The Gear I Use for Backcountry Skiing // COMPREHENSIVE LIST

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • Updated 2022 video: • The complete backcount...
    From ski socks to skis. I put it all in here. Except crampons, that will come later. Links to the specific gear below.
    0:00 Intro
    0:28 Trusting Sponsored Gear With My Life
    0:41 Avalanche Gear
    2:10 Baselayers
    2:53 Mid layers
    3:06 What To Wear When
    3:27 Resort Outfit
    4:29 Touring Outfit
    5:45 Insulation
    7:06 Gloves/Mittens
    8:11 Backpack
    8:57 Do It All Ski (Atris)
    10:53 Charging Ski (Anima)
    12:42 Powder Ski (Nocta)
    14:18 Touring Ski (Camox Freebird)
    15:30 The Pink Ski (Corvus)
    16:14 The Pinkest Ski (Corvus Freebird)
    17:07 Bindings
    22:11 Skins
    24:44 Boots
    27:24 Helmets and Eyewear
    28:18 Ice Axe
    28:33 Ski Bag
    29:05 Camera Gear
    AVY GEAR
    ----------------
    Beacon: www.vpg.no/arva/271529/arva-e...
    Probe: www.vpg.no/g3/299971/g3-carbo...
    Shovel: www.vpg.no/g3/10122/g3-avitec...
    OUTERWEAR
    ---------------------
    Wool base layer top: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Wool base layer bottom: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Fleece: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Anorak: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Bib: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Lyngen jacket: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Lyngen pants: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Bib for lyngen pants: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Bitihorn down jacket: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Down pants: www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Thick down jacket:
    www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Primaloft jacket:
    www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Fleece gloves:
    www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Leather gloves:
    www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    Backpack:
    www.norrona.com/en-GB/product...
    SKIS
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    Atris:
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/a...
    ANIMA:
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/a...
    NOCTA:
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/n...
    CAMOX FB:
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/c...
    CORVUS
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/c...
    CORVUS FB
    www.black-crows.com/se/en/p/c...
    G3 ION12:
    www.vpg.no/g3/217465/g3-ion-1...
    ZED12:
    www.vpg.no/g3/243720/g3-zed-1...
    G3 ALPINIST+ GLIDE SKINS
    www.vpg.no/g3/278158/g3-alpin...
    G3 ALPINIST+ SPEED SKINS
    www.vpg.no/g3/243601/g3-alpin...
    HOJI FREE 130 BOOT:
    www.vpg.no/dynafit/269395/dyn...
    ICE AXE:
    www.vpg.no/blue-ice/263728/bl...
    JULBO HELMET:
    www.vpg.no/julbo/297693/julbo...
    CYRIUS GOGGLES:
    www.vpg.no/julbo/298062/julbo...
    THE SKI BAG
    douchebags.com/the-douchebag-...
    THE GOPRO
    gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/...
    THE DRONE
    store.dji.com/no/product/mavi...
    THE HEADLAMPS
    www.moonlight.no/products/bri...
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Komentáře • 357

  • @joevenkolstad2162
    @joevenkolstad2162 Před 3 lety +409

    its expensive to watch these kind of videos

    • @klubstompers
      @klubstompers Před 3 lety +19

      Yea, was thinking the same thing. Started to add up what he had, and came to around $30,000 for all the gear. Sponsorship definitely has it's perks!!

    • @Chrissli3
      @Chrissli3 Před 3 lety +9

      I go skiing and climbing and the amount of money I have spent in this 2 hobbies is brutal lol especially skiing

    • @bikerdude923
      @bikerdude923 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Chrissli3 yeah my buddy and I were on a ski tour a few years ago (before I upgraded/updated a bunch of kit) and decided to try and do a rough total of how much the gear with us cost, and it came out to about 6-7 grand (USD) per person. Haha. The wallet might hurt but the spirit is free!

    • @klubstompers
      @klubstompers Před 3 lety +9

      @d darko We are talking about what he was showing in the video, not a pair of walmart ski, and paper-mache boots.

    • @fredwells7403
      @fredwells7403 Před 3 lety +3

      @d darko To be fair, most people don't even have skis or boots. Or poles. Or any ski and snow gear actually.
      Hell, if you want to be decently comfortable in your clothing and insulation, you need to spend a pretty big chunk of cash.

