The complete backcountry ski gear guide, and why I'm still riding pin bindings

Arva won by sponsoring him I just bought 2 Arva packs 1 Avi with the changeable sizes

I want to set up a backcountry ski that can also be used for powder days at a resort, would you recommend the anima or the atris? I’m in the Midwest of the United States

Been so hesitant on a pin binding, you’re spot on about it playing games with my head. Thanks for putting those doubts to rest. I’ll be grabbing some of those Dynafit Rotation 14s for sure

What radio model do you use?

"Over 2 meters most of the time they are dead. I like to find people that are alive." Noted 😂

Der TÜV testet sogar Skibindungen?? Naja lol

Hi Niko, what is the snow saw you guys use?

I ski the Dynafit Rotation 14 as well. Dude at the shop put me on it as my first and only binding knowing I'd spend 80% of the time in the backcountry and was planning on progressing fast. Told me to just trust him.

One of the best gear recommendations I've ever gotten. At 6'2" 215 pounds the binding has been rock solid, ejected only when it should have, and tons of confidence even on the nasty tracked out crud days I've had them on the resort.

Answering your julbo gogle question... monopoly.

Despite the seeming variety of eye wear brands, specifically for eyeglasses, it is utterly dominated by just one global company.

They utilize their global supply chain and local brand power (political and biz connections) to make competition impossible.

They just wait julbo out, pay others not to advertise it and voila, it goes out of business and the disruptive tech can be bought at a fire-sale price.

After a Dynafit binding heel piece braking mid ski, I am never using that brand again... Switched to ATK FR14 and Fritschi Tecton 13 and they are amazing... each to their own I guess...

Do you think the Atris with a CAST touring setup would be too heavy for 90/10 resort/touring use?

Thanks Nico for this video full of details ! Just one question : you dont take a multi tool in your bagpack?

have you ever skied in bulgaria

i thought cotton kills?

so right off the hop, this isnt your stuff,
u didnt spend all yer cash on it
and cant give me a real review ..
well thanks for putitng that out right away

For people complaining about the price. You can still buy cheap old technology. And frankly it is plenty for the avarage joe. If you want top notch pro gear you have to pay top money

Hey Niko! Why do you prefer the Atris over the Corvus / Navis / Ferox? They have similar width. Does the Atris ski so much better?

Do You ride all your skis +1cm from recoomended or only the Atris?

Start skiing backcountry in the early 70s out of our cabin in Brighton Utah. We skied everywhere in the Wasatch with leather boots and double camber super long skinny XC touring skis. Tracked the the shit out of every snow field with perfect symmetry turns. Calling skiing riding makes me want to puke!

Missing the camera gear

Curious on what camera you use for POV? and what settings?

I have GORE-TEX Infinium for trousers, even on really cold days I can go without base layer underneath and GORE-TEX Pro for HS. On way up I use fleece with DWR and GORE-TEX Infinium down jacket on the way down, it depends on weather if HS stays on or goes into the backpack, but mostly it stays on even in good weather conditions, because I like how it isolates you from wind. I’m that kind of guy who gets cold from wind and not from low temperatures. I personally love how versatile and flexible this set up is, it’s really easy to regulate your body temp this way and I feel especially for normal people who can’t afford three different set ups this one does it best. Yeah it’s bit pricier at the time of purchase but you get ruggedness which means it lasts longer. You won’t get longevity from hybrid clothes 🤷🏻‍♂️

You should look skitrab bindings

Cotton kills bro

110 under the foot for an “all-around touring” ski? 🤔 Maybe if you tend to strap them to your pack rapidly anyway, no?

Would you consider making a video showing tips for organizing the gear in your backpacks and your Db ski travel bag?

This video will be really expensive to watch for me. Suddenly realized that I need so much new gear.

I think having a probe under 3m @ this point is pretty irresponsible. Many successful rescues around that depth in the last 5 years.

Ski grug: rides with toes locked

Niko: rides with toes unlocked

Me, brain so big it's expanding my skull: I ride with the heel unlocked (Tele for the uncultured)

Thank you for the video. It's very helpfull. Do you bring any ski repair kit in your backpack and if so what do you put in it?

When saying knickers make sure to say knick-ers and really annunciation the k before the er

Tell me more about that stove!! ;)

Just started touring and holy jesus its so expensive

dynafit invented pin bindings and still make the toughest, lightest bindings. tried and true. 20 years on em

great vid!you kinda just saved my winter:)

@Nikolai What radio are you guys normally using on the mountain?

Would be rad if you made one of these with Krister breaking down his splitboard gear setup!

Almost broke my leg with the Marker King Pin bindings skiing Butler Gulch in Colorado. The binding simply did not release. Sold them and got the Marker Tour F-12. I couldn't care less about the weight.

Ski gear is so technically advanced in use of space grade materials, advanced composites than talking about green is pure hypocrisy. But it’s fun as ….!!!

Excellent reviews. appreciate the effort! I was debating actually going for the Atris Birdie instead of the (males) version of Atris, at 178. I am 5' 10" & like 160/165 intermediate+ skier and looking to use it as go to for touring. Would I notice much difference between the two ?!

The ace 950 is an absolute UNIT! warmest jacket i own

heyo Nikolai! dont you use the Nocta? Thinking about to buy one but dont know which length. Im 180 and i feel like 186 is to long.

No employer is gonna hire somebody that says "like" 4000 times per hour.....

Great video. Thank you. Excellent advice!

Do you always layer your gloves? (or switch to the mid weight ones and take off the inners). Also, a video of how you like to pack your 30L/40L pack would be cool (maybe you already have one)

Hey Nikolai, which smartphone do you use? I often have the problem of battery dump while navigate.

I have the rotation 12s and same thing never had a prerelease... Really surprised me as I've had that happen on frame bindings before... They're a lot more solid than they look

if the videos I've seen are trustworthy then a Black Diamond Avalung increases your chances of surviving an avalanche accident. I'm suprised how few people use one. I've never seen any of the pro freeriders use one in a video.