Apr 21, 2020 · Bridging cross-country skis and snowshoes, the Hok combines the maneuverability and ease of use found in snowshoes with the ski’s efficiency of sliding forward rather then lifting and stepping with each stride.

These remarkable ski-shoes combine the climbing ability of a snowshoe and the glide of a ski, with an integrated climbing skin for steep slopes and metal edges for control on downhill turns. Binding now hinges for better flexibility and rotation.

Jan 20, 2024 · When compared to touring skis, the Hok excels in off-piste exploration and deeper snow travel, providing superior stability and ease-of-use for beginners. The lack of specialized footwear requirements and diverse binding options make it a …

For all but brick hard snow or aggressive downhill, the Hok can do well with a sturdy leather boot and lightweight 3pin binding, universal binding, or a Salomon or Rottefella BC system binding.

Dec 13, 2011 · Altai Skis: The Hok Ski and X-Trace Universal Binding Review For fast, easy over-snow travel, combine the traits of a snowshoe and those of a ski. A short, fat ski would keep the maneuverability, packability and hopefully light weight of a snowshoe as well as the glide and easy trail breaking of a ski.

There are a variety of bindings that easily attach to the Hok. All the bindings options listed below will offer great range of motion and natural foot flex while touring in the backcountry. This is essential for comfortable and efficient skishoeing, whether your out for an hour or all day.

Feb 17, 2021 · I have used both 75mm and NNN-BC bindings on backcountry skis but have not tried an approach ski like the Hok. For something that wide underfoot, I would definitely lean toward a free-pivot 3-pin binding like the Voile Switchback paired with a boot like the Alpina Alaska or plastic Scarpa T4.

The Pivot adjusts the same as the standard Universal binding and uses the same instruction manual. Found here: XTRACE-USERS-MANUAL. The Pivot is also available in a package with the Hok and can be found here. The differences between the original Xtrace and the Pivot Xtrace – its all in the base plate! Xtrace differences

Skis come with inserts matching the extended 75mm norm hole pattern and are compatible with current 75mm 3-pin bindings as well as the included universal binding (available adapter plate compatible with Rottefella NNN BC and Salomon BC bindings)