Yep, another one.
I'm replacing my Backcountry setup, mainly because I can, but also because I'm realizing I should size-up. Current setup are Praxis BC's, 180. Rider is 6'2, 185# and getting fatter. My everything else skis are Goats. My deepest skis are Protests
Ideally, looking at similar dims, like a skinny goat in 186 ~8 lbs. But, since I can't currently buy such a beast... It'd be nice to retain some of the edgehold, precision and maneuverability of the bc's in no-fall zone type stuff. Something you'd feel comfortable coulair-hunting or billygoating to get to that last stash in-bounds. And, importantly, not hate yourself for hauling them on 5k ft touring days. Bindings may be Shifts, or first-gen radicals, haven't decided.
Under consideration:
Wren 108 (duh, but little heavy?)
Replacement longer BC's w Enduro core (Ideal, but not shelling out peak-season $$$)
Moment whatchamacallit (Seriously, they all seem like the same ski...)
4frnt Raven (Heard great things, but not sure if the reverse camber is the best choice for negotiating steep boilerplate which is a must)
Lithic?? (It'd be nice to rock something locally sourced. Free-ranged, Organic. Ya know?)
Or some boring bliza-vokl-ordica thing. Yawn.
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