You also have to carry a tool for threading, like a J-snare.

IMO, for glacier travel a 16-17 cm screw will do everything you will need an ice screw for. In the rare situation where you might want...

Are people really drilling v-threads when ski mountaineering? I would guess that most popular rappels have fixed rappel anchors or the possibility of creating a snow/ice bollard. I personally don’t...

Hestra Ergogrip Active are a winter skinning glove for me. They are too warm for most spring days. I like Petzl Cordex or FJ Golf Gloves for going uphill in the spring.

@Tjaardbreewer:

I don’t think the fish scales is what I want. I am not anticipating a lot of rolling terrain. The valley trails tend to be pretty continuously up or down. The alpine ridge...

Thoughts on ~80mm wide ~1000g weight class skis for Colorado Front Range?

My current lightest and skinniest setup I have is 88mm wide and 1700g, and I am thinking I should probably go for...

My take is that the freeride spacer provides equal or better power transfer to the Tecton on firm snow, but the Tecton absorbs a lot more vibration. The ride quality of ATKs with the freeride spacer...

So, I recently picked up a pair of Dynafit Chugach (same shape as the OG Beast 108) and I figured I would chime in.

Looking at Soothski, the Chugach has a very similar rocker profile to the Hoji,...

I could be wrong here, but it seems like the ATK Kuluar is seems like what ATK is marketing as their "burly" lightweight binding. The ATK CEO describes the Kuluar toe piece as "bomb proof".

Go to...

I have no personal experience to share, but the Line Vision does not have a great reputation for durability.

Having broken a lightweight ski in the backcountry before, I can tell you it is an...

What is the real or perceived benefit of having a such super-soft rockered tail?

I understand flat-soft tails and rockered-stiff tails, but I don’t get rockered-soft tails. I guess the hinge...

Does anyone have a strong preference: Shorts vs 3/4 length pants?

It seems like the 3/4 length pants that end at the top of your boot would be better for situations you are not moving (injury,...

ATK talks about it in a Blister podcast (starting at 45 min mark): https://blisterreview.com/podcasts/atk-bindings-part-2-product-lineup-design-differences-ep-200

It seems like the general idea...

If you don’t want to talk about the binding, why make dubious claims about more reliable binding release? The market absolutely cares about reliability of release. Dynafit wouldn’t be selling...

If the release values were more consistent than competing bindings, Dynafit would be marketing it.

I don’t think it will be a bad binding, it just doesn’t seem to have any standout features that...

My interpretation was that the carbon composite broke around the pin, causing the toe wing to fall out. The metal parts seem to be missing, not broken.

Maybe I am also missing something, but I don’t really know who the target market is for the new Cruise and Ridge Bindings. “Easy to use” bindings that still require you to turn the heel tower 180...

Not my post, but I thought it was worth sharing this report of a broken C-Raider toe piece.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Backcountry/comments/195xtko/atk_craider_toe_piece_broke/

Umm… I am pretty sure the current Corvus actually has a 25m sidecut radius, even if it is marketed as a 21m radius ski. Soothski measures the sidecut radius to be about 25m in every length that they...

2010 184 cm Pro Riders were the only skis I owned for my first 4 years of skiing. It may be hard to believe, but some of the best powder days I have ever had were on those sticks.

Learning to ski...

What changes are being made to the Corvus?

Thanks for the update!

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After some reshuffling, I am pretty satisfied with the state of my quiver. I am trying to keep my stance and skiing style relatively consistent across the entire quiver, so I can minimize...

How well do the ATK “Snowpack proof toe pieces” perform, in practice? Are there still situations where you can build up enough snow and ice under the toe piece to affect the retention / release?

Has the anchor point for the latch been redesigned on the Quattro SL, yet?

Looking to replace some 2017 Maestrale RS that recently broke above the cuff pivot. If the Quattro SL has been...

I could be wrong, but I think some Xenics with black bumpers have the fixed toe lever, but likely do not have the new stronger material for the toe pieces. I am not aware of a way to visually...

