I've used Lynx on Praxis GPO and DPS L120s without issue. They are smaller sizes for reference though - 182 in the GPO and 178 (?) in the L120.

Tele bindings are such a personal thing that it is hard to recommend, however I have used Lynx, Outlaw and Meidjo and my take is as follows:

Outlaw X - the most robust, least likely to...

The whole thing is slightly confusing tbh. They acquired FatMap - presumably because they felt that it extended their functions / reach. I can see the value of that - I use both apps and view them...

I hadn't considered that - looks quite nice and could go on my short list. Pricey though. Generally the Down skis were inline with what I am looking for but the sizes were all too large for me. I...

I've just started skiing some Ravens and my initial feeling is that they are pretty much as described on Blister etc... very intuitive, but I've only had them in the resort so far. As a backcountry...

GPS pickup is not as instant as I'd hoped, but I'd say its been 10-15 seconds typically.
The syncing of activities to strava is direct and works well, and you can import a route that you have...

Yep. Just bought one.
Use: running (long distance on trails) & ski touring.
Summary: Good GPS & battery. Really fast charging. . Small / nice design (can wear it as a daily watch). The battery has...

Does anyone know how the Faction Agent 2.0 compares to the Prime (which Lindahl rated so highly)? It looks like the Prime has been removed from their lineup.
I bought some Ravens, but now I've got...

I like going simple, and used a pack without a dedicated avy tools pocket for a couple of seasons. I never worried about being able to get my tools out in a hurry, but:
1) I tended to get my spare...

FWIW, I had a bit of back and forth with someone at Black Crows by email and it seems that there was a real issue with tele bindings pulling out (particularly with the 'freebird' series).
I was...

You can add me to the non GTX camp.
I think that there are probably benefits to GTX in some circumstances, but I think for most circumstances you are better off without.

In simple terms, GTX is...

I find classic approach shoes to be very clumsy on rock and super heavy, but I hear what you are saying about grip on a lot of trail runners.
I'd take a look at the La Sportiva Bushido 2. Great...

Thanks Thom - I think that for an inbounds ski in open terrain that length would probably be fine (I get on OK with my 182 GPOs), but for touring with my skeletal build and the speeds/terrain that...

The 104 / 104L look great. I think that the 104L is basically what I'd design for my perfect touring ski.
But, I need a length / flex designed for lighter skiers. a 175pls?
I skied the 179 102...

I like my Plantronics ones. I have the ones with a band linking the two but they do individual earpieces as well. They have a 'pass through' for environmental sound which I really like for general...

I was thinking of this in a lightweight build as an alternative to the 'backcountry' as I have been stuck on sizing with the backcountry (I want 175 BC and thought a 177 -10 Concept could be a good...

I'm 1cm back on 182s mounted Tele and feel too far back. I normally mount on the line and wish I'd done so with the gpo.

I'm probably an outlier but mounted at -1 (based on popular opinion) and feel too far back. Have been toying with the idea of moving them to the line, but not sure if 1cm will make a difference. For...

I had the lowdown102 in a 179 and it was too long/ stiff for me to flex properly in anything other than stellar conditions or wide spaces.... Particularly when skiing at more conservative touring...

Hi all, For those that have skied them a bit, what is your take on liklihood of release from the Lynx in an avalanche?

I have been skiing a homebrew TTS for a few years which has the advantage...

P.s. countdown 104 would have been on my list and I prefer the straighter shape compared to the lines (which have quite wide tips) but they don't make make the countdowns short enough for me.
Please...

I was looking for the same thing and settled on the Line Sickday 104. For me the enforcer works well for tele (doesn't need the tips to be driven hard) and holds up to faster speeds without being...

This particular cultural curiosity is an annual event and is believed to go back to the 1800s.

If doing lift assisted touring I'd probably be prepared to haul a little more weight than the blizzards for better performance on the downhill. bentchetler 100, line sickday 104, mantra vwerks?

Crap, sorry Kid - I miss read your post - that 179 measurement was for the vwerks mantra, not katana. Apologies for the confusion.

