Easily removable when it comes to the sole connection between my toe and the binding do not inspire me with confidence. If it’s screw on/screw off, I guess there’s loctite involved to prevent things...

With all the bitching about the toe piece, isn’t the biggest non-starter the need to add nubbins to your tech toes??? And the fact they don’t talk about the nubbins or how the nubbins will attach to...

I, perhaps erroneously, started us down the VWK rabbit hole, but the discussion has been useful to me. What I’m hearing is that while the R110 is not directly comparable to my VWK, it’s probably a...

Thanks all for the feedback on length. I’m about the same size as Gaijin and a few years younger, but as I age and charge less have been thinking of going shorter with any new skis I buy. But it...

I would be a taker for anyone’s 180cm R110!

Any comparisons between the V-Werks Katana and the R110? The 184 VWK with Tectons is my 50/50 ski and I’m looking for something in a similar width for...

Figure out where the pressure point is. Use your fingers and thumb to massage the cork away from that spot on the tongue. No need to heat, room temp is fine for moving cork around.

Reach out to Tom and see if he can help you. You could start with an online consult. He’s a master at fitting touring boots.

https://www.thebootmechanic.com/

Nice PSA! Thanks! I just looked at these a few days ago on Corbetts and they were higher. They must have just dropped the price. I thought I got a good deal last year on PT12's for $300 CAD...

There’s a pair of 180’s in the Outlet for a good price. Drilled for P15’s in my BSL even… but I don’t need more skis.

https://heritagelabskis.com/products/hl-outlet-skis

Posting here so...

It’s possible, but it’s tight and depends on the size of the skis. I was just barely able to fit my wife’s 154cm/85mm and my 184/106’s, but I might have a hard time getting two of my skis to Tetris...

Bring some rubber bands just in case?

I don't see "DIN" mentioned anywhere on ATK's page for the FR15 Evo. They only mention "adjustable release values".

https://atkbindings.com/en/products/freeraider-15

"The adjustable settings...

Agreed. I have FR14’s and Tectons and find the FR14’s less fiddly than the Tectons - easier for me to step into the toe and don’t have to push down both heel and toe on the FR14‘s. Tectons might ski...

Do I need a Torx T10 or something else to unscrew the cover of the "wings" of the Freeride Spacer? I need to add some plastic spacers to close the gap. None of the bits I have seem to fit...

Is Fitz supposed to be up and running for opening day?

Holy shit. Don’t need these at all but for $363 willing to buy them to keep until I do.

You mean you set the lateral release to say 4 while the heel and toe are set to 8 or whatever your usual setting is? I assumed the lateral release would be set the same as the others but that’s not...

Went through this. Agree with dumping a bag in the lodge and stuffing pockets with candy and other bribes for the two runs that you actually get to take before going in for lunch because you didn’t...

Good advice to not do a lesson with your wife unless you have similar ability and goals.

You mentioned Whistler. If you’re mostly focused on off-piste then I highly recommend Extremely Canadian. ...

Update because I know you were all holding your breath.

Went with Armada Locator 104 at 178. I’ve never tried them and didn’t really do too much research, but they were a good price and the specs...

Sent PM on the 108 and 97 brakes only

Not derailing at all - M-Tour 99 is on my list based on specs. Interested in any feedback on that one as well.

Interestingly, Voile has always flown under my radar as I have the impression it’s...

Thanks for all the suggestions! Disappointing to hear about the Backlands as they did seem to fit the bill on paper. Also noticed there is a Backland 95, which seems oddly close in width.

I...

Looking for suggestions for a touring ski of the ~100mm, sub-1500 gram variety.

I already have V-Werk Katanas with Tectons (184’s) as my 50/50 pow ski, so this will be a lighter, touring-focused...

Tectons + V-werks Katanas has been ideal for Whistler slackcountry for me. Skis fine inbounds too. Hawx XTDs rounds out the package.

I’m 5’8” 155 lbs.

My 184 Praxis Freerides are mounted on the line, but that line is at -9cm.

I just feel like -13.9 is so far back. Was planning on +1 or +2 but holes dictate +3 or the line. ...

I just picked up a used pair of 184’s. Due to binding hole conflict I can either mount these with Tectons on the line or at +3. What should I choose To make this the 50/50 ski of my dreams?

Oh...

Cool thanks for the feedback on the Ferox. Atris looks interesting. I wonder if they’re too similar to my Praxis Freerides. Atris is definitely lighter.

I haven’t been able to find too many reviews of the Ferox Freebird.

Any comments on how it would do as a soft snow 50/50 resort/sidecountry ski in the PNW?

Have some 90s on the way from mntlion and I'm keeping the 130s for now. Thanks all.

PM's sent and replied. I think we'll be able to shut this down shortly. Thanks!

Have a pair of brand new 130mm brakes from a set of STH 12 Drivers. Looking for the same in 90mm. Would also be interested in buying some 90mm brakes if I can't find a trade. Located in Canada.

Finally spent some quality time on my 12/13 184 Freerides with carbon (unchanged for 13/14 I believe), so I figured I'd add my thoughts here.

To echo comments in this and other threads, these...

Thanks to this thread, I bought a pair of Freerides back in January. Love them!

In order to prevent me from spending more money on skis this year, I'm going to make the 20% off coupon I got this...