Touring ski advice plz

[Evil E]

I blew up my old hojis sidewall and I’m not gonna repair it because it’s now a rock ski. I’m having trouble picking a old ski to repurpose as my touring rig. Choices ... OG DPS 99 and 112, OG JJ, 190 Buddha Gotama, or last years 190 black crows daemon . Leaning towards the JJ or
The 99 since they’re both around 184. Or would you guys just suck it up and add a real touring ski to the quiver ??


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[HAB]

Those are all over the place. Are you saying those are the skis you already have on hand, and you're deciding which one to put a touring binding on?

[COBRI]

I would not consider any of those to be a "touring ski"

I blew up my old hojis sidewall and I’m not gonna repair it because it’s now a rock ski. I’m having trouble picking a old ski to repurpose as my touring rig. Choices ... OG DPS 99 and 112, OG JJ, 190 Buddha Gotama, or last years 190 black crows daemon . Leaning towards the JJ or
The 99 since they’re both around 184. Or would you guys just suck it up and add a real touring ski to the quiver ??


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[stealurface831]

i would add a true touring ski.

[thefortrees]

Big mission touring ski? Pow touring ski? Corn touring ski? Noodly meadow skipping touring ski?

[whyturn]

Get a real touring ski with pin bindings. It’s much more efficient and effective


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[Evil E]

Thanks everyone. I wanted to make something I already own work but I’m aware none of what I mentioned is optimal.. I’ve got some solid FT dynafits ready to go... looks like I’ve once again got a ski to buy.


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[Reformed]

Thanks everyone. I wanted to make something I already own work but I’m aware none of what I mentioned is optimal..

What build are the DPS? Plenty of people tour on both of those skis and seem to enjoy them. Nothing to lose by giving them a whirl. More info on what kind of touring would help too. There are certainly worse pow touring options than a JJ. Also, you’ve skied all of these and know what you’re getting into. Seems like asking people to help you select socks out of your sock drawer no?

[GBB]

Are those Gotamas you're referencing the black topsheet version (05/06)? If so, any interest in selling them?

[criscam]

Are those Gotamas you're referencing the black topsheet version (05/06)? If so, any interest in selling them?

You talking about the ones w red lettering at tips and gold Buddha on tail? If so I have a pair if interested.


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[GBB]

These:

[PNWbrit]

These:

These ski and tour really, really well still.

If you're going to tour on them much you might want to consider butchering the twin tip. I haven't been able to bring myself to ever do it. But it does make kick turns tricky at times.

[Evil E]

What build are the DPS? Plenty of people tour on both of those skis and seem to enjoy them. Nothing to lose by giving them a whirl. More info on what kind of touring would help too. There are certainly worse pow touring options than a JJ. Also, you’ve skied all of these and know what you’re getting into. Seems like asking people to help you select socks out of your sock drawer no?

Yeah I may go with those Old hybrid 99. Wouldn’t be the worst choice I guess. As for your other question , you should see my wild posts on the Rocky Mountain sock drawer forums.


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