Christian Brunner Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 http://skiforce.com/product-category/mens/ski-boots/ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2015 HO VMAX For 2015 HO’s Boot range has been completely overhauled, to make way for a brand new series. In 2015 the HO vMax is HO’s pinnacle in ski boots featuring their groundbreaking new direct connect system, so you no longer need to worry about front and rear boots, but you now have the advantage of a TruFit last so you will have a perfect fitting boot the minute it leaves the box. This last combined with the new marshmallow foam inner and power laces for maximum comfort and the ultimate support, provide HO with one of the most technologically advanced boots available and perfect for any foot. Key Features: Direct Connect System, HO’s Newest and easiest boot system TruFit Last for the perfect fit straight out of the box Marshmallow Foam for one of the softest all round fits Power Bungee Laces for the feel of a classic rubber boot with unparalleled support Power Hook Closure for the best upper boot closure Power Lace Management for no loose laces http://skiforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2015-ho-vmax-black-mens-front.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted September 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2014 unfortunately not 1 mention of "release". build them with removable and releasable liners and only then I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OKSkier Posted September 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2014 agree 100% Looks like a modified version of Apex which didn't seem very popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted September 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 20, 2014 The vMax boot fits and skis nothing like the Apex. It's a boot and it's black. That's pretty much where the similarities to the Apex end. Try one on at your nearest dealer. I'd love to hear your feedback, positive or negative. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted September 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 20, 2014 @savaiusini I've been on RS1/strada boots with removable liners for 6 years. Every time ive crashed the liners come out and I'm fine. Ive tweaked my ankles on rubber and soft shell fixed liner boots but I'd love to see more in terms of how you would release in a crash in these HOs. They look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNKEE Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Any reviews on these boots yet? Are they a good thing or not? Let me know, I am interested in trying them out on a new CX superlite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted May 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fox197 Posted May 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm a bit bummed with ho for abandoning the exo system and going to another system. I was a big fan on the exo system. I hope they don't abandon this new mounting as quickly and leave people with bindings they can't swap to a new ski. Unless I can somehow order a v type with exo inserts ha ha @savaiusini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JayG80 Posted May 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2015 These shoe type bindings are not repairable like the rubber high wraps. I have seen the Radar RS1/Strada boots age well. Due to my foot size, I first went to Radar Vectors and now HO Attacks. Maybe these tier 2 boots are not of equal quality. No Memorial weekend skiing for me. A two year old HO Attack binding is toast. Six inches of stitching came out where the front boot attaches to the right side of the foot plate. Bought the Attacks for perceived better quality. Previously, my 2 yr old Radar Vectors vertically split at the Achilles and had to be scrapped. May be time to look at D3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnN Posted May 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2015 I took a ride on the Vmax boots today on a v-type, and here's what I felt in one set, on different bindings and ski. The initial impression of the bindings is that they are sleek, light and feel well-build. Mounting the bindings was way easy once I got the feel for it. Only two screws per binding! The secret is sliding the boot forward to get the toe screw in, put the back screw in loosely and then adjusting the fore/aft position and tighten. Overall the binding/ski combo was probably the lightest I've ever picked up, amazingly so. Getting into the boots was super easy, the new lace system and rear lace holder excellent. Very comfortable out of the box. The boots snug up well without having to crank on the laces, without the sloppy feeling that you can get in a boot with a separate liner. On the initial pass the boots felt a little sharper/more responsive than my normal bindings (HO Apex), but by the 2nd or 3rd pass they felt pretty normal. No cramping at the ends was a definite bonus in maybe 60 deg water. I didn't get a chance to test the release, but with the bungee laces I would guess it to be similar to the Apex's. At the end of the ride releasing the laces and getting out of the bindings was way easier than the Apex bindings. The only change I would maybe make, other than fine tuning the binding position, would be to maybe try to blow out the little toe pocket of my back foot to accommodate a "sixth toe" from snow skiing. As far as the ski goes, it was fresh out of the plastic, no calipers to check the fin or anything. My usual ski is an A2, and the V-type felt faster through the wakes, and easier to get under the rope coming out of the turn. The offside was fantastic, the onside will need a little adjustment to tighten it up, possibly just by adjusting the binding position slightly. The feel was easier skiing and faster than the A2, but a little more responsive than the A3 I demoed last year. Also, this is about the 8th set of the season, slightly breezy, cool air and cold water, still just working through warmup passes. Overall, I would say both the bindings and the ski show a lot of promise and I'm looking forward to trying them out as the water warms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted May 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks for the update @JohnN. How about the mounting system? Is it beefy enough for aggressive skiing? I wonder how two mounting screws will hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnN Posted May 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2015 I really can't say - it was straightforward to mount and tightened down securely with no apparent gaps. The screws are bigger than the standard binding screw, but, there is only one in the toe area and one in the heel area. 3 slots give you the ability to adjust the binding side to side and fore/aft. The base is pretty thick plastic or composite and the screws go into inserts. I'm sure HO tested it under strain, and at 28 off I didn't notice any untoward flex. Probably the biggest thing is it doesn't look like you can use them on anything but a new HO at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0ahbalb0a Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 That's the biggest problem for me! I need to drill some new holes in my A3?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted May 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2015 I think HO has an adapter plate for older skis. @savaiusini ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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