OJ Loenneker wrote:This is by far the best set up known to mankind...
Gotta agree with OJ on this one
by 96avs01 » Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:17 pm
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?
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:10 pm
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!
by ExcitableBoy » Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:56 pm
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
by Aksel » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:04 pm
by kovarpa » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:41 pm
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:54 pm
kovarpa wrote:both Vendula and I have Silvretta Pures and they work fine. They also work with mountaineering boots.
by Deb » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:43 pm
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:48 pm
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.
by Alpynisto » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:02 pm
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:11 pm
Alpynisto wrote: If you want good release function and rugged, the Marker Duke wins.
by Alpynisto » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:27 pm
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:30 pm
Alpynisto wrote: The mode change ain't no thing since your changing skins too.
by The Chief » Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:46 pm
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.
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