Absolutely, I would never argue about safety, it's more of a personal preference that needs to be balanced very wisely with conditions.

At this point in time the only "resolution" I've been able...

As an European some of the more convoluted aspects about the whole operations side interest me.

So I guess that all of these private outlets (MW, CPG) operate on both private and public lands....

When I did tour solo a lot I also had a lot of fun exploring smaller zones with bigger gear, it does make the whole thing more fun. In my case it also made me a way more technical "tourer"since it...

Very interesting and relatable BCMtnHound.

I also have a flurry of different/conflicting perspectives on everything.
I'm still not that wise yet but joining my local SAR (here in Italy) and...

Thanks, where will you be punching the Remedy? Obviously very different boots and I don't even ski inbounds that much but I would like a sturdier shell (in terms of cushier flex, lateral rigidity,...

How's the heel pocket compared to a hawx ultra XTD?

I did enjoy the older krypton a lot and I would like to enjoy more cabrio boots

Thanks everyone for the replies. Funnily enough I did own an Ortovox Peak 45 lt 5/6 years ago. It did fit like a glove but the 45 lt was never realistic, I sold it because of that and because of the...

my nirvana 35 is almost dead. Looking for a good replacement and if not ill just buy another Nirvana. I like eveything about it: "all zips no weird pockets/shapes", rounder frame, ski/carry system,...

so i did end up mounting them and using them as my daily driver this season. Usual combo as far as boots + bindings go (pre-BOA hawx ultra XTD, MTN with atk spacers).

The hefty weight ends up...

has anyone tried the new cirque 22? looks less running vest-inspired.

i always felt like giving the older one a try but i don't have a light setup (in terms of ski+ binding) that justified it.
...

please keep the on-field stoke coming, loving this

i would consider it but i'm italian.

Also season is coming up and at this point i'll just mount em.

Glad my beefed-up 2010s-inspired QSTs are piqueing people's interest though.

update: so I ended up giving away my previous-gen QST since I found a good deal on last year (white/silver) QST106, 181 length.

As soon as i felt them in my hand my heart sank and i thought...

i'm also a big fan of pants (way too hot for bibs where i live/ski).

I had the gravity and vertical 2/3L pants from peak performance, should be standard GTX pro. Since i'm a fan of those like...

Thank you so much for the write up.

Yeah tip flex can be quite misleading but your description sounds good enough for me.
I like a soft flex (everywhere but under the bindings) simply to handle...

so i got the skis, got them for dirt cheap so i still might keep them or lend/give them away.

at the same time i've found some 22/23 (white topsheet) at a decent price.

With my old tracers i...

measures would be ultra helpful, thank you so much. And i did mean the maroon ones,my bad.

I kinda like the idea of a "meh" ski that does everything mediocre.

How would you "score" tip flex on...

i'd love if you could expaand on that. Just bought a pair of dirt cheap used (red topsheets) qst106, 188 length.

i'm a forward mount guy, could they work as a touring Daily Driver? i'm especially...

being lighter weight and enjoying softer skis/not-so-aggressive stances I have loved the feeling of cabrio. It just didn't fit my foot as well as other overlap options especially in terms of instep...

so i'm looking to replace some first-gen Tracer 108 in the 188 length and found a good deal for a pair of 189 (used).

I'd use them for touring only. Hawx Ultra XTD, MTNs. I live in the Alps....

Thanks man, appreciate it.

It's a shame, still seems like a great ski on paper and for inbounds/hybrid use, just too heavy for me and what i'm looking to use it for.

so i recently broke my old first-version tracer 108 (188 length) and feel like the BO104 could be a decent replacement for a touring- only (running brakeless MTNs) all-year-round daily driver.

