lucy
Angel Diva
Last spring I was caught flat-footed when the ski season ended early. I'm working on a set of skis that will take me uphill, inbounds and then let me ski back down. I was wondering what ski you're using with the S/Lab Shift type binding or which ski you'd recommend. I am a cardio weakling, so I expect uphill will be harder. I thought about going with the lighter Marker type pin binding, but thinking about going downhill with that delicate, little toe-piece was less comforting. Also, DH is running the S/Lab Shift and I want to be able to go with him when he takes a detour. Partly because I like the adventure but also because I think two is safer than one.
So my dilemma looks like this... I have a set of S/Lab Shift bindings that were priced right. I need to buy the right-sized brakes for a pair of skis that I don't own because brakes are selling out fast. I am looking for a 50/50 ski that lets me skin up Alta and ski back down. Otherwise, I'm going to be watching people skin up Alta... again. Ugh! (The more I read and research, the more lost I feel. I don't remember this same kind of anxiety buying my first pair of Alpine skis, boots, and bindings.)
What ski are you running? How wide is it? What's on your wish list for a backcountry ski?
Thanks for the help!
So my dilemma looks like this... I have a set of S/Lab Shift bindings that were priced right. I need to buy the right-sized brakes for a pair of skis that I don't own because brakes are selling out fast. I am looking for a 50/50 ski that lets me skin up Alta and ski back down. Otherwise, I'm going to be watching people skin up Alta... again. Ugh! (The more I read and research, the more lost I feel. I don't remember this same kind of anxiety buying my first pair of Alpine skis, boots, and bindings.)
What ski are you running? How wide is it? What's on your wish list for a backcountry ski?
Thanks for the help!