER http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 ER Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:18:05 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1882 It looks like the Argon may have a more aggressive fwd lean than the Radium. What are the specs between the two? Is the Argon in fact stiffer than the Radium. The deal I just read was a bit ambiguous. Thanks ER It looks like the Argon may have a more aggressive fwd lean than the Radium. What are the specs between the two? Is the Argon in fact stiffer than the Radium. The deal I just read was a bit ambiguous.
Thanks
ER

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1781 Jason Mitchell Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:54:41 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1781 We just got our hands on a pair of Garmont Radium's to test. Kendall will be posting his thoughts in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! We just got our hands on a pair of Garmont Radium’s to test. Kendall will be posting his thoughts in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1534 Jason Mitchell Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:37:24 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1534 I have not tried the Zzeus... they sure look pretty! If you're looking for a more power touring option, the Black Diamond Method might work also. http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/black-diamond-factor-method-freeride-alpine-touring-ski-boots/ I have not tried the Zzeus… they sure look pretty! If you’re looking for a more power touring option, the Black Diamond Method might work also.

http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/black-diamond-factor-method-freeride-alpine-touring-ski-boots/

]]> By: Arne Aas http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1532 Arne Aas Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:48:37 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1532 Thanks for your reply. If Radium is close to Adrenalin then they will suit me well I think. Dynafit Zzeus is also a candidate. Have you tried these boots? Are they between Radium and Axon in stiffness? Thanks for your reply. If Radium is close to Adrenalin then they will suit me well I think. Dynafit Zzeus is also a candidate. Have you tried these boots? Are they between Radium and Axon in stiffness?

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Jason Mitchell Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:38:14 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1526 If you want stiff, performance-oriented boots with Dynafit-compatibility, go with the Axons. I'm not sure if you read our review of the Axons here: http://www.feedthehabit.com/gear-reviews/garmont-axon-alpine-touring-ski-boot-review/ I have yet to ski on the Radium, so I can't tell you for sure. However, I have tried them on and they are some of the most comfortable touring boots I've stepped into. They are also super lightweight. Keep in mind that the Radium/Argon boots are made for ski mountaineering, so hike-ability and touring is tops. The flex feels about Adrenaline-like. If you're looking for a stiff, downhill-friendly boot from Garmont that is Dynafit-compatible, the Axons are the ticket. If you want stiff, performance-oriented boots with Dynafit-compatibility, go with the Axons. I’m not sure if you read our review of the Axons here:

http://www.feedthehabit.com/gear-reviews/garmont-axon-alpine-touring-ski-boot-review/

I have yet to ski on the Radium, so I can’t tell you for sure. However, I have tried them on and they are some of the most comfortable touring boots I’ve stepped into. They are also super lightweight. Keep in mind that the Radium/Argon boots are made for ski mountaineering, so hike-ability and touring is tops. The flex feels about Adrenaline-like.

If you’re looking for a stiff, downhill-friendly boot from Garmont that is Dynafit-compatible, the Axons are the ticket.

]]> By: Arne Aas http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1525 Arne Aas Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:40:38 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/new-gear/garmont-radium-ski-mountaineering-boot-new-for-fall-2008/#comment-1525 I am looking for Dynafit compatible boots, and the Garmont last fits me well. I have owned Megaride and Adrenalin. Megaride was too soft for me, while Adrenalin worked well. Garmont claims that Radium has the same flex rating as Adrenalin, but opinions on the 'net seems to indicate that they are softer, closer to the Megaride. I like the overlap design of the Radium, but stiffness is more important. How would you rate their stiffness compared to Megaride and Adrenalin? Should I get the Axon instead? I am looking for Dynafit compatible boots, and the Garmont last fits me well. I have owned Megaride and Adrenalin. Megaride was too soft for me, while Adrenalin worked well. Garmont claims that Radium has the same flex rating as Adrenalin, but opinions on the ‘net seems to indicate that they are softer, closer to the Megaride. I like the overlap design of the Radium, but stiffness is more important. How would you rate their stiffness compared to Megaride and Adrenalin? Should I get the Axon instead?

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