I...

makes sense to use the (light blue right?) climb pro S with these since i think they're the grippiest ones (i also own and use climb 2.0s regularly). I used them a lot with my old heavy bent120 back...

i am actually captivated by the concept/specs,such a cool and daring idea to try to combine "fun" elements into such a narrow ski while retaining some sort of balanced weight (not too light, not too...

good old mtn95 (maybe one of the longest running shapes?) doesn't really welcome backseat skiing but i wouldn't call it punishing.

bent100 were a great touring ski for me but as a euro guy i don't...

i demo'ed the new koalas for a full day in march. Heavy/wet storm kind of day.Skied the 183 length and moved the demo bindings at +1ish. pre-BOA Hawx XTDs.

I really liked them, they did feel...

if the OG bentchetler 120 is my favourite ski of all time which Reckoner will i jive with best? 112?122?

i don't really need the maximum width for the kind of floatation i usually require so i'm...

thanks kid kapow, current ranger wasn't even on my radar but sounds like it could be a good non-directional touring do-it-all ski for me

i'm still trying to grasp what Chabloz was trying to do when he blasted his airbag before they announced the score for his second run. Some sort of celebration? whatever it was it made me even more...

if you have contacts/access to someone in Italy there's still plenty shops carrying the original AL05 at a great price as well.
...

i feel less alone... it's cruelly ironic how this is the best fitting boot that i've ever had so it makes me want to throw more butters and fuck around but then my spurs get more inflamed. I've...

i agree with rod but OP is referring to the new ones so there may be some changes.

haven't read the older pages in the thread but have you ever owned/tried the older heavier version of the 184?

if you haven't that would be the perfect ski for the usage you have in mind

i've had the b100 for a while as an all-around touring ski (Alps) and i loved them.

They don't float amazingly and they don't slay chop that's for sure. They do have some backbone though, i had...

really? i had them for years and they did work, i stopped using them once i found the right boot and destroyed the liners themselves/"pockets" for the inserts.

thank you so much. Given the ill-fitting feeling of the RX do you think i could try squeezing a low volume cam strap (like the stock one from the xtd which is has 0 bands/beef) under the shells or...

Hey GoldenBC could you expand on some thoughts of yours (on this thread maybe but it could be somewhere else) about boosters (WC or experts) and actual increases/decreases in stiffness?

I run WC...

the 2 links are italian cause i'm italian and lazily posted the first 2 links that appeared on the interwebzz.

my black ones are newer compared to the ones you posted.

The ones i just bought...

finally found a good deal to stock up on my hawx 130 xtd.
can anyone (or ONK) confirm that there is no difference between these 2 shells? as far as i know colour scheme is the only difference. I...

found a pair of used ('14 version) 189 shreditors for dirt cheap here in italy.

Read some reviews here and there (Ryan did an excellent one on experiencedgear) but still was looking for some...

that was great info...i'll look into the 191 for sure

aside from the always reliable scott team issues i've had a pretty decent experience with line paintbrush poles.
baskets are pretty decent, love the MTB grip, aluminum feels good. That grab tab...

i'm 5'11 and 70 kg approx.

Always favor forward mounts (never gone further back than -5 or 6). Current touring ski (not my favourite) is a 188 Tracer 108 mounted at -5 from true center. I tried a...

i run brakeless MTNs with freeride spacers. Maybe it might surpass the 300 g threshold but i love that setup. I ski on heavier/generally shittier snow most of the time with it.

i always thought the color palette was more "normal" and timeless especially at the time when i was starting out (mid 2010s) when day glo-ish colors were the rage.

and i agree, font and overall...

euro-fit brands.

That's why I became enamored with Arc' back in the day. It was totally different to what was going on around me, I used to print out the old PDF catalogues from the 90sand stick...

of course, it was born there. Where i'm from it's all Montura, Salewa or Karpos since they're the local brands, it does make a difference.

don't wanna veer into off-topic territory too much here but once you dismantle manufacturing and industry and servitise everything then you have a bunch of people running amok and flocking to...

Nice, I appreciated the stories from you and other people who tour on demanding/technical skintracks with wider/longer skis.

I toured with (old version) BC120 a lot years ago and have my fair...

I've really appreciated Matt's honesty and openness to discuss everything here and on other platforms as well.

He especially always followed through with what we discussed specifically: he did...