Thanks for all this info. Seems like new ZGTP might be the ticket. Or I just run the current quiver through next season and see what comes along.

Hmm, this is good news. The irony of the question is many of the more touring oriented boots (transalp, backland xtd) actually appear to weigh more than my ZGTPs, or about the same.

The Backland...

I’ve been skiing the ZGTP for the past four seasons and generally love them for free ride touring, but wish they had better ROM. Last season I got the Scarpa F1 XT as a mountaineering boot, and it...

What boot are you using? I’ve skied the old Corvus FB in 183 and new Corvus FB in 176. Very different skis IMO. The old Corvus was all business and needed a stiff boot. It didn’t not like to pivot....

I’m 5’9 and ski the 176 Corvus and 173 Solis with F1 XTs and Trab Gara Titans. If I were skiing those skis with something like a ZGTP, I’d likely size up to the 183cm Corvus. Also, I have the Corvus...

I have Solis and Corvus FB and had the Camox FB for years. Got rid of the Camox because I couldn’t figure out when I’d ski the Camox rather than Solis or Corvus. Solis is much more maneuverable than...

If you have enough space in your boot and you’re getting pain/numbness in the metatarsal head, my guess would be also excess pressure on the metatarsal heads.

Reduced dorsiflexion can increase...

Bump! Open to offers

Second the Atris Birdie. My wife has two pair (one for resort and one for touring). Easy pivot, floats well, surprisingly awesome in chop and bumps as long as she has a bit of finesse (which it...

My wife’s old Geas went in for warranty replacement. She couldn’t wait so bought new boots. Scarpa just sent her some 2024 Geas. They look pretty awesome, but she wants to offset her new boot...

No relation. We both use similar gear tabs for ski attachment. And the same exterior fabrics because Challenge ultra is pretty much the best fabric on the market for backpacks right now. But the...

Fixed!

Hey Mags -

I just recently launched my own little cottage industry ski pack company: illumination equipment. After years of being largely dissatisfied with ski pack offerings, I learned to sew and...

wondering why these haven’t sold yet. For those on the fence, these skis don’t need massively deep snow to be fun. Anything more than 6 inches and they’re a blast especially when you’re in the trees...

Pluma and Micro sold.

Pluma and Micro pending to TaosNH

Pluma and Micropuff still available! Rubicons sold.

No experience with Draco buy agree with others that for powder, the Nocta is ridiculously fun. I’d say if you want the best powder performance and don’t mind a bit of weight, Nocta over Draco. If you...

Side note/question on the Solis skin attachment: I got the precut skins for the Solis and they come with a metal hook that fits in the chevron shaped hole on the tip. Am I doing it wrong, or is it...

Just finally got on my 173 Solis today and thought I’d post my thoughts, as feeble as they are, for posterity.

Goddamn that is a good ski. Conditions were bad to terrible. 2in of fresh on top of...

Thanks! I’ll check them out.

I'm heading to Japan in around 6 weeks. Plan is to spend around 4-5 days in Niseko, then head up to ski around Furano for 4-5 days. I'm traveling with my wife who is a competent skier, but not stoked...

Bump. Prices lowered.

Bump! Buy my shit.

Bump. Open to offers!

I had the same issue with some Atris. There’s a thread on it somewhere, but the short version is 5% or so weight variability within a pair of skis is considered within tolerance for resort oriented...

Bump. Westcoaster only took the jacket. Post updated.

These were a thrift store find. I have no knowledge of their history. The skis they were on were trash and the brakes were broken (and narrow). I was going to mount them but don’t have a need and...

Stormstride pants and jacket pending to Westcoaster. I’ve got two other offers on the jacket and will follow up in order of message received if the initial sale falls through.

I think they change the phrase on the sidewall each year. for 21-22 the phrase was “I don’t remember it being this far” or something like that.

I’d say a true large. It’s not a super slim fit but not baggy either. Im. 5’9 180lbs and the large leaves plenty of length and lots of space for layers on me. My buddy who is 6’2 and probably 210lbs...

Time to clear out the closet of gear I’m not using this season. Prices include shipping. All items are in excellent shape. Any imperfections are noted.

May add stuff from other brands as I go...

2022 was a full update with shape, layup, and rocker. 21-22 Is the older shape. Both are great skis. Older version is surfier, slashier, and more pivoty. Punches above its weight in powder and really...

Thanks! East coast is probably a good analogue for the Mt. Hood mank we get on bad snow years. I think they’ll be a killer ski for the steep lines off the summit of Hood, but it was hard to justify...

Anyone skied the Solis in medium pitch (30-40degree) variable/breakable crusts? How easy is it to break the tails loose in semi-breakable crusts?

Living near Mt. Hood, I’m usually skiing some...

Anyone mount their Camox FB or Navis FB forward of the line? Thoughts? I’m considering a +1.5 remount.

I used to get along well with my Camox but after a few years of skiing more progressive skis...

This is really interesting and something that makes sense to me. I ski relatively small boots for my height/weight (25.5/~290m BSL depending on the boot) and usually ski skis in the 185cm range. I’m...

Great question and something I still haven’t really answered. I have fairly similar feet.

Currently touring on ZGPTs in 25.5 and Scarpa F1 XTs in 26.5/27 with a 26.5 Palau liner. Tecnicas are a...

Just got back from a week long hut trip. everyone used a radio but a few different types. Here’s a summary for those playing along and wondering what worked/didn’t:

BCA (2.0): Easy to program and...

Pm sent on softshell pants

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Boot tolerances or even binding mount differences can cause interference. A couple degrees off on a binding mount and your heel won’t drop cleanly in the pins. Even a bit of torque on the toe piece...

Cool dude. Glad you’re not having that issue. Seems like that approach is working for you, so far.

I’m not sure what to infer from the photo you posted. It looks like it’s how to use the lever on...

TL;DR: after 100 days of using the MTN in an unintended way, it started to fail. Rotate the u spring if you want to walk in flat mode regardless of whether you use brakes.

Kind of an endorsement...

I had a dynafit pack with one of those pockets for a while. Really liked that lower pocket until the Velcro started to wear out and I got concerned about losing a ski (or crampons in the spring). I...

Those side skin pockets are a cool concept! This is some of the info I’m looking for. Do you have experience with that pack? Is it easy enough to get skins in and out of those pockets when the pack...

Lol. I have one of those and love it. Volume is a little big for some days of touring where I want a more streamlined pack.

I could see going +1 or +2 on the 189. Unless you’re on the smaller end or you know you like a very progressive ski, I think the line on the 184 is pretty dialed.

Curious what model packs folks are using and liking for this.

Just got a few days on mine and concur completely. They actually surprised me in how well they handle chopped up snow. They definitely like big turns in chop, but they’re surprisingly stable at...