Backcountry.com - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis

Backcountry.com - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/19/Telemark-Skis-and-Alpine-Touring-Skis.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:05 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 Sidestash 181 as a UT all-arounder? Looking for a new Tele set-up http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-SideStash-Alpine-Ski/K2S0667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140754#question_140754 K2 SideStash Alpine Ski Sidestash 181 as a UT all-arounder? Looking for a new Tele set-up for Resort w/ a little BC thrown in and will be using O1's w/ the new Garmont Voodoo - obviously the Sidestash wil do great in the soft stuff but how about on the Groomer Days? FYI resort is usually at DV and Alta question_140754 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:05 GMT Do you see any problem mounting these with Dynafit TLT Vertical http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-SideStash-Alpine-Ski/K2S0667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140616#question_140616 K2 SideStash Alpine Ski Do you see any problem mounting these with Dynafit TLT Vertical STs? question_140616 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:03:42 GMT I'm 6'2" 180. Have skiied the world Piste '06 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-Coomback-Ski/K2S0670M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140313#question_140313 K2 Coomback Ski I'm 6'2" 180. Have skiied the world Piste '06 188's with G3 bindings. Looking for a good all mountain ski that can float the Northwest cement and still resort hard pack. Is this the ski and what size. question_140313 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:18 GMT 1). I'm 6', 185 lbs - I ski everything well, but don't http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-SideStash-Alpine-Ski/K2S0667M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140149#question_140149 K2 SideStash Alpine Ski 1). I'm 6', 185 lbs - I ski everything well, but don't do any jumping (bad knees). Would the Fritshi AT bindings work well on these? Afraid the Dukes will add too much weight uphill. 2). Have been happy on K2 Apache Chiefs (174cm) for 2 seasons, they're quite "turny" for a 98 underfoot ski. Should I get 174cm or the 181cm Sidestash? Does the early rise really make the ski - ski shorter? Or should I stick with 174cm since the Sidestash is a wider ski? 3). Are the K2 skins of a good quality/fit, or will BD skins work just as well. question_140149 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:53 GMT I'm transitioning from alpine to AT gear and am considering http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0452/Black-Diamond-Verdict-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139457#question_139457 Black Diamond Verdict Ski I'm transitioning from alpine to AT gear and am considering either the Verdict or K2Coomba with Freeride bindings. Any thoughts on comparison of those two skis? Thanks. question_139457 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:26 GMT I weigh 165 lbs and am 6 foot tall. I am an intermediate telemark http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0453/Black-Diamond-Kilowatt-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139441#question_139441 Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski I weigh 165 lbs and am 6 foot tall. I am an intermediate telemark skier. What length would you recommend...175 or 185. jalso what bindings would you recommend. thanks, Phil K question_139441 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:32:34 GMT I am sorely tempted by these skis to replace my BD Crossbows. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Atomic-RT86-Ski/ATO0236M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139269#question_139269 Atomic RT86 Ski I am sorely tempted by these skis to replace my BD Crossbows. I like the CBs for their quickness and versatility, but they sink a bit in pow and get banged around some in crud. I am 5'9", 155lbs - any advice on length for the RT86 for 50/50 Utah resorts and backcountry with big boots (EnerG) question_139269 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:32:22 GMT is this ski rockered? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0452/Black-Diamond-Verdict-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138815#question_138815 Black Diamond Verdict Ski is this ski rockered? question_138815 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:07:47 GMT what's the difference between 09 coomba and 10 coomback? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-Coomback-Ski/K2S0670M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138401#question_138401 K2 Coomback Ski what's the difference between 09 coomba and 10 coomback? question_138401 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:27 GMT I have these skis and am looking for bindings. Would 90mm breaks http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0454/Black-Diamond-Havoc-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138214#question_138214 Black Diamond Havoc Ski I have these skis and am looking for bindings. Would 90mm breaks work on an 88mm wide ski? or should I bump up to 100mm breaks. question_138214 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:48:02 GMT Anyone know how much the Zealots really weigh? BD's site http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0451/Black-Diamond-Zealot-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138125#question_138125 Black Diamond Zealot Ski Anyone know how much the Zealots really weigh? BD's site says 9lb 5oz, but this is the same weight as the Verdict. I've seen weights as high as 10+lbs listed elsewhere. question_138125 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:50:52 GMT Write your question here...I live near Tahoe and ski a lot; I'm http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0369/Black-Diamond-Kilowatt-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138013#question_138013 Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski Write your question here...I live near Tahoe and ski a lot; I'm a big guy - 6'2" and 225 lbs - been skiing all my life and spend most of my time in the trees. But I'm no hotshot anymore...I'm 57...my wife bought me the 185 cm for my birthday 'cause that was as long as they come. Will this ski be enough for me, size-wise, etc?? question_138013 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:19 GMT Why do the graphics on these skis not match the graphics on Voile's http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Insane-Ski/VOL0072M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137800#question_137800 Voile Insane Ski Why do the graphics on these skis not match the graphics on Voile's site? Are these 09/10 skis? The graphics look like they're from the early 90's... i don't like them at all. The photos on the voile site look much better. http://www.voile-usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=3000&Category_Code=CS&Product_Count=2 question_137800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:33:42 GMT How will the Verdict compare to the Line Prophet 100 both at http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0452/Black-Diamond-Verdict-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137691#question_137691 Black Diamond Verdict Ski How will the Verdict compare to the Line Prophet 100 both at a length of 180? I like to ski in the tree's and would want to go with the more manuverable of the two... question_137691 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:06:42 GMT Anyone care to offer a length recommendation? I'm 5.11, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Insane-Ski/VOL0072M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137548#question_137548 Voile Insane Ski Anyone care to offer a length recommendation? I'm 5.11, 140 lbs, moderately aggressive skier (expert by Voile chart), prefer powder, trees, and mod. steeps ("all mountain" category on same chart). Voile recommends 170-180, which isn't very helpful when the skis are 173 or 183. Thanks, Chris question_137548 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:43:53 GMT I'm a fairly aggressive skier and have been on tele's http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-el-Hombre-Fat-Ski/GGG0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137439#question_137439 G3 el Hombre Fat Ski I'm a fairly aggressive skier and have been on tele's for about 3 years off and on between alpine. 180lbs and 6 ft. Think I can handle these or any other suggestions? Also i'm looking for a fairly soft playful ski. Thanks. question_137439 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:11:11 GMT Write your question here... What size of Rapid transits should http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/GGG0080/G3-Rapid-Transit-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137201#question_137201 G3 Rapid Transit Ski Write your question here... What size of Rapid transits should I go with being a strong agresive tele at 5'8" 165lbs. The salesman says to go with the 171 but I have never skied on that short of a board and am concerned it may not be enough ski. question_137201 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:42:48 GMT With the one tele mount point, can these be mounted with a downhill http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-SYSTEM-S7-Pro-Mancini-Ski/ROS0587M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136807#question_136807 Rossignol SYSTEM S7 Pro Mancini Ski With the one tele mount point, can these be mounted with a downhill binding? (I ask because I like these graphics better) question_136807 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:43 GMT I'm looking to retire my old long skis from the 90's http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-Coomback-Ski/K2S0670M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136219#question_136219 K2 Coomback Ski I'm looking to retire my old long skis from the 90's and look into the AT option. Any suggestions on what I may look for. I have been skiing since the 70's. Like to ski steep and fast. Not a kid anymore but in good shape. question_136219 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:13:23 GMT What length coomback would be best for a 5'-10" 175# http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/K2-Coomback-Ski/K2S0670M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135914#question_135914 K2 Coomback Ski What length coomback would be best for a 5'-10" 175# intermediate to expert back country skier? question_135914 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:15:56 GMT