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02-08-2024, 04:33 AM
Thread: Line Vision 108 or Salomon QST Echo 106
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I recently got a pair of Echos, skied em in...
I recently got a pair of Echos, skied em in Europe and Japan. They are awesome...they are pretty versatile, surprisingly damp and stable, and pretty easy to turn. I havent skied the Vision, but I'd...
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01-08-2024, 11:12 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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482139 Limited edition Draco in Cham if youre...
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08-26-2023, 05:05 PM
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I have Superwolfs. They are a fantastic ski - I...
I have Superwolfs. They are a fantastic ski - I use them on ice, corn, anything but powder (but they can still hang in that space). I didn't own the Orb, but I can safely say that the Superwolf is a...
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03-21-2023, 03:42 AM
Thread: Backpack: shedding weight
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I think my winter touring pack is all up just...
I think my winter touring pack is all up just under 5kg, including an airbag (base weight, no food or water).
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03-14-2023, 03:44 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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I noticed this the other day too...my pair that I...
I noticed this the other day too...my pair that I love are more like the middle shot, but in the shop the other day I was eyeing off a shorter length to compliment my 183cm pair, and I'd say the shop...
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02-07-2023, 12:59 PM
Thread: 105 waist touring ski shootout?
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Another vote for the Majesty Superwolf. It's a...
Another vote for the Majesty Superwolf. It's a great all-rounder, and would be a perfect thinner ski in a quiver in PNW or similar region.
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12-18-2022, 03:21 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I hear you and thought I'd be happy on the Vario...
I hear you and thought I'd be happy on the Vario 2 as well (ramp angle is similar to other bindings I like). But like I said, the point at which forces are transferred is very different between the...
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12-17-2022, 10:28 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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Nah dude, I'm rolling with the Traider too! ...
Nah dude, I'm rolling with the Traider too!
Just the other day I skied for the first time on a Vario 2. I threw my ATK heels in the pack too to do a comparison (inserts of course).
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11-22-2022, 09:40 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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This is a cool discussion. I'll add my data...
This is a cool discussion. I'll add my data points.
I've skied my Traiders pretty hard inbounds trying to test their limits, with the Commander Tour and now the Corvus (both with metal). I've... -
11-20-2022, 01:55 AM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I've been running that setup too...I call it the...
I've been running that setup too...I call it the Traider.
Trab toe with a 3mm shim.
ATK Freeraider 2.0 heel (with old school freeride spacer, no brakes)
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10-01-2022, 03:54 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Just mentioning how much I've enjoyed skiing my...
Just mentioning how much I've enjoyed skiing my Corvus - so much so that I have sold my Atris. Loving the mix of stable/damp and ease of pivot. I used to prefer the Atris (probably because it is...
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09-08-2022, 03:55 AM
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Anyone got a recommendation for a touring ski...
Anyone got a recommendation for a touring ski suited to steep icy slopes? Thinking the following criteria:
- To be used with Tecton / Vega (I've been rattled out of ATKs before...tecton feels... -
06-30-2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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Welcome to the Mindbender fanboi club :) I had...
Welcome to the Mindbender fanboi club :)
I had to mount my Pivots at +1 due to hole conflicts. They feel pretty good there - they turn a bit more quickly and I think a bit more tail helps with... -
03-16-2022, 02:30 PM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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So I have skied the Vega plenty and love it, but...
So I have skied the Vega plenty and love it, but I just got my Skorpius in the mail. Wont be able to ski em for a while, but these things seem killer.
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03-11-2022, 10:45 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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I continue to be impressed with the Commander...
I continue to be impressed with the Commander Tour. The nearest equivalent I can think of by way of comparison is the Mindbender 99ti. The Cmdr is definitely lighter, and potentially even more stable...
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03-07-2022, 01:25 AM
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+1 for Backland UL 85 and Alp Trx as options. ...
+1 for Backland UL 85 and Alp Trx as options.
I had ZG85s, and they have totally de-cambered and that wasn't with a crazy amount of use. I know things are probably different with the new... -
03-02-2022, 03:27 AM
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Touring gear means compromise. You should be...
Touring gear means compromise.
You should be able to climb WI3/4 in a touring boot. I've seen guys even doing it in alpine boots.
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01-22-2022, 03:35 PM
Thread: WTF is up with Ski Trab Binders
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Ive got the Titan with the higher release values....
Ive got the Titan with the higher release values. They definitely ski above their weight...I feel as good as ATKs, but not quite as good as Tectons.
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01-15-2022, 03:54 AM
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OP, this was my story too. I found the Raven to...
