I think it's important to note that like all Splitboard hardboots, these Disruptives are rebranded Roxa's like Phantoms with Atomics. They are modified directly from the factory to make it feel like a soft boot and they punch new holes for the ankle strap which is a positive but once again these are all rebranded items. I will say they are very comfortable and work great!
I'm on my second season with these and am a big fan! They ride like soft boots on the downhill. I do find the velcro straps annoying and worry about them wearing out (though I'm sure they can be replaced)
Hey! I recently picked these up after demoing them. When you are in walk mode, do you keep any of the straps engaged (ie the lever down)? I’ve been walking with only the ankle strap down but im seeing wear points on the plastic material thats a little concerning
I have both (Atomic Backland with the Link Lever), Disruptive are more comfy but a bit heavier. Disruptive are a lot more durable and does not feel flimsy at all. One season on the backland and they were pretty much ruined. Disruptive also comes with a proper liner compared to the paper thin liner in the Atomic (you will want a intuition liner). Overall once you get use to the flex of the Disruptive, everything is better about it. If you like stiffer boots, I would recommend order the stiff tongue for the Disruptive .
as an owner of these I can say they have quite big range of montion when walking. I'm walking with the cuff lever unlocked as this is significantly reducing the flex and allowing much more freedom. When it's locked, it tightens the tongue which is great for riding, but then it's a bit hard to move the boot by hand to do a demo, like it is in the case.
I think it's important to note that like all Splitboard hardboots, these Disruptives are rebranded Roxa's like Phantoms with Atomics. They are modified directly from the factory to make it feel like a soft boot and they punch new holes for the ankle strap which is a positive but once again these are all rebranded items. I will say they are very comfortable and work great!
I'm on my second season with these and am a big fan! They ride like soft boots on the downhill. I do find the velcro straps annoying and worry about them wearing out (though I'm sure they can be replaced)
Sure, the strap also adds into the soft boot flex profile that ladder strap/ buckle couldn't.
Hey! I recently picked these up after demoing them. When you are in walk mode, do you keep any of the straps engaged (ie the lever down)? I’ve been walking with only the ankle strap down but im seeing wear points on the plastic material thats a little concerning
Thanks for this! I'm really curious about a Phantom Slipper vs Disruptive comparison. Do you have experience with the former?
I have both (Atomic Backland with the Link Lever), Disruptive are more comfy but a bit heavier. Disruptive are a lot more durable and does not feel flimsy at all. One season on the backland and they were pretty much ruined. Disruptive also comes with a proper liner compared to the paper thin liner in the Atomic (you will want a intuition liner). Overall once you get use to the flex of the Disruptive, everything is better about it. If you like stiffer boots, I would recommend order the stiff tongue for the Disruptive .
Thanks a lot for this. I think you’ve broken Phantom’s heart, they’ve just announced they’re stopping boot production :)
It didn't seem like there was that much travel in walk mode when you were cranking on them? How do they actually walk?
These were quite new with a new after market liner at time of filming. Now while skinning uphill they flex as easy as any other boot Ive owned.
as an owner of these I can say they have quite big range of montion when walking. I'm walking with the cuff lever unlocked as this is significantly reducing the flex and allowing much more freedom. When it's locked, it tightens the tongue which is great for riding, but then it's a bit hard to move the boot by hand to do a demo, like it is in the case.
@@jereburrell is the cuffrange of motion the same as for the backland? Thanks for reviewing. :)