  • @TheEdvin98
    @TheEdvin98 Před 3 lety +82

    The best skiing channel out there for sure! Love it

    • @drandel23
      @drandel23 Před 3 lety +1

      Mediocre amateurs might be a channel you really love

  • @marjorieparenteau-thibault5806

    Avalanche training is far most the best gear you recommended (and than maybe everything norrona). Thankful guys like you promote safe practice of this sport. I think it's not promoted enough :)

  • @hannahbarlow3885
    @hannahbarlow3885 Před 3 lety +12

    The amount of subscribers to the amount of effort and quality of video is not fair. Hands down the best channel for skiing.

  • @theBidon
    @theBidon Před 3 lety +152

    What about your sandals? Whole video and you didn’t talk about them.

  • @karukun0212
    @karukun0212 Před 3 lety +12

    best backcountry ski gear video ever made--incredibly detailed. great job.

  • @emilelefebvre3315
    @emilelefebvre3315 Před 3 lety +29

    AWESOME video !! Lots ofinformations, plenty of detailed and true thoughts on the gear ! Thank you ! Keep doing what you do the best !!

  • @oscardobson-brown9189
    @oscardobson-brown9189 Před 3 lety +3

    the production quality of this video is incredibly high. Bravo!

  • @lronbutters5688
    @lronbutters5688 Před 3 lety +2

    You are absolutely epic with your skiing! It shows that you love what you do and you seem to be very in tune with what will work on a mountain and what won’t. Much love! Stay safe!!

  • @AB-lj5tq
    @AB-lj5tq Před 3 lety +14

    You and @jacobwester are the pioneers of the freeride vlogging type of videos and I love them! Keep up the great work and keep us updated with your travels.

  • @andrelindqvist8543
    @andrelindqvist8543 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks a lot for the video. Im trying to get more into freeriding and im trying to decide what gear to buy and what to look for and it helped a lot!

  • @olafschnieders5046
    @olafschnieders5046 Před 3 lety +4

    So good, your channel is back active again! With your videos and the impressive pictures I bridged last winter where I couldn't go skiing. Off topic, but: I love the music you use from Neon Apartments. Great Stuff.

  • @goonsquad554
    @goonsquad554 Před 3 lety

    The quality of all your videos is so amazing!!!!! I’m sure you’ll blow up huge soon on CZcams

  • @ValsCreationvalfrias
    @ValsCreationvalfrias Před 3 lety

    Oh thats a nice suggestion and example. That may be the most durable gadgets for skiing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @climbmotoadv1550
    @climbmotoadv1550 Před 3 lety +3

    thank you again for a chill no "cool" music video. Grate! Iv almost lost my interest for skiing vids because they are often to much, but your slowly getting me back into wanting to see some more videos again. Hope your humble style rubs off on other film makers out there.

  • @blakerunyan4756
    @blakerunyan4756 Před 3 lety +21

    Man, you are such an incredible skier and these videos are awesome! Confident that you will be getting a lot more subscribers in the next few years. If you are ever back in BC let me know!

  • @ntman1567
    @ntman1567 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video Nikolai, way to get someone stoked. Really all your videos are stoke fuel!

  • @benjamingruber8983
    @benjamingruber8983 Před 3 lety +3

    Ive waitet so long for this video 😍

  • @tomaspov
    @tomaspov Před 2 lety +1

    I ski the hoji free 130 as well, and despite the 102-narrower last I have to say it somehow magically fits my super wide feet like a glove, so if anyone with wide feet is thinking about getting them, try them on!

  • @mrsam225
    @mrsam225 Před 2 lety

    just subbed, best mixture of awesome clips when ur talking about the skis. music on point. can’t fault the vid :)

  • @yonigle8553
    @yonigle8553 Před 3 lety +2

    ur 3/4 down pants are so cool! it doesn't really get that cold where i live (SE BC) so i generally only wear tights and my shellsuit and im happy with that but dang i kinda want those. nice ad!

  • @jeffwilliams4574
    @jeffwilliams4574 Před 3 lety

    Thanks from NZ for your great, informative video

  • @camiloauersperg-breunner2821

    Thank you for all this valuable info, especially the bindings parts. I am surprised that you shred the pin bindings so hard and do not snap when you land a big air. Also love your videos and generally your approach to the the whole game.

  • @johnpantelakis6292
    @johnpantelakis6292 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much Nikolai☺️

  • @uixmat
    @uixmat Před 3 lety +16

    Hey Nikolai, assuming ur pack isn’t RAS? Any reason you don’t use it? Thanks for sharing your gear and the regular vids 🙌🏼

  • @andreasvinatzer902
    @andreasvinatzer902 Před 3 lety

    Could you please make a video about repelling and the gear you use for that and mountaineering in general? Would be awesome! Love your videos!!!