OP, this was my story too. I found the Raven to be totally overrated despite wanting to like it. Of the options you list, I'd go Ferox. They do ski pretty similar to the Atris (a ski I like), and are...
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01-13-2022, 02:20 AM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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Dispatch 110 is on my radar. Anyone got weights...
Dispatch 110 is on my radar. Anyone got weights on these things yet?
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12-08-2021, 11:30 PM
Thread: Kastle TX 103 Reviews??
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The review I saw said great performance, on the...
The review I saw said great performance, on the heavier side on the way up, great grip for a wider ski but demanding to ski. Can wholly endorse the Majesty Supernova if you want a ski in this...
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11-09-2021, 12:46 PM
Thread: Light, shred-worthy touring sticks
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I'd favor the ZG105 - bit more versatile and...
I'd favor the ZG105 - bit more versatile and easier to use. I've spent plenty of time on ZG skis, and they are pretty awesome skis.
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11-02-2021, 05:43 PM
Thread: Multi-Day Ski Mountaineering Pack?
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That Mtn Hardware pack looks good, more info...
That Mtn Hardware pack looks good, more info would be appreciated after use.
I've been rolling with the Cirque 45 this season. Really nice pack, but I do miss race carry and am too lazy to rig it... -
10-21-2021, 05:19 PM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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I can vouch for the Trab Titans. They ski much...
I can vouch for the Trab Titans. They ski much better than any other race-type binding. Part of that is from the toe - some elasticity in a tech toe is a pretty big deal, and the Titan does it in a...
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10-14-2021, 06:09 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Im using La Sportiva Vegas. I think anything in...
Im using La Sportiva Vegas. I think anything in the 1500g class would be fine with this ski (ZGTP, Mtn Labs, Hojis, etc). I would definitely not use these skis with an F1 type boot because you'd just...
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10-14-2021, 03:53 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Just posting some initial thoughts on the...
Just posting some initial thoughts on the Commander Tour (182).
On the up - it's a bit heavier than Im used to...3.75kg for my pair. I put on Tectons, but will ski em this weekend with Xenics... -
05-23-2021, 05:46 AM
Thread: Which ski is a skinny Rustler 11?
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Yeah, I agree that the Corvus is close in some...
Yeah, I agree that the Corvus is close in some ways to the R11...but the Corvus tail is a lot less forgiving. Maybe an Atris shape with the Corvus' metal would be closer? And anyway, I'm looking more...
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04-25-2021, 07:32 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I'm curious about the Vario2 as well...but this...
I'm curious about the Vario2 as well...but this season I'll be playing around with a hybrid setup.
Trab toe (same as Vario2) - for better elasticity than ATK toes (along with a few mm shim to... -
03-29-2021, 07:50 PM
Thread: Camox freebird. Any reviews?
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Did get a few days on them - I definitely rate...
Did get a few days on them - I definitely rate them higher than the Mtn Ex 95. They feel a bit more playful whilst still having good edge hold and surprisingly good stability at speed for their...
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02-27-2021, 05:24 AM
Thread: La Sportiva Vega
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I looked at mine just as you did. No problems,...
I looked at mine just as you did. No problems, both sets of inserts perfectly aligned.
ZGTP is a good boot, but forward lean is too upright for me, hence Vegas for this season.
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01-29-2021, 02:08 PM
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I like the Atris too - such an intuitive and fun...
I like the Atris too - such an intuitive and fun ski. But I also love my ZG108 and the ZG105...and yeah, they are pretty different skis.
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12-13-2020, 02:48 PM
Thread: 2019 Black Crows Corvus....bueller?
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You'll be working hard for your turns - that's a...
You'll be working hard for your turns - that's a hefty setup to put it mildly.
I own both those skis. I love my Atris, as they are intuitive and easy and fun in almost any condition. I also like... -
11-14-2020, 08:37 PM
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Being in the southern hemisphere makes this...
Being in the southern hemisphere makes this especially pertinent to me...well at least until I left a couple of pairs in Whistler.
1 ski - Either ZG105 or Bentchetler 100. I like to tour and can... -
10-20-2020, 01:33 AM
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Camox Freebird is pretty solid, but i don't have...
Camox Freebird is pretty solid, but i don't have enough time on them to give you a better review.
I'd go with the ZG105. Thanks to the longer radius, you can ski em even on firmer snow. I used my... -
09-22-2020, 05:01 AM
Thread: 100mm touring ski round-up
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Havent skied the Navis FB, but Im very happy on...
Havent skied the Navis FB, but Im very happy on Camox FB. Might lose a bit of shape at high speeds, but a really versatile and solid ski. Have friends who have a Camox FB and a Corvus FB and that...
