2022 Radar Vapor Boots - unboxing

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

I wanted to chime in here and say this boot is awesome!! So stoked for everyone to try it. It was fun riding prototypes and only seeing it get better and better.

 

@ALPJr

Yes you can mount the boots super close to each other.

We still are using the the same Radar branded liners yes, which is made by intuition

As far as I know the BOA system & bungees are the same.

 

 

@DaddyC Don't be afraid to take those plastic pieces out. That might fix your problem.

[ALPJr]

Thanks @ColeGiacopuzzi ! Just getting my 2021 dbl vapors broken in, but these sure look good. Looking forward to trying them next.

[jimski]

I’ll take a pair

[KRoundy]

Where can we buy this new boot?

[Horton]

@KRoundy it will not be for sale until the fall. Then you can get it at @perfski

[Killer]

Looks sweet! I've been on RS1/Strada/Vapor boots here since they launched over 10 years ago.

 

My question to @ColeGiacopuzzi or @brooks is can you use the rear vapor boot snugged up to the heal of the front like you can on a radar plate if using a release?

 

I run my vapors as close together as possible on a sequence plate.

 

cheers!

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

@Killer yes you can mount the boots on individual plates, so you can use it backed up to a release.

 

@ALPJr i apologize, I had some wrong info The boa dial is updated for the new boots little bit heavier duty. The bungee is the same just laced a bit different.

[Deanoski]

the new boots look real good.

 

[C5Quest]

How’s the sizing run on the new boots. Usually a 9 but with the current vapor boot had to go to a size 10. Same apply to the new boots?

[The_MS]

Are they making them for a women’s foot in a bit smaller size then previous?

[mbabiash]

@The_MS

I asked brooks that same question at nationals. He said smaller sizes might be available next year but not this year.

[The_MS]

Good to hear.

[Slalom.Steve]

@C5Quest - I'm a 10.5 US shoe, but never used a Radar boot before. I tried on a size 11 Vapor at Nationals and it was quite tight. Now, I had a sock on and the liner wasn't molded, but I imagine at least if one is inbetween sizes, go larger.

[Dano]

@SlalomSteve it sounds like they are using the same liners. I'm have the carbitex, am 10.5 shoe, and I buy the size 12 carbitex boots. The 11's i can get on but they are not at all comfortable (too short) The 12's are comfy, supportive and always release as they should.

 

[DkLkSkr]

Best thing to do is try them on as you would when you ski. Example, both myself and another skier I know both wear a size 10.5 shoe, we both have carbitex boots, I wear a size 10 comfortably and the other skier wears a size 11 since the 10 is too tight. Slight differences in foot shape can make one size feel better than another. If the size 10 is snug and not overly tight when not molded, it should mold nicely to your foot and be comfortable.

[Mateo_Vargas]

https://radarskis.com/products/vapor-boot

[Horton]

I wear a 10 1/2 shoe.

With the previous version of these boots I used an 11. With the new version the 10s are fine. Actually I have a mutant long second toe which might struggle with the size 10s but it's the right size for the rest of my foot.

 

in case you're wondering yes I can give you the finger with my mutant toe and I often use it to pick up things up off the floor. It really is a finger.

 

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

This thread went from exciting to distributing really fast.

[skialex]

This must be @chrislandy ‘s picture from the why I love the internet thread...

[thager]

Part monkey, who knew?

[ScottScott]

GREAT!!! Another thread where we need more comments to start a new page.

[Horton]

so the point is I wear a 10 1/2 shoe and the size 10 vapor boot fits perfect ( except for my abnormal toe)

[The_MS]

Time for a pedicure

[C5Quest]

??

[C5Quest]

I guess I’ll have to hit up Perf Ski on one of my Orlando layovers to try the sizes.

[kc]

I wear size 12 in the current Vapor boots. I tried on the size 12 in the new boot at Nationals, and it felt good. I generally wear 12 in shoes, 11 1/2 in some brands.

[Keith_Menard]

Starting a go fund me to get @Horton a pedicure...

[OldboyII]

Trying to understand: new Vapor on the Reflex plate - what is it? Joke, "Easter Egg" or official feature?

[The_MS]

@Horton needs to put one of the slalom handle tats on that toe

[UWSkier]

Didn't realize Frodo was a poster here

[chrislandy]

@skialex mine are worse ;)

[dchristman]

Morton's toe may be an advantage in athletics. Advantage @horton

[Horton]

I have a vision of @brooks repeatedly pounding his forehead against his desk when he sees this thread.

[dchristman]

According to my linked article, you are hardly a freak if 42% in a survey had a longer second toe. This is certainly something to take into consideration when sizing boots or recommending sizes, so this isn't a complete derailment of the topic.

Maybe @brooks can create another replaceable toe piece with the Horton/Morton toe 2 extender.

[APB]

@SlalomSteve go sz 11. once they breakin you will be stoked.

[Horton]

no the 10s are the go. I want them snug.

[Shakeski]

I am SO stoked for these!!!

[KRoundy]

Is the Sequence Plate with the 1/16" adjustment ability new as well? I'm excited about these boots!

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

@KRoundy we have actually had that for quite a number of years! Super good!

[APB]

I’d like to see micro adjustments on the alum plate.

[Horton]

I finally got to ride the new boot today.

 

After years of riding a traditional hard shell I was expecting it to take a ride or two to for me to adjust. It did not. It was VERY comfortable on the first pass and skied very well. I like it. I am a believer.

 

I will ride the front Vapor boot for a while and then switch to the Vapor rear later this fall. (One thing at a time)

[ballsohard]

@Horton how different is it than riding a white cuff reflex?

[APB]

@Horton with a reflex plate?

[KRoundy]

I want this now! Yes, I struggle with being patient.

[Horton]

@ballsohard The differences that I could mention are really nitpick. I think the Radar naturally pushes your ankle forward a little. Honestly once I turned in for the gates on my first pass I didn't give it a second thought. What I definitely noticed is it's comfortable.

[ghutch]

Is the 10 plenty comfortable for a 10.5? Hard to pull the trigger on being in between but I'm going to.

[Horton]

@ghutch yeah I think so. I haven't had the opportunity to try the 11 but I'm plenty comfortable in the 10 and I generally wear a 10 1/2.

[Zman]

Probably too soon to ask - but has anyone with an 8-1/2 shoe size compared the new boot in size 8 and size 9?

I see @Horton likes the size 10 with a 10-1/2 shoe size. But, in the previous Carbitex, I went with size 9, though the fit is a little bit loose, size 8 was just too darn tight on my big toes.

[skierjp]

I’m with Horton, size 101/2 and use the 10 boot. I thought I heard somewhere they are using the same liner as last year so I would think the sizing would be close to the same. My experience has been if your toes barely touch the end just enough to make you think to go up a size, for some reason they don’t touch when skiing. If you are trying these on at the ski shop bring a very thin pair of dress socks with you.

[Zman]

@APB A delayed response to your comment. It is very easy to add the Mikro-just to the aluminum sequence plate. I have had one of the Carbon Sequence plates since they came out, and added the Mikro-just to my older aluminum plate. Works great.