  • @sarahmiller6338
    @sarahmiller6338 Před 3 lety

    This was awesome. Thank you

  • @AndreiKucharavy
    @AndreiKucharavy Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video! I am planning on transiting towards the backcountry skiing this season and was really trying to figure the gear. I guess if it holds well for your style of skiing, there should be no problem for a beginner for at least several years.

  • @jonahbrauer7387
    @jonahbrauer7387 Před 3 lety

    already watched it. Great Video

  • @chrisdm8098
    @chrisdm8098 Před 3 lety

    beatiful new color green wood !

  • @benmunden5908
    @benmunden5908 Před 3 lety

    First video of yours I watched... *proceeds to watch every video on your channel*

  • @anthonycampitiello7281

    These videos are amazing

  • @douglasdalen
    @douglasdalen Před 3 lety +2

    Could you do a pack haul? How do you pack everything? What do you take with you in a backpack and what do you leave behind in a, say, chalet?

  • @neilburrows6670
    @neilburrows6670 Před rokem

    Excellent content! Thank you :)

  • @antoinedaneau7044
    @antoinedaneau7044 Před 3 lety

    Great videos, keep up the good work!

  • @chemawatersa377
    @chemawatersa377 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, love that peacefully actitude and all your lines on that beatiful natural enviroment, thanks for sharing all these vids. Do you use any back protection ? Anything about communication ( walkies t.), Sat , or location electronics (GPS...)?
    Anyway,fckng good skiing.

  • @erinb4919
    @erinb4919 Před 2 lety

    Great video, great info. Love black crows and norrona :). Atris is my favorite ski- I have them with a shift binding to use for resort and backcountry. Also have the camox freebird with a light touring setup. Thinking so hard about the Animas! Have you used the marker alpinist 12 binding? If so, how do they compare to the G3s?

  • @connorobr1en
    @connorobr1en Před 3 lety

    Such an informative video! I'm looking to get my first backcountry setup this winter- do you have any recommendations for frame bindings?

  • @FaithFullKnigt
    @FaithFullKnigt Před 3 lety +5

    Great video!! Would love to see a video on your filming setup and how you achieve the shots you do. How do you use the drone and positions the gopros etc...

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the idea!

    • @EmilyHorridge
      @EmilyHorridge Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer yes I'm curious about this too! Please do it 🙂

    • @isaiahbranchboyle
      @isaiahbranchboyle Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer I agree I'd love to see a video talking about your filming process. I'm especially curious about filming yourself with a drone

  • @AB-lj5tq
    @AB-lj5tq Před 3 lety +2

    We need more videos!

  • @seljankukka
    @seljankukka Před 2 lety

    Thx for the great content!! I was wondering for quite long about the crampons you are using? In a way a mix of crampons and snow shoes… 🤷🏻‍♂️ Hope you‘re doing well and keep up the high quality!! Best reg D

  • @alecferguson
    @alecferguson Před 3 lety

    Excellent vid. I actually bought some Navis Freebirds with G3 Ion 10's, in part on your recommendation. The skis are spectacular, ridiculously killer in all condies. The bindings I'm less hot on; they released on me in an icy couloir last Tuesday. Prefer Dynafits from my old skis.
    Ski hard, cut carbon!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Bummer they fell off! I lock mine if it’s very icy. Glad the skis work🤘

  • @pprokop1982
    @pprokop1982 Před rokem

    Hey Niko! Awesome vid as always. Whats the shift binding in the Back. What conditions do You use it for?

  • @johnwatson8192
    @johnwatson8192 Před 2 lety

    Hi Nikolai, as I have a shed load (well a few) Icebreaker merino base layers so I have't added to my extensive Norrona wardrobe with their merino baselayers. What I have found useful is from another Norwegian company Brynje's mesh baselayers. I have the wool ones for holiday when washing them isn't convenient and the superthermo vest for winter biking here in England. I use these under the normal merino baselayers and find that they help to prevent that clammy feeling when merino gets damp.

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the tip! My buddy’s all aboit the mesh too. Maybe I’ll try it out

  • @aamirkhanday7552
    @aamirkhanday7552 Před rokem

    Hey Nikolai, Amazing content as always, Have you ever been to Gulmarg? one of the highest Ski resort in world. Consider coming here 👍

  • @pewpewpew8390
    @pewpewpew8390 Před 3 lety +2

    Super video informational video, you learned me more new stuff about skins/clothing/skis/bindings than I've learned in ages! love that you talk about mount points and a lot of stuff that nobody seems to talk about. I just got the atris in 189 and was wondering where to put the bindings as I do like the more forward mounting so +2 it is. Any suggestions for camox mount points as well? And do you use any sort of quiverkillers/bindingfreedom inserts so you can move bindings around? Alltid god stemning når du legger ut video og høy kvalitet! :)

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Sweet! Yes, so the reason the atris rides well that far forward is because the recommended one is -8cm from true centre, whereas the anima and lots of the other skis are -6cm. I like the camox at recommended. Just rode them there on Saturday. Feels good both switch and going forwards🤘 takk!