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09-11-2020, 05:27 PM
Thread: Which ski is a skinny Rustler 11?
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I'm on the same page - R11 is such a great ski. ...
I'm on the same page - R11 is such a great ski.
The Corvus does not have the same user-friendly quality of the R11. And whilst you can pivot it easy, it feels like there's less of a sweet spot.
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04-18-2020, 05:55 PM
Thread: Best light weight Touring binding?
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Used ATk Freeraiders for years. They are sick...
Used ATk Freeraiders for years. They are sick bindings, costly but worth it. Rebranded as Hagan in the US I think.
Free Raider 14/2.0 or the newer version is good to go. All the features, and the... -
04-18-2020, 02:51 PM
Thread: Rustler 11 replacement
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R11 is a great ski - shame that you couldnt get...
R11 is a great ski - shame that you couldnt get along with them.
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04-18-2020, 02:34 PM
Thread: How heavy is your touring rig?
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There's definitely a weight spectrum that I've...
There's definitely a weight spectrum that I've operated across, and the ends of that are the most interesting for me to think about.
Lower limit (say 6.5%, for a skimo-esk rig) is fine in... -
04-17-2020, 06:27 AM
Thread: 2019 Black Crows Corvus....bueller?
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That's pretty extreme, not so much for resort...
That's pretty extreme, not so much for resort skiing, but touring...
I got mine with inserts for Shift and Tecton - with Tecton they are on the heavier side, but the performance for a touring ski... -
04-09-2020, 04:08 PM
Thread: How heavy is your touring rig?
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Im guessing that's 10% with things being pairs...
Im guessing that's 10% with things being pairs and all, but yeah this is an interesting take.
I nerd out and keep a spreadsheet on setup weights, and if I stuck to the formula, my rig should be... -
04-06-2020, 02:11 AM
Thread: Camox freebird. Any reviews?
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Got me a pair too in the 178cm (I'm about that...
Got me a pair too in the 178cm (I'm about that tall and 76kg). Hoping to use them this southern season. I have skied a fair bit on the Mtn Ex 95, so should be able to offer a good comparison. For me,...
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03-21-2020, 11:47 PM
Thread: How heavy is your touring rig?
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I'll play too. Used to tour more than resort,...
I'll play too.
Used to tour more than resort, now a 50/50 skier, was moving into ski instructing, now who knows. Will be touring for the next year it seems. Started out out skimo race gear, and... -
03-19-2020, 08:36 PM
Thread: How heavy is your touring rig?
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Woah, that's still a 9kg plus setup. And if...
Woah, that's still a 9kg plus setup. And if you're on 180s you're probably no big unit. It's amazing to see the diversity of gear people are using; from the skimo minimalist stuff to the sidecountry...
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03-14-2020, 05:37 PM
Thread: Whistler 2019 - 2020
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It's going to impact me and a lot of others on...
It's going to impact me and a lot of others on ski instructing courses too. Looks like a season ender except for the BC.
Speaking of which, snapped a photo of some rando folks the other day...
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03-09-2020, 08:48 PM
Thread: How heavy is your touring rig?
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Still a work in progress for me. Last year I...
Still a work in progress for me.
Last year I toured a heap on Atris/Shift/Zero G Tour Pro. Was pretty hard work at times, particularly for multiday trips. Using Tectons made that setup more... -
02-12-2020, 05:07 PM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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I'm low tiding/daily driving the MB99Ti in...
I'm low tiding/daily driving the MB99Ti in Whistler Blackcomb atm, and yes, these things rip. Haven't found their top end. Can handle icy groomers and moguls, but also destroy soft chop. I find them...
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02-04-2020, 07:40 PM
Thread: Tech bindings that can handle abuse
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Another vote for ATK Freeraider 14. You'll feel...
Another vote for ATK Freeraider 14. You'll feel the build quality when you lay hands on them. Great pin binding.
I prefer Tecton though - the heel retention and power transfer is just better. Feel... -
02-03-2020, 07:46 PM
Thread: 2019 Black Crows Corvus....bueller?
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I'm now a member of the club. I've never been on...
I'm now a member of the club. I've never been on a ski that combines very good speed and stability with the ease to pivot. Found my new daily driver.
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01-24-2020, 07:13 PM
Thread: 2-3 Ski Quiver for the PNW
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I'm close to this - but I got some Mindbender 99s...
I'm close to this - but I got some Mindbender 99s and Rustler 11s instead. Just got the Corvus and looking forward to taking them for a slide next week.
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