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Ross Tester winning FWT andorra on duke PT 16s

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anders_a
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Think this at least says riders has confidence in the duke PT 16's, even though sponsored, he could have gone jester 18 pros, but has the duke PT16's which is interesting.

Have we ever seen anyone do FWT on shifts? I know a few are on CAST


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/994161/FWT21-Ordino-Arcal--s---Ross-Tester-Winning-Run
Feb 20 2021 6:29AM
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SofaKingSick
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Thanks for pointing this out, that's actually super interesting

am I going to maybe consider a pair of marker bindings in the future? Crazy times...
Feb 20 2021 8:33AM
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SofaKingSick
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SofaKingSickam I going to maybe consider a pair of marker bindings in the future? Crazy times...


Btw guys do me a favor and don't tell my friends and family I said this. If it happens I want to tell it to them on my own terms. I'm sure you understand, thanks
Feb 20 2021 9:41AM
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anders_a
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good gear, is good gear.



I feel its a flex from marker/DBV having PT16's on FWT top riders, even more so getting a W, but I kinda like it. The "onboard" aka onhead footage from the run is just stupid hard, 0 fear.



I have the revolt121/PT16 combo, buddy has it. its like riding a tank that pivots is fun.
Feb 20 2021 9:46AM
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hemlockjibber8
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Tons of them compete on Cast. No one would ever compete on Shift. It's not meant to be that kind of binding.

The Duke seems like it would be super strong in ski mode. The only two pairs I have seen being used have both broken off the toe lock out lever when transitioning.
Feb 20 2021 3:36PM
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ericforman
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Dang that’s a huge flex on Salomon. They have a few athletes in corbets...when the stream comes out can see if anyone is using shifts. Maybe some light weight shredders.
Feb 20 2021 3:39PM
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anders_a
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hemlockjibber8Tons of them compete on Cast. No one would ever compete on Shift. It's not meant to be that kind of binding.

The Duke seems like it would be super strong in ski mode. The only two pairs I have seen being used have both broken off the toe lock out lever when transitioning.


yeah seems like only weak part on them, mentioned it on the thread about them, but havent seem broken yet, pics of how they break?
Feb 20 2021 3:44PM
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hemlockjibber8
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anders_ayeah seems like only weak part on them, mentioned it on the thread about them, but havent seem broken yet, pics of how they break?


Snapped right at the rivet. The plastic looks like it's prone to snap.
Feb 20 2021 3:57PM
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Hamez
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hemlockjibber8Tons of them compete on Cast. No one would ever compete on Shift. It's not meant to be that kind of binding.

The Duke seems like it would be super strong in ski mode. The only two pairs I have seen being used have both broken off the toe lock out lever when transitioning.


Would you be allowed to compete on shifts in the FWT?

Im pretty sure they have regulations that mean you cant compete on tech bindings, i could be making that up but i vaguely remember hearing it/being told it, would be interesting to see what they classify them as.
Feb 20 2021 5:39PM
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little1337
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lmao "Ross Testicles"
Feb 20 2021 5:42PM
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jca
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HamezWould you be allowed to compete on shifts in the FWT?

Im pretty sure they have regulations that mean you cant compete on tech bindings, i could be making that up but i vaguely remember hearing it/being told it, would be interesting to see what they classify them as.


Shift isn't a tech binding in ski mode, just like the Duke.
I have a hard time imagining that anyone would do an FWT run on the Shift though.
Feb 20 2021 6:33PM
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SofaKingSick
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Now let's see it from mr tester's POV


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/994249/GoPro-Winning-Run-Ross-Tester---Freeride-World-Tour-2021---Ordino-Arcalis
Feb 20 2021 10:04PM
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hemlockjibber8
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HamezWould you be allowed to compete on shifts in the FWT?

Im pretty sure they have regulations that mean you cant compete on tech bindings, i could be making that up but i vaguely remember hearing it/being told it, would be interesting to see what they classify them as.


The entire point of the shift is it is TUV certified like an alpine binding...

My point was that the shift isn't a replacement for a hardcore, steel race binding and no one would want to do a comp run on it.
Feb 21 2021 12:34AM
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dolanslebensraum
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“Ross testicles” kek

he almost nailed that rock on the backie. Pretty crazy.

he was riding revolt 120s... i bet volkl is still creaming their pants right now.
Feb 21 2021 1:27AM
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dolanslebensraum
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I wouldnt trust that transformers binding shit on a run like that...

german engineering notwithstanding
Feb 21 2021 1:35AM
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animator
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Doesn’t Ari Tricomi compete on the Shift? Tons of athletes ski on CAST and it’s an excellent marketing move on Markers part to have Ross on the PT 16, but he wouldn’t do it if he had even a thought that the thing would fail.
Feb 21 2021 9:14AM
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Ryanvdonk
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Ari Tricomi has been on shifts the last couple years. A good chunk of the field has Cast setups. Heck there's even been people winning comps on adrenalines and guardians in the past.
Feb 21 2021 12:25PM
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b0ss
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Salomon shift never even makes it on tour. Butbthats non of my business
Feb 21 2021 4:08PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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DolansLebensraum“Ross testicles” kek

he almost nailed that rock on the backie. Pretty crazy.

he was riding revolt 120s... i bet volkl is still creaming their pants right now.


Ross has been one of the best riders in the world for a bit now. If you follow his gram, his bird edits and squaw stuff is next level already. I know he's from squaw, but since he rides LCC now, it's not unthinkable we could have a full LCC squad 123 in the tour here with Freeland Pollard and Tester.
Feb 26 2021 2:18PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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theyre just pivot 18s painted to look like duke PTs
Feb 26 2021 2:28PM
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