    • @pewpewpew8390
      @pewpewpew8390 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Thanks! Have you tried the new Justis? how how you say it fits between the atris/camox? ? have not seen any info from black crows, but blister says its suggested mounted at 7.5? guessing bumping that to 6 would also work?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      @@pewpewpew8390 I haven't tried the Justis to be honest, but I think they look sick! My general impression is that Julien Regnier (who draws up all these) and Kenji (who does the engineering bit) really know what they're doing, and so far I haven't gotten a ski from them that doesn't perform. Julien does a good walkthrough of it here: czcams.com/video/wRLuvWSK05Y/video.html
      If you're skiing more freeride/piste than park I would go for the justis

  • @ashtonal
    @ashtonal Před 3 lety

    Tx for sharing

  • @carsonreid7133
    @carsonreid7133 Před 3 lety

    The Corvus Freebird is the best ski ever! I have it as my only pair and ride everything from resort to deep powder, airs (No spins, did 1 360 last year), corn, and steep scary AF variable snow jumpturns. They aren't the lightest but charge through variable snow and avy debris much better than my friends' lighter skis so I think it is worth it. Only downside is they have a thin base so you will inevitably coreshot the bright pink base and be sad. Overall 10/10 would recommend

  • @emilferent23
    @emilferent23 Před 3 lety +14

    One more question: what walkie-talkie do you use?

  • @SimplyJapaneseMaples
    @SimplyJapaneseMaples Před 3 lety

    Hey Nikolai, try out the Arc Teryx Atom Hoodie and you will never wear another fleece again. PLUS, it's miles away a superior product for getting the job done. I didn't believe it until I made the switch.

  • @ambc38vsxn
    @ambc38vsxn Před 3 lety

    Hi, thanks for the video with a lot of details! Question: do you think that Anima really need this amount of camber it has? Or it would be better to have less camber (like in Volkl Confession or Rustler 11) for that kind of skis?

  • @noneone2u
    @noneone2u Před 3 lety

    Hi Nikolai,
    Any chance you'll be traveling this winter? I have a GREAT idea I would like to share with you. I'll be in the U.S. this winter. A cup of coffee and conversation could change our and many others lives.
    Thank you for all the inspiration and you continual kindness in your films.

  • @maxwright4387
    @maxwright4387 Před 2 lety

    cool video. need a shell bib with a full zip leg, take on and off without removing ski boots, uphill usually in tights only, put shell on when getting near top of mountain

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 2 lety +1

      It's not a bib, but I just did a shoot with these ones and they're just what you need. Lightweight, packable and full zip so you can put them on with ski boots: www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/lyngen/lyngen-gore-tex-paclite-ski-overpants-mens/?color=7720

  • @vanEnergo
    @vanEnergo Před rokem

    hei!great video! what is your battery management with go pro and the drone on a trip?:)

  • @hondacc
    @hondacc Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Niko!
    Really interesting seeing you talk about all the gear you have. I am curious if you have had the chance to try out the Black Crows Ferox Freebird ski, and in that case what you think about them (maybe compared to your Atris).
    Cheers!¨
    Edit: Saw that you already commented on them further down, thanks for taking your time and interacting with your audience! =)

  • @dannygraham7245
    @dannygraham7245 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the video! How do you shoot with your drone, is it on follow mode some sort of follow mode or is someone always controlling it?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks Danny! Always someone controlling. Either a dedicated pilot, or me and another rider with two controllers

  • @user-gh6hd2is4h
    @user-gh6hd2is4h Před 3 lety

    Hei Nikolai, thanks a lot for all these beautiful, entertaining and terrifying videos! I've been wondering which brand the small approach snow shoes/plates you are using are. Are these available somewhere in Norway?

