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I smell a market for e-skis
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Nature's escalators, you heard it here first
I smell a market for e-skis
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You just had to speak my language didn't you.......Chain saw with a paddle chain clenched betwixt butt cheeks.
You just had to speak my language didn't you.......
I would like to have so many skis I need a trailer to bring them around on the National tour
What does 100-106 mm mean, though? Like varies by shell size? Super confusing imoBest Ski Touring Boots for Wide Feet - Updated 2021/22
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Salomon Shift AT boot in a 106mm wide last? Dang.
a mid-volume 100mm last that expands with Custom Shell HD fitting to 106mm
Matt at Bentgate is the man for boot fitting.
Like @Nick said, Matt @ Bent Gate is a really solid bootfitter.
Made an appointment for 11 am on Friday at Bentgate. Shall let him sell me some frontside and/or AT boots if they fit just right, princess slipper styleBent Gate doesn't sell Tectons, apparently. But they do have the Shift.
I should go in for a bootfitting/shooting the shit session.
I also wondered what the 100/106 meant, I thought maybe it was general width and forefoot width? But expandable from/to makes sense. I guess.What does 100-106 mm mean, though? Like varies by shell size? Super confusing imo
Edit: powder7 to the rescue:
apparently there's a panel on the lateral foot section of the shell that's of a plastic that's more easily moldable with heat. a built in punch-out option, if you willI also wondered what the 100/106 meant, I thought maybe it was general width and forefoot width? But expandable from/to makes sense. I guess.
Did you request Matt in your notes?Made an appointment for 11 am on Friday at Bentgate. Shall let him sell me some frontside and/or AT boots if they fit just right, princess slipper style
I did not request Matt but will inquire about his presence when I show up a bit early.Did you request Matt in your notes?
Consider a 50/50 boot, they're getting so much better at skiing and the occasional touring, and most of those have grip walk soles which "can" work with the Pivots on your other skis (with correct afd). Full 9523 touring soles will not.
^try these@Toshi
I was in bentgate earlier, they have a bunch of the K2 touring skis mounted with dynafits, for rent/demo.
I should get them to fit me for a 50/50 boot so that I can try out these rentals (and maybe be more comfortable than my packed out but still too tight in places Tecnicas).@Toshi
I was in bentgate earlier, they have a bunch of the K2 touring skis mounted with dynafits, for rent/demo.
I buy the skis you want to ski, and decide which bindings make the most sense to you. Pin/tech style are way better to hike with, step in alpine style are better to ski with because they let the ski flex under your foot a little better.
Stay away from the super lightweight shit. Like bikes, stuff made for uphill sucks for the thing that you're actually going uphill for.
so I took all the above advice to heart, and just ordered the last 2020 demo set of Mindbender 108 Tis from powder7, same 179 cm that my daily drivers are. I have a week after picking them up to change my mind, of course.Ok, so I’m hearing Tectons, another Mindbender 108 Ti pair, and get fitted by Larry’s bootfitting with something non-wimpy. Reasonable summary?
I didn’t heed this, though. But I do have time to reconsider. I’ll shoot the shit with the powder7 people when I pick up the demo set. They have Warden MNC 13 alpine bindings on them now. Powder7 had a few demo AT setups for sale with Tectons already but I know what I like in skis, and the 108 Ti and I get along well.Oh, just remembered: I'm pretty sure Bent Gate and Powder 7 rent/demo AT stuff. Including boots, if I'm not mistaken. Another option for "trying it out" before you invest a pile of money into it.
airbags are kinda heavy/take up space, and awkward. I bought one, wore it for a while and now don't. I just decided my approach of never being in an avalanche was betterOk, non ski/binding/boot related topics:
I should take a AIARE course.
And there's other gear:
Ski - What to Bring Backcountry Skiing | Mountain Hardwear
www.mountainhardwear.com
Crampons and a harness?!
Do you all use airbag packs? If so, which ones?
Since I'm a newb I was thinking:
- Ortovox Diract Voice Rescue Set (transceiver, shovel, prove)
- Backcountry Access Float 32 airbag pack
- Suunto MC-2G Navigator since someone said topo maps and a compass are a good idea
All advice appreciated.
Forgo the airbag pack. *If* you decide to go into avalanche terrain at some point, an airbag might be a reasonable thing to get.Ok, non ski/binding/boot related topics:
I should take a AIARE course.
And there's other gear:
Ski - What to Bring Backcountry Skiing | Mountain Hardwear
www.mountainhardwear.com
Crampons and a harness?!
Do you all use airbag packs? If so, which ones?
Since I'm a newb I was thinking:
- Ortovox Diract Voice Rescue Set (transceiver, shovel, prove)
- Backcountry Access Float 32 airbag pack
- Suunto MC-2G Navigator since someone said topo maps and a compass are a good idea
All advice appreciated.
This Ortovox is the one with voice commands. Like an AED. Seems like a good idea to have one less thing to think about in a crisis.Ortovox maybe a close second. Much more complicated though.
Yeah, I'm not really a fan. If you're doing a search you need to be communicating with other people, not listening to some squawk box that's not as smart as you.This Ortovox is the one with voice commands. Like an AED. Seems like a good idea to have one less thing to think about in a crisis.
Yep. They make a more expensive 'pro' beacon but the differences are minor. That's the one I bought.Ok. So like this:
Mammut Barryvox Tour Safety Package
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I did my AIRIE in RMNP from CMC. https://coloradomountainschool.com/Ok, non ski/binding/boot related topics:
I should take a AIARE course.
And there's other gear:
Ski - What to Bring Backcountry Skiing | Mountain Hardwear
www.mountainhardwear.com
Crampons and a harness?!
Do you all use airbag packs? If so, which ones?
Since I'm a newb I was thinking:
- Ortovox Diract Voice Rescue Set (transceiver, shovel, prove)
- Backcountry Access Float 32 airbag pack
- Suunto MC-2G Navigator since someone said topo maps and a compass are a good idea
All advice appreciated.
Not just trustworthy, but partners at a similar risk level. And that is hard thing to judge, IME.I did my AIRIE in RMNP from CMC. https://coloradomountainschool.com/
Education + beacon, probe, shovel at minimum. Combined with trustworthy partners.
I own an airbag but only wore it 1-2x. If you really want one, I might part with this one.
Why do you not use the airbag? Bulk?I did my AIRIE in RMNP from CMC. https://coloradomountainschool.com/
Education + beacon, probe, shovel at minimum. Combined with trustworthy partners.
I own an airbag but only wore it 1-2x. If you really want one, I might part with this one.
Fulltrucker kept pulling the cord as soon as he'd get out of the car.Why do you not use the airbag? Bulk?
Fulltrucker kept pulling the cord as soon as he'd get out of the car.
Seriously, it was HILARIOUS.Fulltrucker kept pulling the cord as soon as he'd get out of the car.
You didn't ask me specifically, but I'll answer.Why do you not use the airbag? Bulk?