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by giovanotti
Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Jessie wins gold!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3091

Re: USA!!!

Half hour ago I attended medal ceremony in Kranjska gora. Lot of US flags to be seen… Bravo to all winners!
And around the corner in Alpina shop, there is a pair of Pioneer Pro waiting for me…
by giovanotti
Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: NNN BC Boot Recommendation
Replies: 14
Views: 8591

Re: NNN BC Boot Recommendation

Just wanted to inform you, Alpina released to local shop in Ljubljana, Slovenia a https://www.alpinashop.si/p78788/obutev-za-tek-na-smuceh-di-vital-539x1 (DI Vital 539 X1) boot. From my personal perspective: sole is typical NNN-BC sole, made by Rottefella, upper part is iteration of newly designed l...
by giovanotti
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: Alpina Pioneer PI Pro Vital XP Discoverer XPLORE boots Review 2022
Replies: 56
Views: 98534

Re: Alpina Pioneer Pro Vital XP Discoverer XPLORE boots Review 2022

Well, there is something to be found: 1. https://www.alpinasports.com/en/nordic/backcountry (Alpina official site) has revealed collection. 2 models of Xplore boots and quite extended collection of NNN BC 2. Alpina Pioneer PRO Xplore offer on: https://www.topski.cz/cz/backcountry-boty-alpina-pioneer...
by giovanotti
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Fischer inventorry replenishment
Replies: 49
Views: 43523

Re: Fischer inventorry replenishment

Actually, looking more precise (compare some products of Fischer, Alfa, Alpina), this was the same system with NNN-BC sole probably.
Economically, have one set of injecting mold (per number) and robot, inserting before rubber casting, makes sense for a small niche market as BC is.
by giovanotti
Mon Feb 14, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Fischer inventorry replenishment
Replies: 49
Views: 43523

Re: Fischer inventorry replenishment

It looks as Rottefella patented also sole, which has clever 2 color design, to fit specific producer color scheme.

We can only guess about the license fee, probably preventing more boot producers to enter the XP scheme...
by giovanotti
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Fischer inventorry replenishment
Replies: 49
Views: 43523

Re: Fischer inventorry replenishment

Have a look: https://issuu.com/fischersportsgmbh/do ... 351fb6aa1f.

Fischer will offer also XP bindings and accesories (flexor, strap) as well XP compatible boot.
NNN BC remains in the offer.
by giovanotti
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:36 am
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: The Alpina Alaska XP Boot / Rottefella XPLORE Binding Experience Review
Replies: 90
Views: 160901

Re: The Alpina Alaska XP Boot / Rottefella XPLORE Binding Experience Review

Hi to everyone! I was lucky to try Alaska XP in a local shop (Ljubljana, Slovenia) today. How comfortable should be boots at first trial? How much do they break in? Tried pair (44EU) was not very comfortable. They had no bigger number available. Some photos: http://gajba.quickconnect.to/mo/sharing/...
by giovanotti
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: The Alpina Alaska XP Boot / Rottefella XPLORE Binding Experience Review
Replies: 90
Views: 160901

Re: The Alpina Alaska XP Boot / Rottefella XPLORE Binding Experience Review

Hi to everyone! I was lucky to try Alaska XP in a local shop (Ljubljana, Slovenia) today. How comfortable should be boots at first trial? How much do they break in? Tried pair (44EU) was not very comfortable. They had no bigger number available. Some photos: http://gajba.quickconnect.to/mo/sharing/A...