Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:29 am
OJ Loenneker wrote:This is by far the best set up known to mankind...
Gotta agree with OJ on this one
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OJ Loenneker wrote:This is by far the best set up known to mankind...
96avs01 wrote:OJ Loenneker wrote:This is by far the best set up known to mankind...
Gotta agree with OJ on this one
The Chief wrote:96avs01 wrote:OJ Loenneker wrote:This is by far the best set up known to mankind...
Gotta agree with OJ on this one
So tell me, have either of you two done a complete Trans-Sierra on your SB's?
FortMental wrote:The lightest AT skis you can afford
Silvretta bindings (that will also fit your climbing boots)
A couple of lift tickets so you can quickly learn to downhill in your climbing boots
...just TRY to 3rd class over rocks in modern AT boots!
FortMental wrote:If your attitude is that skis are but transportation, and you're going to spend the weekend, or so, dragging climbing gear and winter stuff, getting deep into the backcountry consider the following:
The lightest AT skis you can afford
Silvretta bindings (that will also fit your climbing boots)
A couple of lift tickets so you can quickly learn to downhill in your climbing boots
kovarpa wrote:both Vendula and I have Silvretta Pures and they work fine. They also work with mountaineering boots.
Deb wrote:Coincidentally mentioned - I am curious about the "experts'" opinions on boots that offer skiing and mountaineering compatibility. Although my main focus is on back-country skiing with little to NO walking - hence "newbie." Haven't yet earned such a spectacular set-up that accommodates snow, ice and 3rd Class action.
Alpynisto wrote: If you want good release function and rugged, the Marker Duke wins.
Alpynisto wrote: The mode change ain't no thing since your changing skins too.
FortMental wrote:Chief:
I've often skied with 3,000'+ with my Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots...it's very comfortable, light and efficient. Skied up to Disapointment Cleaver on Rainier, and to the base of the Mountaineers Route (and back down). And there's no greater feeling of freedom than skinning deep into the San Juans with the skis, ice climbing for the day, taking off the crampons, and stepping into my bindings and skiing back. Sure, they kinda suck for serious downhilling, big deal. My bindings? Ramers. Can fix/adjust them in the middle of nowhere with an allen wrench. But then, it's not for everyone.