http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/100000194/b100000250/Armada-Big-Mountain-Freeride-Skis.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:00:02 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0386/Rossignol-S7-Caballero-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115542#question_115542 Rossignol S7 Caballero Alpine Ski<br /><br />Can anyone tell me how these might compare to my 09 ObSETHed&#146;s. The s7&#39;s look to be an awesome addition to the quiver but possibly too similar to my ObSETHed&#146;s which i skied just about exclusively this past season and now even into early summer! question_115542 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:00:02 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/DYN0197/Dynastar-Legend-Pro-XXL-Alpine-Ski-08-09.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115380#question_115380 Dynastar Legend Pro XXL Alpine Ski 08/09<br /><br />Going to buy these for next season (telemark setup, w/ Hammerheads). Any opinions about mounting point? I normally do pin-line at chord center... question_115380 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:29:18 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/K2S0543/K2-Hellbent-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114984#question_114984 K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski<br /><br />I am 6&#39;3&quot; 190lbs and a level 8 or 9 skier. I am pretty good in powder with my K2 seths at 179, but can&#39;t imagine something longer in the bumps.<br /><br />I bought a pair of Hellbent at 179, and tried them out in a foot of snow at &#39;Bird. I had them mounted at +4, even though I don&#39;t ski switch....just went with the recommended setting. The almost don&#39;t feel like skiing, and have to say I got thrown around in chopped snow...did not seem to track very well.<br /><br />I am having second thoughts, and wonder if I should get the 189 and mount them more traditionally? question_114984 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:22:19 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0041/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_112442#question_112442 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />What kind of binding works best for this type of ski? I can&#39;t find many bindings that can span a 128mm waist. question_112442 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:14:54 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD1152/.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_111580#question_111580 <br /><br />wondering how the meggawatt handles fast speeds and heavy chopped as well as how well does it turn on hardpack and in trees? how does this ski compare to moment bibby pros? if anyone knows, be great to hear from you question_111580 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:08:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/MMT0002/Moment-Bibby-Pro-Model-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_111579#question_111579 Moment Bibby Pro Model Alpine Ski<br /><br />how does the bibby compare to the comi, for ability at pow, charging hard, and getting into trees. Also how does this ski handle to meggawatt question_111579 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:07:00 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0367/.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_110273#question_110273 <br /><br />are these too stiff for a 130lb guy question_110273 Mon, 25 May 2009 23:48:09 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/ATO0274/Atomic-Thug-Freestyle-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_109330#question_109330 Atomic Thug Freestyle Ski<br /><br />I have a pair of Thugs unmounted. Ive been trying to sell them, but im considering putting a touring binding on for next season. There so light I figure theyd be great. Does anyone have any advice on this setup? question_109330 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:15:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/K2S0544/K2-ObSETHed-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_106734#question_106734 K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m thinking of the k2 obsethed, I&#39;m 5&#39;9 168lbs will the 169&#39;s be ok for me question_106734 Sun, 10 May 2009 10:30:34 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0386/Rossignol-S7-Caballero-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_106185#question_106185 Rossignol S7 Caballero Alpine Ski<br /><br />Any opinions out there on how the S7 might fare on the East Coast? I&#39;m thinking of getting a pair for when it dumps out here. I know it skis well on groomers. But what about the hardpack? Thanks! question_106185 Thu, 07 May 2009 12:13:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/FTS0023/4FRNT-Skis-EHP-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_105281#question_105281 4FRNT Skis EHP Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m 6&#39;3&quot; and 145 lbs. I own a pair of EP Pros and I&#39;m considering these in the 193cm as an everyday ski. I know many would consider this a powder ski, but I like my skis fatter. Are they a good option as an all mountain ski at Alta and Snowbird? question_105281 Sun, 03 May 2009 21:16:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/ICB0004/Icelantic-Shaman-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_104803#question_104803 Icelantic Shaman Alpine Ski<br /><br />i am trying to decide between a few skis. i am the wrong side of 40, 6 ft and 180 pounds, but still manage to ski about 50 days a year, and am about an 8/10. cant get enough powder, but also end up skiing when i can, so i have to deal with all kinds of snow, including chopped up crap and groomers. i already have 3 different pairs of skis with varying underfoot widths from 75 to 93 mm, and that covers most situations. BUT for next season i am looking for a crazy pair with at least 110mm underfoot, to cruise in nearly everything except dedicated groomers, but to really have fun on the handful of days i get lucky in powder. i have been looking at the icelantic shaman 184, the liberty double helix 190, and the pontoons. i have been reading lots of reviews, but cant seem to get a comparitive idea between these 3 skis. can anybody comment? question_104803 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:55:25 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LBY0010/.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_104243#question_104243 <br /><br />these or the black diamond megawatts? question_104243 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:27:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/DYN0197/Dynastar-Legend-Pro-XXL-Alpine-Ski-08-09.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103533#question_103533 Dynastar Legend Pro XXL Alpine Ski 08/09<br /><br />I was hoping someone could help me out with sizing. I am looking to use this ski for telemark, on skis in know that i could rock the 194 but tele is a different story.<br /><br />Any one have suggestions? question_103533 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:48:41 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/LIN0103/Line-Mothership-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103469#question_103469 Line Mothership Alpine Ski<br /><br />Has anyone been on the 195s? With the early rise(4mm @ 15cm down ski) I&#39;m wondering what length they actually feel like. Combine that with the twin tip and these could literally feel like a 180cm fat ski! Looking at these, 190 Katana, 190 Gotamas and 191 Mantras. I ski Squaw and Kirkwood, as much off piste as possible. Pow, crud, trees, cliffs, chutes, and love to lay down long fast turns when I have to be on trail. I am 6&#39;2&quot;, 215 and have been skiing for 30+ years. Was most recently on Prophet 100s which I loved, but always seemed a little too soft and just a tad unstable at top speed. Looking hard at the Motherships(185-195?), but wanted comparisons between the Volkls as well. Opinions and recommendations welcomed. question_103469 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:35:29 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0122/.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103238#question_103238 <br /><br />What&#39;s the best mounting point on this monsters question_103238 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:22:04 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0039/Volkl-Katana-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103190#question_103190 Volkl Katana Alpine Ski<br /><br />Katana 190 vs. Mantra 191<br />6&#39;2&quot; 220 30+yrs. of skiing. Ride Squaw and Kirkwood in variable conditions. Want a stiff board to plow through crud, powder. Like to go fast. Been on Prophet 100s for 3 years and loved &#39;em, but they always seemed a tad too soft. Recommendations? question_103190 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:54:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD1152/.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_103156#question_103156 <br /><br />Pontoons or Megawatts? I&#39;m already on Gotamas for my every day tele ski, so I&#39;m looking at these for cat skiing / heli skiing / epic resort powder skis. And I&#39;ll be mounting them up tele. Thoughts? question_103156 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:41:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0386/Rossignol-S7-Caballero-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_102853#question_102853 Rossignol S7 Caballero Alpine Ski<br /><br />What size? I&#39;m 5&#39;8&quot; 155lbs and usually ski 182 4frnt VCT&#39;s. question_102853 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:17:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/K2S0543/K2-Hellbent-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_102846#question_102846 K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski<br /><br />i have a discount code will this work for the purchase the hell bent even if it is a discounted ski? question_102846 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:47:22 GMT