  • @ClaesN1973
    @ClaesN1973 Před 3 lety +3

    Hey Nico, great video as always! :)
    I get that you're sponsored by G3, but I'm curious about the G3 Ion 12 vs Salomon/Armada/Atomic SHIFT 12. So from one Scandinavian to another - Besides the 2 x 250 G weight saving, are there any advantages to the G3, or is the weight the main reason to chose the G3 over the SHIFT when going for a DH oriented touring setup?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +3

      Heyhey,
      Ease of use is the other factor you should consider. With the G3 you can go from walk to ski mode in a few seconds without taking your skis off. There’s a bit more hassle with the shift. Other than that they’re pretty much the same! If I were skiing the ski in the resort more I would prefer the shift/duke

    • @ClaesN1973
      @ClaesN1973 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Great. Thanks :)

  • @vardis95
    @vardis95 Před 3 lety

    Yo! First of all, LOVE your videos. So incredibly inspiring. Secondly, I see you got the regular Camox back there on the left side in the shot. Any thoughts on these? How do they compare to the Atris and the Camox freebird?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks!
      The camox is pretty sick actually. Had it in chamonix one winter, and took it out a few days that were unexpectedly deep, and they performed really well. It’s also a more fun ski than the atris when the snow is firm. Compared to the freebird they’re way more solid. You can charge on them. Which makes them a bit heavier of course

    • @vardis95
      @vardis95 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Thanks a lot for replying! And great news to hear about the Camox, I just put in an order on them :) Hit me up if you ever need an additional drone pilot/touring buddy!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      @@vardis95 epic! Will do👊😃

  • @WaechterDerNacht
    @WaechterDerNacht Před 3 lety

    Nice video, very indepth for the amount of gear you show!
    After getting touring/freeride skis last season just two days ago got my avalanche gear. After years of renting for a few days and hiking with snowshoes and the snowboard on the back i finally managed to get myself that. I'm actually done with ski areas afterlast year when i had to cue 2hrs each on the 2 days of skiing i got.
    How does your season probably look like this year? Especially since Norway, as far as i know, does have a travelban outside norway due to covid. Do you just do stuff in Lyngen, Lofoten and maybe Jontunheimen/Stavanger/Bergen area? Or are you planning on just staying in the alps for a season?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey Philip! Happy the video helped. I’m planning to just follow the snow around Norway this coming season. If I go abroad I’ll have to quarantine for 10 days when I return :) plus Norway’s awesome

    • @WaechterDerNacht
      @WaechterDerNacht Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer That sounds like a good plan...
      Yes, Norway is awsome. Had the pleasure to study in Trondheim for a semester in autumn 2017. But sadly never managed to get back there since then. Maybe should look at masters-programms in Norway to make 2 more years there...

  • @WDHD2TB
    @WDHD2TB Před 3 lety

    Hi Nikolai, thank you for doing this video!
    One question ; since you’re using the Dynafit Hoji Free as your do-it-all boot, which Alpine binding will you end up using with the Hoji Free? Or do you have a dedicated Alpine ski boot?
    Can’t wait for your next video!!
    All the best

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Hi there,
      I’ve been using the salomon sth16 with the hoji boot :)
      Thanks!

  • @vitaminb4869
    @vitaminb4869 Před 3 lety

    Have you tried the Tecton 12 binding? It is similar weight as Ions, but it has a traditional alpine heel and more elasticity in the toe. I would love to hear your thoughts if you've skied them. Love your gear video!!

  • @JohnDoe-nq9hl
    @JohnDoe-nq9hl Před 3 lety +8

    I just feel my net worth departing, every second of this video I watch. How many body parts did you have to sell to afford all of your gear? Left Kidney? Right Kidney? Both?

  • @leejohn6055
    @leejohn6055 Před 3 lety

    Love Norrona

  • @nicolaistolwijk
    @nicolaistolwijk Před rokem

    you scared the shit out of me, i was doing something else, and i suddenly heard my name out of my speakers, you gave me a heart attack xD

  • @jeminceman4211
    @jeminceman4211 Před 3 lety

    Nice video! Do you use an avalanche airbag?

  • @dr3plugz
    @dr3plugz Před 3 lety

    nice

  • @kristoffernesheim6619
    @kristoffernesheim6619 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, I have notised that you often ride the combo of yellow jacket and green pants. Is this the Lofoten Goretex pro series?
    I’m looking for a combo that can rock both the resort and the backcountry here in Tromsø, but struggle to choose between the different series. I’ve been looking at both the pro and the pro light of lofoten, but also having an eye up for the Lyngen series.
    What would you choose if you only could have one set?
    Love your videos by the way! Big inspiration.

    • @seblukasser
      @seblukasser Před 3 lety

      Thats exactly what I'm still tryna figure out! Lasr year he answered my question in one of his instagram stories. So last year he was using the regular Lofoten shell (yellow) and all the other layers were the same as explained in this video.

