I'm planning to buy my first Ski Mountaineering gear and wanted some inputs. Below are few things which would best describe my needs-
1. Primary use is Ski Mountaineering and some Backcountry
2. Lightweight, but offcourse I don't want to compromise on stability when going downhill.
3. Waist width and side-cut- want to stay around 80-90 around the heel, for better turning radius and responsiveness.
4. Tip and tail hole for rescue sleds and backpacks
5. Length - around 160-170
Based on the above I'm planning to go for the following combination:
1. K2 Wayback Ski - 167cm
2. BD Fritschi Diamir Eagle - Medium
3. Scarpa Maestrale
4. BD Coltex Skin
5. BD Traverse poles (telescopic)
I also did consider other brands - BD Aspect, Dynafit Manaslu, Trab Ripido.
Questions:
1. Whats the general feedback of K2 Wayback when going downhill? Is it stable enough? On icy slopes how well does in perform?
2. I usually ski at 167 and type 3 skier. I weigh around 160lbs and stand at 5' 10''. For downhill/backcountry may be a 176 would work better, but for ski mountaineering I thought sticking to 167 is better. Mostly for weight, jump turns and going down shutes etc.
I know this site isn't specif to skiing, but thought many of you definitely do ski mountaineering. Any suggestions/recommendations would be highly appreciated.
Thanks much!
Subhrojyoti