Puddy Tat Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just saw that Dan has updated his website. http://www.upzboots.com/boots.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nice boots = 625$ , green seems appropriate. Cool color to add to the mix. Who has them?? Would go well with some of the green graphics on some of the Doneks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've got a set of the ATBs on order for AM riding. Less wild about this years colour, but it'll probably grow on me. While it can't be really seen in this picture, it does look like UPZ has modified the toe block to fit better into the toe bails of bindings. See the hyperlink in the first post under ATB and the "all mountatin sole" and "intec compatible" pictures for some better detail of the toe block. I also think the green RC-10 boot is pretty sweet. I don't know if UPZ dropped the RC-8 (after one season) or if Dan just isn't stocking them this year? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave29 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 The ATB boots are posted as "supersoft" is there another boot on the market that this can be compared to? I love my AF600 blue and gold but they need to be put to rest. Im looking for a boot with that same flex and stiffness as them. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 The ATB boots are posted as "supersoft" is there another boot on the market that this can be compared to? I love my AF600 blue and gold but they need to be put to rest. Im looking for a boot with that same flex and stiffness as them.Thanks all. When I asked Dan about how stiff these actually were last year he said "They are pretty soft." Though most other boots could probably be called soft when compared to the RTRs or RC-10s he normally sells. After I get my pair of ATBs this year I can give you my opinion of stiffness comparison vs the Deeluxe T225 that I was freeriding in last year. Though I'm not sure that will help you if you don't know the feel of a T225. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm coming from AF600 with BTS and yellow springs so a pretty soft setup. I moved to UPZ RC-10, 2 seasons ago. I was expecting a hard transition but it went very well. They are stiffer but they do have a very smooth flex to them. You can read my review in the boots review of them. I will most likely change the liner to a thermo liner this year because I'm freezing in them, it should soften up the boot a little too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I didn't find the RC-10's that stiff at all. They're pretty industrial, but they flex nicely, and my 150lb has no issues pushing them around. LOVING the green. Makes my cream look very boring ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kight Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 When I asked Dan about how stiff these actually were last year he said "They are pretty soft." Though most other boots could probably be called soft when compared to the RTRs or RC-10s he normally sells. After I get my pair of ATBs this year I can give you my opinion of stiffness comparison vs the Deeluxe T225 that I was freeriding in last year. Though I'm not sure that will help you if you don't know the feel of a T225.Dave Dave, Interested in your comparison thoughts. I like the idea of the atb, but most likely will end up with the rc10 with soft tongue. I'm coming out of old raichle 324's so I would assume these would be similar to your 225's. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Dave,Interested in your comparison thoughts. I like the idea of the atb, but most likely will end up with the rc10 with soft tongue. I'm coming out of old raichle 324's so I would assume these would be similar to your 225's. Thanks Ok I'll make sure to post something in the boot reviews section when I get my hands on them. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kight Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks Dave. Do you know if these fit the TD SW without problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I had a chance to check these boots last week. They have a soft flex. I would compare them to my highly modified Heads. They are heavy but I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 :biggthumpShould be in North America out of customs this week!! badda bing!! RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Got the green coming too :D Should hopefully be a welcome change to my feet over the HSP's. snow, snow, snow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I rode AR 700 and bought RC10s last season. The 10s are very light which I like. I'm getting older less weight should equal good. I did have an issue with the tongs shifting on me. I will be working on that next season. The boots are soft Very soft get the stiff Tungus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Here is the new lineup. The RC8 is still available. I think the color is called smoke - so translucent black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I like the green & black combo a bite more vs. the all green one. A little too much of the green. The black breaks it up nicely imho. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Is nice, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Definitely digging the ninja-green/black. Don't know if it's available in N.A though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Definitely digging the ninja-green/black. Don't know if it's available in N.A though. I would assume Bola at All Boards Sports in Boulder will carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurse ben Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Okay, I started back to snowboarding this past season after a twenty year hiatus, last used some homemade plates and Dynafit ski boots (circa 1985). I started with some modified ski boots (Scarpa TX) which worked fine once I elongated the slot in the ski/walk mode. So now that I was hooked, I scored some UPZ ATB from All Board Sports and rode them with some Scarpa liners. I like the ATB, though they are a little soft for riding harder snow. So here's my conundrum: I want a range of boot flexes, from soft to hard, so the ATB is my soft boot, now I need to decide how to outfit a medium boot. I picked up some used UPZ RTR this summer with black (medium) and grey (stiff) tongues, with a plan to change out the soles to the Board/AT soles like used on the ATB and get a red tongue (soft). Now I'm having second thoughts about putting money into an older boot, so what I'm wondering is should I stay with the current plan (RTR with red tongues and AT soles), get some new RC 10 with a red tongue and AT soles, or get another pair of ATB with a medium tongue? I can also mix and match with my current ATB, though I have not tried them with a stiffer tongue yet. Anyone tried riding their ATB with a stiffer tongue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Okay, I started back to snowboarding this past season after a twenty year hiatus, last used some homemade plates and Dynafit ski boots (circa 1985). I started with some modified ski boots (Scarpa TX) which worked fine once I elongated the slot in the ski/walk mode. So now that I was hooked, I scored some UPZ ATB from All Board Sports and rode them with some Scarpa liners. I like the ATB, though they are a little soft for riding harder snow. So here's my conundrum: I want a range of boot flexes, from soft to hard, so the ATB is my soft boot, now I need to decide how to outfit a medium boot. I picked up some used UPZ RTR this summer with black (medium) and grey (stiff) tongues, with a plan to change out the soles to the Board/AT soles like used on the ATB and get a red tongue (soft). Now I'm having second thoughts about putting money into an older boot, so what I'm wondering is should I stay with the current plan (RTR with red tongues and AT soles), get some new RC 10 with a red tongue and AT soles, or get another pair of ATB with a medium tongue? I can also mix and match with my current ATB, though I have not tried them with a stiffer tongue yet. Anyone tried riding their ATB with a stiffer tongue? From reading this site I'm starting to get the feeling that the RC-10s may be softer than the RTRs they replaced. This is only an opinion, as I only have RTRs. But it seems historically people thought UPZs were really stiff, lately I've been seeing posts indicate that the RC-10s UPZs stiffest current boot weren't all that stiff. I think Allee even mention they were soft. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hey, guys that have the boots either from this year or from recent years....Are the liners in these junk? They don't look to be all that bad, but I get cold feet (in the physical sense....) easily. I'm really thinking about buying a pair for this season, but just trying to factor in whether or not I'm going to have to spend another ~$200 or so on liners, or if I can wait a season or two before grabbing new liners. Any input is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kight Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey Nurse B, what are your thoughts on changing out the soles on the RC10's for the ones on the ATB's? I'm currious what this will accomplish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey, guys that have the boots either from this year or from recent years....Are the liners in these junk? They don't look to be all that bad, but I get cold feet (in the physical sense....) easily. I'm really thinking about buying a pair for this season, but just trying to factor in whether or not I'm going to have to spend another ~$200 or so on liners, or if I can wait a season or two before grabbing new liners. Any input is appreciated I'd ride the stock liners first and see what you think. I had mine out in -20C quite a few times last year and the year before, and i didn't notice my feet were any colder than they were in my thermo Tracks. A good pair of Smartwool socks makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I will invest in a few pairs of thicker smartwool socks for this winter. I've been using ultra-thin synthetic material socks so I can have room for toe warmers...though, now that i think about it....the toe warmers never work that well for me because aren't they activated and fueled by oxygen? hm...new thread time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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