Thanks for the reccomendation Lindahl. I actaully took a punt on a pair of line sickday 104s which I saw for a steal over the summer - They are more 50/50 weight than touring weight, but I'm hoping...

How long are your 177 BMT 90s btw? How did you get on with them last year?

I measured them as 179 straight pull.

174 freeride
182 gpo

If I had my time again I'd go for the 175 gpo (narrower) or try the concept.

I haven't waded through all 56 pages of this in detail but most of the discussion seems to focus on whether CO2 levels are due to human activity or not. This is an important topic but misses out...

I really liked the thinner Trailtalon (235?) for short distances on mellow terrain, but they are quite minimal.
The thicker ones (290) seemed a bit odd in terms of fit for me - I couldn't seem to...

Well, if it affects your decision, I have had 2 pairs of the graphene versions now with no problems.
They are definitely my favorite all round trail shoe, but suspect that I might want a bit more...

Were they the graphene or non graphene version? I had 3 pairs of the non graphene version do the same thing - all within 20miles!
The graphene versions have been solid for me however.

I'm really liking the Inov-8 Terraultra G260 right now for fast hiking and ultras. Wide toebox and zero drop check your boxes and the heel lockdown and midfoot fit is much better than most Altras for...

I really liked the midsole and outsole of the torrents, but found the toebox was too narrow and it was hard to get a good heel lockdown. I've found the inov8 terraultra g260 to be a good alternative....

Nice. I can get a pretty good deal on Bmt90 here in the UK, and I'm kind of tempted to go for them but I'd decided that 100-105 underfoot would be more versatile for winter conditions. I'm also...

Thanks all. Sounds like the 172 is probably a good call.
For anyone that might have skied both, how do you think this would stack up against a Countdown 102? I had a pair which were great in the...

Lee - what length would you suggest for someone 145lbs / 5'7" in the 105? For day tours and a bit of hut to hut in the alps. I normally ski something in the 174-178 range. Go up to the 180 or down...

Having serviced all my skis this weekend It made me appreciate how nicely built my Praxis are compared to my other skis - perhaps I should shoot for a Praxis BC or Yeti in the custom sale! The BC...

That's a pretty bad delam Kid.

Thanks Jake, my real world weight of the 178 MWM was not quite as high as yours - I got 1680g which puts it about 280g more than the BMT90 in the 177. In 170 the weight should be around 1530g which...

The Bmt 90 would certainly be appealing from a weight perspective. 170 MVW is 1530, 177 Bmt90 is 1400, 170 Bmt90 is 1330.

The other benefit to the bmt is that they are available whereas I can't...

Definitely interested in your feedback on the 90's. I think that they'd be a great long distance ski and good for spring conditions, but I've held off as I wonder how well they will ski wind affected...

I'm not aware of any particular bias with people skiing tele on shorter skis (in fact if anything the opposite). I'm 172 and my existing skis range from 172 - 180 (straight pull). The 178's just...

Ordered some 178 Mantras VWs to fondle (no ski shops locally) They look nice - have a substantial feel but not crazy stiff like the Mythics. They are long though - they measure 179 with a straight...

I have had a lot of fun on my Nordica Enforcer 100's mounted with Outlaws this season. It feels like a pretty robust setup and I think it probably fits pretty well with what you are looking for......

^^ Thanks for that.
I'm actually reassured to hear that it's not insanely stiff - A lot of lighter skis seem to be using stiffness to compensate for lack of weight in an attempt to make the ski...

@kkashkooli & stuntmanbo - if you guys want to strike a deal then go ahead. I think I'll probably go for the mantra.
@kidkapaow - that's useful info - I'm 30lbs less than you though so if you are on...

Thanks for the feedback - I'm a bit gutted to have missed the BMT94 - sounds like a great option, but the newer 90 just looks a bit more hard snow orientated / turny. Does anyone have any direct...

150lbs soaking wet, doing day tours in the alps (typically 1500-2000m of climbing) on tele bindings, got to do double duty for winter and spring conditions. I've been skiing the Dynastar Mythic 177...