soubriquet 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thanks. I've read the earlier thread, some very useful information and opinions there. I'm in no hurry to spend that sort of money this season, so I'll take my time and think things through. Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I guess, at 95kg, I am not representative but I get pre-release on Naxos. Part of the problem is that it is impossible to crank the DINs anywhere near the stated max. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm over 80kgs, but I don't ski aggressively. I'm going to be 55 next birthday, and I've been carrying back and knee injuries for decades. If I jump or stack, I'm going to get injured, which means I won't be able to ski. I probably don't need anything like the max settings. Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I really want Dukes. Problem is finding a pair. They're going to be perfect for my needs. Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Soub, if you are considering a touring binding and skins, I would still recommend the Duke but only because it has a lower profile. I don't think you need the durability over a fritchi or naxo, but that lower profile brings your foot closer to the ski, making 'smearing' pow turns easier. It also makes side-slipping in pow much easier, which everybody does, regardless of their ego. that is coming from somebody who has NOT skied the duke, I'm just advising do to specs, physics and most people's pow ski preferences in reference to risers and low-profile bindings. Actually, that low profile was carefully engineered for this exact reason. I have a gotama/fritchi that I smear all over the place. so, I'm not preaching, just throwing more things at you to confuse you. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thanks samurai. You aren't confusing me at all, I can follow your logic easily. The Mantra/Duke combination looks about as good as it can get for someone with my abilites and opportunities. It's going to open up a lot of terrain. Explaining it to soubriqutte will be another matter. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What's the deal with skins? Do I have to go out and bludgeon a dewy-eyed mammal to death, or are there satisfactory artificial alternatives? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 the duke is not really for touring so just dont buy it. Ive seen them up close and although I want them they dont do things well for touring. they skin worse then any other touring binding you must click out of the binding to tour. the heel lift is pretty crap you cant get it to go down without un clicking. Snow in the unit is a pain I watched a guy deal with it gloves off for 5 mins. The brakes snap very easy. The duke is not a touring binding its a slackcountry steep sking binding for serious skiers is serious terrain. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: The duke is not a touring binding its a slackcountry steep sking binding for serious skiers is serious terrain. I guess that rules me out then Thanks everyone. The powder ski decision has been made, but the outcome is still under consideration. I might go second hand as an interim. Anyone want to flog me some used skis? Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: the duke is not really for touring so just dont buy it. Ive seen them up close and although I want them they dont do things well for touring. Well, I currently use Trekkers so in comparison: Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: they skin worse then any other touring binding Surely Trekkers are worse. Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: you must click out of the binding to tour. Same with Trekkers. Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: the heel lift is pretty crap you cant get it to go down without un clicking. Can't you just bend a knee like a tele turn and put it down while your heel is raised. Not so easy on a steep traverse but is it possible? Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: Snow in the unit is a pain I watched a guy deal with it gloves off for 5 mins. Don't know but I can believe that. Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: The brakes snap very easy. Don't know - haven't heard that before. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Soub go with naxos and a nice medium flexing ski to tour with. Trekkers suck for long tours yes. if you use trekkers then the duke is the best option. for a 55 year old guy looking to relax tour the duke is way over kill and too much din. the brakes snapped when my friend threw them over a river. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What's on your list of medium flexing skis? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 give me specs and ill give you ideas Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 How about something the size of the Mantra (130/94/113). I have a table here which lists: Fischer Atua Elan M 999 K2 Seth Viscious Volkl Gotama K2 Apache Chief K2 Anti Piste Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Check this out Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Soubs Quote: What's the deal with skins? Do I have to go out and bludgeon a dewy-eyed mammal to death, or are there satisfactory artificial alternatives? If you can find a baby Harp seal they work best. Just kidding. Balck Diamond and G3 make some good skins that are synthetic. I've been using some Black Diamond ascensions with no problems Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 You may also want to try the new Karhu Jak or Jak BC 100 Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by soubriquet: How about something the size of the Mantra (130/94/113). I have a table here which lists: Fischer Atua Elan M 999 K2 Seth Viscious Volkl Gotama K2 Apache Chief K2 Anti Piste I second everything fattwins just said about bindings for your new gig, but wanted to say; "Nice list." The Gotama is becoming quite the world-famous pow ski. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks again, everyone. The harder I look, the more confusing everything gets, but I have some ideas now. I'll mull things over for a few weeks, specifically whether I want a groomer ski which handles powder (all mountain), or a powder ski which handles groomers. Probably the latter. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: Check this out WoW! Amazing! Where did you go, Toque? Link to post Share on other sites
Shag1116 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 hey, I am going to be in Osaka for work the first week of April, but have Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to play. I want to take a train up north to board for the day. Adavanced terrain is more important the convinient travel. I will need to rent a board and boots, but will bring the rest. I unfortunately don't know a damn thing about which resort to visit, can someone offer some advice? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I like the K2 flex for a mid flexing ski. You also dont need a twin tip. karhu skis are good if you can find them. the mantra can be a bit on the stiff side but you should flex it yourself first. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks. I had been thinking about an all mountain ski like the Volkl AC4, but I suspect they are effectively wide carvers. There would be a lot of overlap with the skis I have, and I'd guess they are quite stiff. What I think I'm looking for is something soft. Which K2? There are three in the list. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 OK. How does 181cm K2 Apache Chief plus Naxo nx02 bindings sound? That's a reasonably inexpensive combination, the K2 seems pretty soft. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 thats a sick powder and sloppy snow set-up Link to post Share on other sites
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