Baller ozski Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 I had my first set with the Radar Profile Boot yesterday and my first impressions are that it is an excellent product. Its going to take a couple of sets to adapt to the extra stiffness but its a keeper. I went one size up over my shoe size and the fit and comfort was the best of any boot I've ever used. For those who are obsessive about boot placement the micro adjust is a cool feature. Great job Radar. I'm still running the Vector on the rear, at least until it breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 Sorry to be so dumb but are these the next generation radar boots? They look like the leg support is a lot higher than the older strada's. Anybody know if this is so and if so why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted September 18, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 Here is some product info from Radar - For 2015 the Profile boot, continues to use the idea of the Vapor and altering the technology for a more rounded boot. With a asymmetrical comfort last, dual density liner and added closed to performance, you will have a perfect fitting boot, that combined with a contoured underfoot and low centre of gravity, will provide greater feel and response out of your ski. Key Features: Assymetrical Comfort Lasting for no spare room Closed Toe Performance for the next level skier Dual Density Liner for increased response, comfort and support Low Centre of Gravity for greater ski feel Sliding t-nuts for added adjustability Contoured Underfoot for added stability and greater energy transfer Stitch Lines to stop delamination Aluminium Plate for strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @ozski Based on the pics, I assume the liners do not come and in a release your foot comes out of the liner? Do you were your tongue on the outside, or is that just how the tongue ends up after pulling your foot out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted September 18, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @ Zman The tongue goes on the outside correct, the idea is that your foot will release the same as a rubber boot. My foot comes out of the Profile a lot easier then the older Vector, I run very little pressure on the top bungee - it does not feel like you need much. The lower one I reef on pretty hard for the best possible connection to the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @ozski , Thanks I was wondering about these because my red A3 will not have a green or orange boot on it. I saw that yours was straight black which I don't see on the Radar web site so was asking about it. The strada boots I believe were designed for the liner to release from the boot. Unfortunately Radar does not talk about the release intent of their various boots so I am curious why you think they are designed to release your foot and not the liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @colo_skier The liner in the Profile binding is permanently attached so will not come out. The lining material is designed to release the foot like the Vector bindings. Another difference between the Profile and Vapor/Stradas is that the stiff plastic lateral support between the shell and the liners is not as high in the Profiles making the Vapors slightly stiffer laterally. For what it's worth, removable liners make it easier to dry out your boots daily which helps keep them from smelling funky, you can replace liners for thicker or thinner versions and heat mold them for a custom fit, and you can replace just the liners when they wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @Skijay I have been using Strada's ever since they made the first gold ones. I have never looked at the Vectors but a friend has some and I see that they are foot release versus liner release. I assume the top of the line radar boots are still liner release in format. Just wish they were not green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @colo_skier spray paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @MattP Ski or boot? >:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 @colo_skier boot. Though I have been known to spray skis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 @colo_skier both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 Ok look for the new bright ugly equipment sprayed tie die, or even worse plaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey I've still got some plaid ski's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted September 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 Plaid would be AWESOME! The green was a strange decision marketing wise. This year they are going to blue :\ . . . better but really?! Black and even silver was great. Not everyone who loves the Strata binding is on a color matching Vapor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted September 18, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 18, 2014 The first batch of profiles were orange... I'm glad I waited for the black. I do wonder why they don't offer a couple of color choices, surely they would sell a lot more of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted September 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 19, 2014 @ozski -radar boots are not manufactured ' in house ' so every different color would require meeting minimum orders from the supplier which is probably not possible with too many colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member TustinTom Posted September 19, 2014 Supporting Member Share Posted September 19, 2014 @ozski - I have been on the Profiles this whole summer. Next time out I will try it with the tongue outside the inner layers. I have been tucking it inside like my snow ski boots. Who knew? I will try it next time out. @scotchipman - you are correct. I am not a big fan and I have the matching Senate Graphite. Some guys have commented on wanting to look more seriously at them if they changed the color. I ski mostly in salt water/leave em out a few hours after hosing off, and they are still VERY bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller condorpilot Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 If you leave the tongue outside of the liners it pushes the Velcro connection between the shell and liner apart. Surely the tongue goes inside the sides of the liner and closest to the shin for a better connection just like snow ski boots? Any other opinions on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 ^^^^@eddie_roberts_jr ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 The tongue goes on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 Had Larkin tell me my RS1 boot liners were on wrong as I've always had the tongue on the outside. I tried it the other way and could barely ski, maybe it's due to heating them and breaking them in that way but I've had 2 pairs of RS1 since 2009 and no issue with tongue out. Many liner out OTFs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted July 15, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted July 15, 2016 Guess I had it wrong but it worked for me. I'm on Vapor now and tongue goes inside but I don't cross the laces and I wind down the Boa until my eyes start bleeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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