Great review! I’ve had very similar experiences and opinions about the Wailer 99s. They love consistent snow and have become my favorite backcountry rig because of that trait and their light weight. I have owned 2 pairs of the Wailers, one from the 11/12 batch and one from the 12/13 batch. They changed the top sheet material for 12/13 and so far it has been a huge improvement, especially since it eliminated the splintering problem for me. Last year I spent a few uncomfortable moments in the middle of a couple long tours digging 1/4 inch long carbon splinters out my my palm with a pocket knife, but not this season thankfully. What model year were giving you splinters? Thanks for the great review… totally applicable to both the Ninas and the Wailers of course.
agree with moving the boot forward. slight downside is it makes it a little easier to catch an edge, upside is it turns faster and less chatter on groomers.
Great review! I’ve had very similar experiences and opinions about the Wailer 99s. They love consistent snow and have become my favorite backcountry rig because of that trait and their light weight. I have owned 2 pairs of the Wailers, one from the 11/12 batch and one from the 12/13 batch. They changed the top sheet material for 12/13 and so far it has been a huge improvement, especially since it eliminated the splintering problem for me. Last year I spent a few uncomfortable moments in the middle of a couple long tours digging 1/4 inch long carbon splinters out my my palm with a pocket knife, but not this season thankfully. What model year were giving you splinters? Thanks for the great review… totally applicable to both the Ninas and the Wailers of course.
agree with moving the boot forward. slight downside is it makes it a little easier to catch an edge, upside is it turns faster and less chatter on groomers.