What is top end speed limit in variable snow conditions?

I like the look of the Tour 104s, but the soft shovels scare me a little bit. For reference, I am 5’10” 180 lbs and prefer a centered...

I personally don’t have any issues with rope twisting, when using the Super Munter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-hukPxHls

I don’t really see much added value to carrying a specialized...

Yes.

I have historically preferred skis in the 84-88 mm range for chalky conditions.

I am currently on Orbs. I would say they are a bit stiff for moguls, but they are otherwise fine for the...

I am looking for mid-week ski partners for Eldora. If interested, send me a PM.

I am an advanced skier (former ski patroller). I am happy to either take the lifts or skin uphill at Eldora. I am...

I only toured with them for two days, but I could never cleanly rip the precut skins, in one pull, without taking my skis off first.

I was able to eventually get the hooks out of the chevron, but...

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/338329-Blue-Ice-Akila-Axe?p=6150200

This thread has a good comparison of the Gully to the Akila.

The Salewa Alpine-Tec or DMM Vertex might work for you.

You can also remove a noticeable amount weight from a Petzl Sum’tec, if you have the ability to remove material from the hammer / adze and...

The HL BC105 might be a good option. Recommended mount point is further back than I prefer (-11.5 cm), but I could see if a more forward (-8 or -9 cm) will work well.

I am rethinking the idea of going with the 176 Corvus, but the 183 Corvus is definitely pushing the upper weight limit of what I am looking for with this setup.

2000g per ski is pretty heavy for...

I can see how the more forward mount point might make the Corvus feel shorter than the BMT109. However, it seems like whatever you gain in making the tips easier to release would get canceled out by...

I am talking about the current version flat camber non-Freebird Corvus. I admit that I am somewhat surprised people are recommending the 183 length for tree skiing over the 176.

I had the BMT...

So, I am looking potentially picking up the Corvus 176 for mid-winter touring in the Colorado Front Range and looking for some feedback.

I have been using Lotus 138s in the 182 length for powder...

I am 5’10” 180 lbs. I thought that the the 173 length was plenty stable on firm snow or soft snow over a firm base. The 173 only felt really unstable to me in bottomless facets. No tip dive, but...

So, I ended up selling the 173 Solis after 2 days on the snow.

It narrowly missed the mark for me. It was a little bit wider than I prefer for hard snow and it felt a little bit too short and...

I am looking to move my Tectons to some new 88mm skis. I suspect either the 80mm or 90mm brakes will work. The 90mm crampons should work.

I can do local pickup near Boulder, CO.

Skis are 174 cm length. I am 5’10” 180 lbs + backpack. I intentionally went short for steep skiing.

FWIW, I had the Solis 173 mounted on the line (-9cm from center according to black crows) and...

Orbs. Not the freebird version.

I plan on using the orbs mainly for packed powder at the resort and firm, steep couloir skiing in the spring. More interested in having them being quick and nimble in tight spots than stable at high...

So, I just picked up a pair of cheap Orbs from Sierra Trading Post and am looking for some mounting advice.

According to Blister, the Factory Recommended Mount Point is -9.3 cm from center;...

What are the lightest tech bindings people recommend mounting on Lotus 138s (Pure3 Spoon version)?

I currently have Tectons mounted on mine and the downhill performance is great, but I would...

I was looking at the Nocturne, but I am pretty leery of wood skis with no fiberglass, carbon, or metal reinforcement. What kind of durability and impact resistance can you expect from these skis?
...

Interesting that you got both sizes. I would be curious to know whether the 180 feels significantly different from the 173.

These skis feel incredibly dense. The nominal weight difference is...

So, I was able to get the 173 Solis on snow for the first time today. I will share my initial thoughts and impressions for those that are intererested.

Preamble
I am 5’10” and 185 lbs. The skis...

Are you still looking to sell the Dispatch 110’s?