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +2

      Heyhey, yes, I should’ve done a «the does it all outfit» that is the lofoten pro. Best of both worlds, as our girl Hanna Montana would say

  • @theomorton95
    @theomorton95 Před 3 lety

    Hey Nikolai,
    I am a big fan of your vids! I probably watched every single one of them this summer while I waited for the ski season to arrive. I have a couple questions in regards to how you set up your GoPro. What mounts do you use most while filming? also, what GoPro specs do you run in POV while you are descending?
    Thanks

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Woho! Happy you enjoyed them.
      I use the helmet mount mostly, and I also mount it to my pole for followcams.
      The trick with the helmet mount is to get the camera as close to your eyes as possible without it interfering in your skiing, so I put it down far on my forehead (though still on the helmet of course). Makes for a better angle.
      I use superview or 4:3 to get the widest possible FOV, and protune with low or medium sharpness (if the light is really flat). No stabilization. 50fps/2.7k for slomo action (airs/pow), 25fps/4k for everything else. Flat color because I color correct in post, but if you're not doing that I would go for gopro color.
      :)

    • @theomorton95
      @theomorton95 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer awesome! thanks for the prompt and detailed reply

    • @theomorton95
      @theomorton95 Před 3 lety

      Why do you prefer to have no stabilization?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      @@theomorton95 Makes you feel what the skier experiences better I find.

  • @DrRConnors
    @DrRConnors Před 3 lety +1

    Nikolai, great video. The Norrona Anorak you wear at the resort looks ideal, we're about the same height and weight. What size do you wear?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice, yeah it’s sweet. I wear it in Large

    • @johnwatson8192
      @johnwatson8192 Před 2 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer I thought that he was going to ask for it when you cast it off!

  • @ianmcadams7642
    @ianmcadams7642 Před 3 lety +1

    “Airs, backslaps”😂😂😂

  • @cypriano8763
    @cypriano8763 Před rokem

    pack with all of the gear, food, water, clothes, avi equip, repair, first aid but without skins. 4kg! speed is better than safety (meaning that it is safety)

  • @jorgemiar
    @jorgemiar Před 3 lety

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the new Anima when you try it and how it compares with the Atris!

  • @armendmekolli1116
    @armendmekolli1116 Před 3 lety

    Hi Nikolai I would want to know in this video , how did you took off your ski in the last videos when the snow was icey ? Thanks for the amazing videos !!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Heyhey, so the trick is to grab the ski with the hand that you release the toe piece with. So thumb on your toe piece and fingers around the ski. Click the lever and voila, the ski is in your hand.
      A bit harder if you’re not on a tech binding

    • @armendmekolli1116
      @armendmekolli1116 Před 3 lety +1

      So its dosen’t have nothing to do with the back side of the binding , the front side will release it .
      Thank you very much for helping me !

  • @scottkeller6022
    @scottkeller6022 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for the video! I just have one question: I am looking for spoilers for my skiboots, but can't really find any. Do you have any tipps where i should look and where i can buy? (I have lange T130 Boots)

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      I got mine from SOLE in Chamonix. If you go to a bootfitter they should have a few laying around :-)

  • @roasovidiu8858
    @roasovidiu8858 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Helped me so much. Could you please tell me what kind of backpack do you use for one day tours? How big should it be? How many litres? Thanks

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Hi there, I use this one: www.norrona.com/nb-NO/produkter/lofoten/lofoten-30l-ryggsekk/?color=3301
      It fits everything you need :)

    • @roasovidiu8858
      @roasovidiu8858 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer thank you so much!!!

  • @supermaxe
    @supermaxe Před 3 lety +1

    Dude, great vid! Ive a question regarding the binding: How hard can you trust the pins when sending it? Iam 198 with 100kg, using the anima for deep snow but with a frame binding and an older daemon188 with the atk free for touring, but iam afraid of bigger drops with a pin binding:). Any troubles with that recently?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Works well for me at 85kg! Not sure how another 15kg will impact it

    • @supermaxe
      @supermaxe Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Btw: What DIN setting u r using? 85kg istn leightweight and u stomping some big drops!;)

    • @jonasalopecia1662
      @jonasalopecia1662 Před 3 lety

      @@supermaxe he uses 12 the max on his binding :)

  • @ttv_mxr_btw_sweatytryhard6824

    Hey Niko! Just 2 simple questions: What do you do to earn money? And Do you prefer skiing in Norway or skiing in Austria/Switzerland?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey there,
      1: I ski and make videos (sponsor money and some commercial work)
      2: I prefer Norway just because it’s home, and there are less people. The Alps on a pow day is epic though!

  • @danielbromley849
    @danielbromley849 Před 3 lety +1

    Great content mate! Gotta admit though, as a skier and biker enthusiast, O was really hoping you'd review your mountain bike!! What you riding!?

  • @blazerbuckets4871
    @blazerbuckets4871 Před 3 lety +1

    What mic's do you use to record such quality sound in the mountains?

  • @zachbarber1834
    @zachbarber1834 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Niko!
    What's the name of the song that's playing in the short ski clips throughout the video?
    Also, any chance you could put the name of a songs you use in your videos in the caption? I recognize about half of them, but am interested in the other ones. Cheers man!

  • @dashielcockrill998
    @dashielcockrill998 Před 3 lety

    I was wondering how you think your bindings perform in bounds? Do they work just as well as traditional alpine bindings? Thank you for the help also love your videos keep it up this winter

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      heyhey, they definitely don't hold up as well as a regular alpine binding with a 16-18 din. I haven't skied a regular alpine binding with a din of 12, but I guess they would be comparable to that

    • @danielborkmann5155
      @danielborkmann5155 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer what's your take on the CAST bindings? Ever tried them?

  • @erikgiske399
    @erikgiske399 Před 3 lety +1

    What crampons do you use on your ski boots? Love your videos!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Been using these lately: www.proskiservice.com/products/tech-crampon-250

    • @erikgiske399
      @erikgiske399 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Thanks!

  • @roasovidiu8858
    @roasovidiu8858 Před 3 lety

    Love your video.I saw you have in the back the black crows Navis. What are your thoughts on them? I've just got mine and didn't get the chance to ski them. Thanks.

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      roas ovidiu those are the camox actually.
      Great ski! I use them to ski park :)

    • @roasovidiu8858
      @roasovidiu8858 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer yes. You are right. I got them mixed up. I bought the camox with a full frame touring bindings. I'm a beginner at touring. Hope that thei will perform well.

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      roas ovidiu fun all mountain ski too! Surprised me how versatile they are :) hope you have fun on them!

    • @roasovidiu8858
      @roasovidiu8858 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer thanks man!!!

  • @brandonparker4319
    @brandonparker4319 Před 3 lety

    I am curious about your feelings of having such a short probe. I am in the Canadian Rockies, and there has been a few burials over the last few years that were at least 3m deep. Its become common practice here to have a minimum of a 3m probe.

  • @lukasneumair6530
    @lukasneumair6530 Před 3 lety

    hey nikolai, great video as always
    what is your opinion on the new black crows ferox freebird?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I haven’t skied it to be honest. Feels like a good alternative to the atris, but for me I think performance is a bit more important than weight, so I go for the atris. but they’re very similar!

    • @lukasneumair6530
      @lukasneumair6530 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer ok thanks man, I think I will go for the ferox; greetings from Innsbruck

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety

      Nice! You’ll have a good time on them. Fingers crossed for a snowy winter down there. Innsbruck’s the best

    • @lukasneumair6530
      @lukasneumair6530 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer hope so; drop me a line whenever your in innsbruck, always welcome

  • @MrCasOuille
    @MrCasOuille Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video. What is your take on avalanche backpacks? I assume that you don't use them because all the risks are taken out by properly assessing conditions and your rescue trainings. But is there any situation when you would consider using one (when you are on your own for instance)? Or the extra weight always outweigh the extra security?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +3

      Heyhey! Yes, so for me I did use the first generation of them, but was thrown off by the weight and all the malfunctions. Mine was exploding all over the place. I was even in an avalanche and forgot to pull it, being so focused on getting out of the avalanche.
      Generally I do think the best course of action is to just avoid avalanches, but that's not always easy to do.
      I would consider using them for riding resort though, or like you say if you're on a solo mission. But I wouldn't really count on it. Buddies with shovels are for sure what I put my trust in if you do end up in a slide

    • @bikerdude923
      @bikerdude923 Před 3 lety

      I disagree with you statement of "all the risks are taken out ..." there is no such thing as taking risks out. When you study the conditions and everything you are looking at the risks that exist at that time and in that place and then deciding whether you are willing to accept that risk level or not. Even once you have studied the available information to determine risk there is always the unknown, you can't remove risk, only mitigate some of it and then either accept the rest or decide to leave and try another day. Thinking you can remove risk is what gets people killed or injured.

    • @MrCasOuille
      @MrCasOuille Před 3 lety +2

      ​@@bikerdude923 my bad! pls delete the aforementioned sentence and pls read : "all risks which can possibly be minimize" good catch! You should be a Risk Engineer!

