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alpine touring

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    your backcountry ski of choice?

    hi everyone! I'm investing in my first touring setup and was curious about the skis y'all ladies picked and why. I've got this year's Roxa R3 130 TI IR (fitted at Larry's in Boulder! hooray) and last year's Marker Kingpins. I want my setup to really be focused on backcountry in Tahoe with the...
  2. Lmagnuss

    Alpine touring (AT) binding thread!

    Hi all! There are so many options for AT bindings these days that I thought it might be nice to get a general thread started with what you've tried, why it did or didn't work for you, and what you're interested in trying in the future. Backcountry.com has a fairly good summary, although they...
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    Shift bindings -- difficulty stepping in as a lighter skier?

    Hey all! 5'1''/110 lb skier here. I just remounted my skis with shift bindings to be able to use them as an AT/resort one ski quiver. Overall I love the bindings, but I've noticed it takes a lot of work to step into the heel piece. On flat terrain this is no big deal, but after having them eject...
  4. echo_VT

    Help Needed: Alpine touring hardshell and pack

    hi there. with black friday approaching i am looking for what i might want and like in a hard shell and the touring pack department. i am using a nice hybrid shell from MEC but it is not perfect. looking to round out my AT set up with these pieces that i would love to get working for me. i am...
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    Buying first Alpine Touring bindings! Advice please!

    Hi! I am pretty new to the world of backcountry skiing, and am buying my first pair of AT bindings. I have the K2 Talkback 88 153cm and Scarpa Gea boots (size 24, BSL 280). I am looking for something on the lower price end (so most likely frame bindings, as opposed to tech bindings). Any...
  6. Teeble

    Twin tips vs flat tails for AT skis?

    Hi all, my head is spinning with the various possibilities, so hopefully you can help! I'm working on putting together my first alpine touring setup. I'm 5'2", 110 lbs, and an advanced skier... I can handle pretty much all blacks in the north east, except for ones that include hucking off...
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