![]() I don't think you should get too hung up on that extra 50-100g. If you're set on the ~105 width range, the Zero G 105, Backland 107 or Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104 are the best "stout" options I can think of. There's nothing you can do about that with a sub-1500g ski. The Blizzard Zero G 95 is probably the "burliest" ski in this width range and saves you some weight over the 105, but it's still going to chatter and get deflected in variable snow at speeds. But it definitely doesn't feel great on firm snow and I have to take a more cautious, deliberate approach in variable snow and tricky terrain. It never feels like a chore on the up, I feel confident on it on big lines, and it floats well enough for all but the deepest days. For example, I'm on the Volkl VTA 98 (now the Rise Beyond) which is about 1500g. Going narrower will save you some weight, so you could think about looking in the 95-100mm waist width. A 1500g ski just isn't going to be as stable as an 1800g ski no matter how it's shaped or built. Unfortunately physics isn't on your side. And whole setup with skis, original skins and bindings weights only about 4200g, if I remember correctly at 180 length.īut options which could be similarly great are Scott superguide 105 and I was also looking for ravens but since I am from europe they would be the most expensive. And still thanks to tail rocker it is fairly manoeuvrable. I wouldn't be worry to jump 2m drop on it. I was worried about quality and how much abuse this setup can take.and for now answer is a really lot for setup this light. I chose zero G105 and was amazed how well they hold on firm snow and ice and overall how well they ski since they are pretty lightweight, that's because they don't have too much of cut. I was choosing between atomic backland 107 and blizzard zero g105. Thank you so much, I really appreciate the help!īased on you description I have similar skiing style and I was also overwhelmed last year when I was selecting skis for backcountry. HyperCharger looks good, but is it more of a soft snow specialist?įrom reading this overwhelmed rambling, are there any skis that pop into your head like “YES, perfect for this dude”? Hyper v6 seems great, but pretty narrow waist for the Rockies. So now I’m looking at the Atomic Backland 107 (seems great, but a bit heavier maybe than I’d like), also fascinated by the Voile line, but I’m extremely unfamiliar with their stuff. The whole point of doing the up is to have fun on the way down, right? I was originally enamored with the Movement AlpTracks 106’s because I love the idea of shaving some weight, but I'm worried they're so light they'll get demolished in anything but powder and the more I think about it the more I don’t want to fully sacrifice the fun on the way down just to make the uphill easier. I’ll sell them to you for $6, that’s how much I like them. They’re heavy, don’t hold an edge, and fold like cooked spaghetti the second you hit anything with speed. ![]() My current setup is the Weston Grizzly’s with Marker Kingpins. Of course the backcountry is different than that, but I figure that info will be good to know. I also grew up racing so I love a ski that can hold an edge, bonus points if I can drag my knuckles. I’m a very aggressive resort skier (nothing gets me excited like steep and technical), and while I don’t huck backflips, I do get playful when the snow is soft and I’ve been known to straightline it through the chop, cruise through the trees and catch air off natural features. Hey Reddit gang! I’m shopping for a new touring setup and I’m feeling completely overwhelmed and figured some personal advice would be extremely helpful.
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