    • @bikerdude923
      @bikerdude923 Před 3 lety

      @@MrCasOuille Close, I used to work in spacecraft solar systems, had to do tons of risk assessment!

  • @Felix-hx7kx
    @Felix-hx7kx Před 2 lety

    FINALLY, the video we have all been waiting for lol ive always been trying out different combos and stuff but this takes the cake thanks #NikolaiSchirmer

  • @yeahmaybeprobably
    @yeahmaybeprobably Před 3 lety

    Do you bring anything for snow study (snow saw, magnifying lens, etc.)? And what do you bring for first aid?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      I bring painkillers and stuff to patch up wounds. Tape. I don't really bring any of the snow study stuff, I feel like that's more if you're doing forecasting or research. But a nice snow saw would be nice actually. Now I just use my shovel and poles, sometimes a cord, to isolate columns

  • @maksymmaletskyy6803
    @maksymmaletskyy6803 Před 3 lety

    Hi, got two questions: how many g3 ion did you brake doing airs and tricks(and comparing to kingpins, which one do you like more)? and the second one, why you don't use airbag backpacs, thanks for the answers, youe videos are the best out there keep going!!!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Kingpin: two bindings in two seasons
      ION: two bindings in three seasons
      Wrote about the avy bags in a comment below :)
      Thanks!!

    • @maksymmaletskyy6803
      @maksymmaletskyy6803 Před 3 lety

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Thanks!! ;)

  • @seblukasser
    @seblukasser Před 3 lety

    Hey Niko!
    Don't know if you still read the comments on this video, but what's your opinion on avy airbag backpacks?
    Love your content and even more your attitude!

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey there! Been replying to a few of these. I used them in the early days, but they malfunctioned a bunch so I gave rhem up :) there should be a more detailed answer somewhere in these comments.
      Thanks😃 have a good winter!

    • @seblukasser
      @seblukasser Před 3 lety +1

      @@Nikolai_Schirmer Oh right, I actually searched for it but didn't go to the very end :D Now I got it, thanks!
      Thanks man, you too - hope to see you grow even larger cause your message needs to get out there 🤙🏼

  • @martinh1309
    @martinh1309 Před 2 lety

    4:28
    "You call that a knife?"
    "This is a knife"

  • @Costaway29
    @Costaway29 Před 2 lety

    Super video Nikolai, men jeg savner en ting:
    Stegjern/trugene du bruker.
    Hva heter de?

  • @chrismccaffrey1232
    @chrismccaffrey1232 Před 3 lety

    I think I disagree on the Atris vs Corvus. Even not going switch the Atris has a shorter turn radius and rocker in the tail which makes turn initiation easier and snapping quick turns is easier. The Corvus rails massive turns way better though

  • @corentinCARN
    @corentinCARN Před 3 lety

    Nice video !
    What’s the size of your anorak ?
    Cheers

  • @teleroel
    @teleroel Před 3 lety

    I see a pink label on the Douchebag, it's that the one from Norwegian Air they use for heavy bags and says: 'Heavy like a pregnant elephant?'

  • @rtpcannon
    @rtpcannon Před 2 lety

    I’m curious why you’d do the Freebird shorter. Examining my tour setup and many advising I go longer (head height vs eye height).

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 2 lety

      Jut because it’s the same length as my atris pretty much, so emphasize the lightness and nimbleness of the freebird setup. If you’re only doing one ski it’s usually good to go longer

  • @Stolpe0228
    @Stolpe0228 Před 3 lety +1

    I see that you are using BCA Link 2 (EU version i suppose), have you tried some other walkie talkies? Nice gear video there...

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +3

      Tried a few! Those are the ones that have worked best so far. Good battery life and range

    • @Stolpe0228
      @Stolpe0228 Před 3 lety

      Nikolai Schirmer good to hear, I have recently ordered a pair haven’t got them yet. Just waiting for the winter in Sweden now...

  • @BrokkoliSchleuder
    @BrokkoliSchleuder Před 3 lety

    What's your take on airbag backpacks?

  • @aaronb1195
    @aaronb1195 Před 3 lety

    Do you pack anything to help you get back to the trailhead in case of equipment failure? I've always wondered what I would do if I broke a binding or something in the backcountry, far from my car but haven't found a good solution.
    Do you pack any other emergency prep gear, besides the avy stuff?

    • @Nikolai_Schirmer
      @Nikolai_Schirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Duct tape! Have had heinous hikes on one ski through deep pow back in the days of frame touring bindings (those things broke all the time). Only once had a tech toe do that