Advice on ski gear.

**qwerty** · 04-21-2006, 11:24 AM

Hello everybody!

I want to visit Jackson Hole next year, but I think it is already time to think about necessary equipment. What can you advice me about skis and boots, what models are the best for that rugged mountain? Please note: I want to ski mostly single/double diamond terrain.

Any answers will be appreciated!

**Cyber Cop** · 04-21-2006, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by qwerty

Hello everybody!

I want to visit Jackson Hole next year, but I think it is already time to think about necessary equipment.

Any answers will be appreciated!

A sack full of balls and a fucking clue would be a good start.

**Below Zero** · 04-21-2006, 11:26 AM

Check out this website. All sorts of good information.

www.epicski.com

I would probably bring some snowblades instead of skis. You are going to want some really short sticks to make quick turns in the chutes they have there.

Good luck.

**El Chupacabra** · 04-21-2006, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by qwerty

Any answers will be appreciated!

Buy these. They're rad.

**Lurch** · 04-21-2006, 11:27 AM

Take your question to
Tech Talk, Jong!

**Cyber Cop** · 04-21-2006, 11:28 AM

They say sharks can smell jong blood from a mile away.

**P_McPoser** · 04-21-2006, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Buy these. They're rad.

Totally fuckin' seconded!

**alpinepronghorn** · 04-21-2006, 11:29 AM

Isn't Jackson closed next year? I heard it's all going to be controlled backcountry since the lifts were retired.

**Below Zero** · 04-21-2006, 11:29 AM

Yeah, those are pretty good snowblades. Just make sure you attach some powder cords to those, just in case you lose them in the deep snow.

**mrw** · 04-21-2006, 11:31 AM

Mostly everyone I know are using these...

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The new Bro Model is due out shortly

**babel** · 04-21-2006, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Below Zero

Yeah, those are pretty good snowblades. Just make sure you attach some powder cords to those, just in case you lose them in the deep snow.

Listen to this man's advice. I had to spend a day at jackson on 1 lonely blade because I didn't.

**Lurch** · 04-21-2006, 11:35 AM

You are going to want an ABS pack as well.

**Dexter Rutecki** · 04-21-2006, 11:41 AM

Is it too much to ask that the trolls make a decent effort these days?

**H-man** · 04-21-2006, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by soul_skier

abs pack or find a partner and ski on belay the whole time, set snow anchors every 50 ft in casper bowl, you might get strange looks, but you will be safe

Good advice soul because after all it is about the safety. Casper = Gnarly!! In regard to snow blades, hold out and by next years Salomon model. You will pay more money but they are introducing a new base material composite made primarily out of unobtanium. This will make a big difference on the number of core shots.

See you out there!

**qwerty** · 04-21-2006, 12:46 PM

Thx. guys

**Barnballs** · 04-21-2006, 01:28 PM

note: I want to ski mostly single/double diamond terrain

uh-oh.

**El Chupacabra** · 04-21-2006, 04:48 PM

If you're bored at work on a Friday afternoon, check out the difference in the recommendations qwerty got at Epic:
http://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?t=40535

**Ubersheist** · 04-21-2006, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dexter Rutecki

Is it too much to ask that the trolls make a decent effort these days?

I'm not getting a troll vibe. I'm getting more of the 15-year-old-who's-just-started-skiing-and-hasn't-had-time-to-get-a-clue-yet vibe.

You there, naive JONG, post this question up (with loads more details) at either the Tech Talk forum, or over at www.epicski.com.

**soul_skier** · 04-21-2006, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

If you're bored at work on a Friday afternoon, check out the difference in the recommendations qwerty got at Epic:
http://forums.epicski.com/showthread.php?t=40535

they speak of locals using thin skis for groomers, HA, groomers, at Jackson?????

**adam** · 04-21-2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Seconded. Thats a burly ski though. You gotta be ontop of your shit if your gonna stay on a ski like that. As far as bindings, definitely get markers.
As far as boots go, I'd say these are your best option:

Monoskiing on skiblades is so future school. And I'm talking way more future school than graphics on sidewalls. Also, I hear Jackson is pretty cold, so definitely go with these pants:

Should keep ya warm.

**kchri** · 04-21-2006, 05:27 PM

"The Head IM 88 with a 88mm waist and the Rossi B3 with a 83mm waist would be better suited for someone who's planning to ski it all at Jackson than some of the skis with 90+ mm waists because of their groomer & hard snow performance." suggestions from epik...

HaHaHaHa...

**Max Gosey** · 04-21-2006, 08:55 PM

Can you yet tele on skiblades? That's when I'm gonna switch to freeheeling...

I was impressed they mentioned Mantras and LP 8800's, at least. But don't pimp heads in Utah. That's forbidden!