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Backcountry.com - Black Diamond Alpine Touring http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/3/b14/Black-Diamond-Alpine-Touring.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:13 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 Can I change tje mode without taking the ski out ? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Marker-Baron-12-Ski-Binding/MRK0010M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141140#question_141140 Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding Can I change tje mode without taking the ski out ? question_141140 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:13 GMT 5'10" 180lbs thin & fit. +30 years skiing expert http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Marker-Baron-12-Ski-Binding/MRK0010M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141082#question_141082 Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding 5'10" 180lbs thin & fit. +30 years skiing expert terrain fast. Ski mostly in the East.. 2-3x yearly out west. Thinking about putting the Baron's on a new pair of Mantras. Dalbello Krypton Pros with Intuition liners (lighest boot I ever owned!) Not sure how much I'll use the Randonee funciton... Maybe a couple-three times a year? Maybe not at all. I hear the Barons' are heavy. Is it worth the extra weight? In the past, I've sought to build lighter setups thinking some types of turns (jump) are easier/quicker in lighter gear. Thoughts? question_141082 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:14:48 GMT So I went to get these mounted on my Armada ARV's and the http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Marker-Baron-12-Ski-Binding/MRK0010M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141017#question_141017 Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding So I went to get these mounted on my Armada ARV's and the shop wouldn't mount them because the soles on my boots are too worn down. Is there an easy way around this besides droping a few hundo on some new boots? If new boots are the only way to go, what do you all recomend? question_141017 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:45:47 GMT I'm hearing different opinions on Garmonts sizing. I wear http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmont-Adrenalin-Alpine-Touring-Ski-Boot-Mens/GAR0041M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141009#question_141009 Garmont Adrenalin Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's I'm hearing different opinions on Garmonts sizing. I wear a 9.5 shoe. Would a 27 mondo be loo large? Also, how would these ride with some Marker baron's 75% resort, 25% BC. Thanks for any info! question_141009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:55:21 GMT Can anyone attest to the downhill performance of this binding? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Onyx-AT-Binding/GGG0122M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140805#question_140805 G3 Onyx AT Binding Can anyone attest to the downhill performance of this binding? If I decide to occasionally use the binding at the resort for a few trips... Any thoughts? question_140805 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:08:05 GMT 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 Does this bag accomodate a hydration system http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Respect-Pack-1830cu-in/MAM0268M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140513#question_140513 Mammut Respect Pack - 1830cu in Does this bag accomodate a hydration system question_140513 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:47 GMT What length should i get for the 185 BD Justices.... the 179-186 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0459/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-Custom-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140500#question_140500 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Custom STS Skins What length should i get for the 185 BD Justices.... the 179-186 or the 185-192? I'm assuming the shorter skins. question_140500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:29 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 How does this ski compare to the BD Voodoo? Seems to be just http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0456/Black-Diamond-Velvet-Ski-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140174#question_140174 Black Diamond Velvet Ski - Women's How does this ski compare to the BD Voodoo? Seems to be just about the same ski... (graphics aside) question_140174 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:09 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 why do you highlight the ability to go from tour to ski without http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/G3-Onyx-AT-Binding/GGG0122M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139958#question_139958 G3 Onyx AT Binding why do you highlight the ability to go from tour to ski without removing? All binding's do this. Did you mean go from ski to tour? Not real useful, but not all bindings can claim this. question_139958 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:25 GMT whats the difference between these and a clip fix skin? than http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0457/Black-Diamond-Ascension-Nylon-STS-Skins.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139950#question_139950 Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins whats the difference between these and a clip fix skin? thanks question_139950 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:28:03 GMT I need crampons. Where can I find dynafit compatible crampons? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Dynafit-TLT-Vertical-ST-Alpine-Touring-Binding/DNF0003M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139945#question_139945 Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alpine Touring Binding I need crampons. Where can I find dynafit compatible crampons? I assume they just attach to the bottom of your boot. So if nobody tells me I'll just use regular crampons and wreck my skis (yeah, it's a threat). question_139945 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:43 GMT Does anyone know how the shell sizes run on these? What are the http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmont-Radium-Alpine-Touring-Boot-Mens/GAR0183M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139937#question_139937 Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Men's Does anyone know how the shell sizes run on these? What are the shell sizes for: 28.5 29 29.5 30 ?? question_139937 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:44:29 GMT Would this binding work well with a Salomon foil ski? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Marker-Baron-12-Ski-Binding/MRK0010M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139777#question_139777 Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding Would this binding work well with a Salomon foil ski? question_139777 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:32:35 GMT i'd like to mount these on a pair of BD joules. the problem http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Fritschi-Diamir-Freeride-Plus-Binding/BLD0783M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139477#question_139477 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding i'd like to mount these on a pair of BD joules. the problem is the joules have already been drilled for alpine bindings. do you suppose there will be a problem mounting these properly? question_139477 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:16:39 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 Seems like I could go either way WRT size: s/m or m/l. Anybody http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Agent-with-Avalung-Winter-Pack-1098-1220cu-in/BLD0475M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139445#question_139445 Black Diamond Agent with Avalung Winter Pack - 1098-1220cu in Seems like I could go either way WRT size: s/m or m/l. Anybody out there actually had a chance to try both on? I'm 5'10, 180#, currently wear a dakine heli pro pack, though I NEVER pack the thing full, and I am just wondering whether the m/l will be necessary. Another factor is that I will be frequently carrying a BD shovel & avy gear with this pack when touring, and if it's a pain to cram the shovel + avy gear in the s/m, I'd just go with the m/l....Lastly, if I am wearing this pack & hiking in bounds, I'll be carrying Armada JJs or Dynastar Huge Troubles on the pack. I assume the pack can handle skis this size, but will that factor into the s/m vs. m/l question? Thanks for the thoughts. question_139445 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT