lrc007
Diva in Training
Hi ladies! I live in the Tahoe area (Mt. Rose frequenter) and will be expanding my skiing into the touring world this next season thanks to a few extra encouraging, experienced friends. I had a looooong extended illness that kept me sidelined for much of my 20s, making up for that now! I currently just resort ski and do some light XC ski touring. I've been shopping around the area locally trying to put my setup together for a "reasonable" price (on a budget, but want to get what works). I've been given quite the variety of recommendations from different shops and am a bit scrambled.
I'm looking for a second setup (hybrid) that allows me to progress my abilities inbounds, ski mixed snow/powder conditions better, and begin my touring experience/skill-building enjoyably and safely. Again, mostly Sierra skiing with the occasional budget Colorado trip when funds allow. Setup weight is important, but I've realized I'll need to just save money for a 3rd setup that's lighter in the future if I end up touring all of the time. Any input from you all would be super appreciated!
About me: 5'1" ~115 lbs, strong intermediate/"low" advanced skier
Current (only) ski: Blizzard Black Pearls 88cm, 152cm
Boots: Atomic Hawx Ultra (was living in some fairly ancient Salomon Pro 90s)
Goals: ski powder and steeps more confidently, half-day local tours, a couple overnight hut tours (low-mileage approaches, day excursions), early morning "fitness" laps with a couple friends
My thoughts: Hybrid set-up that tours decently, but can always work as an inbounds powder/crud-day ski since I have my Pearls for zooming around in between snow storms
Suggested bindings: Atomic Shift MNC 10s, Fristchi Tectons, Duke PT 12s
Suggested skis (& ski length): Elan Ripstick 102s (154cm or 162cm), Moment Bella 106s (162cm), Salomon QST Lumen 99s (153cm), Black Crow Atris Birdie 108s (160cm)
I'm looking for a second setup (hybrid) that allows me to progress my abilities inbounds, ski mixed snow/powder conditions better, and begin my touring experience/skill-building enjoyably and safely. Again, mostly Sierra skiing with the occasional budget Colorado trip when funds allow. Setup weight is important, but I've realized I'll need to just save money for a 3rd setup that's lighter in the future if I end up touring all of the time. Any input from you all would be super appreciated!
About me: 5'1" ~115 lbs, strong intermediate/"low" advanced skier
Current (only) ski: Blizzard Black Pearls 88cm, 152cm
Boots: Atomic Hawx Ultra (was living in some fairly ancient Salomon Pro 90s)
Goals: ski powder and steeps more confidently, half-day local tours, a couple overnight hut tours (low-mileage approaches, day excursions), early morning "fitness" laps with a couple friends
My thoughts: Hybrid set-up that tours decently, but can always work as an inbounds powder/crud-day ski since I have my Pearls for zooming around in between snow storms
Suggested bindings: Atomic Shift MNC 10s, Fristchi Tectons, Duke PT 12s
Suggested skis (& ski length): Elan Ripstick 102s (154cm or 162cm), Moment Bella 106s (162cm), Salomon QST Lumen 99s (153cm), Black Crow Atris Birdie 108s (160cm)