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Hey Folks....Just wondering if anyone here has used the BD Arc Ascents or have some opinions about them...etc...... I am 5'8" and will be "putting ( or presuming ) about" 190 Lbs on a short pair or 167's. Does that sound like a good rando race ski aswell? Thanks.....

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Yeah, Muir Tomorrow morning....early. Skin up, BS, ski down, BS some more.....lol Hey MT38 .....I'd love to pick ya up man, but I live 1/2 hour away from the hill, and plan to be up skinning by 7AM. If anyone happens to be going up tomorrow, then I guess we will cross paths one way or another.

Anyone wanna skin up to Muir this weekend? Perhaps an overnighter and hit the freshies following morning? Im bored.

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No doubt Korup.! I actually have another question: I found a pair of Blackdiamond Arc Ascents for sale in a 167..... Would anyone have some input on them as well? I love to rando on tele skis, and just wondered about this model....sorry about all the inquiries.....just don't wanna make a mistake on a purchase.

Thanks alot Camilo. I just wanted to hear if anyone has used them and not broken them...lol I plan to get a set of 167's to just be a bit lighter than my normal pair of 176's, and will be using a pair of Fritschi Express binders, and should be good with that for an occasional jaunt up the hill. I appreciate your input~!

Whats the story with this ski? Has anyone here ever used a pair? I am planning to buy a pair just to skin from hut to hut, and perhaps make a few rounds from Paradise to Muir this winter. Just wondering if I huck off of something, if this ski would shatter or whatever...lol! Anyway..Sounds like a nice deal for 200 bux for a pair of light 167's. Well perhaps someone could discourage me, or encourage the deal..... Let me know.. Thanks.

Heck, I have Soloed the DC, Success Cleaver, Emmons Winthrop, and have camped on the summit solo. Stupid?.....Perhaps. Qualified for a solo permit?.....I thought so, and so did the rangers. Did I feel fear and lonelyness followed by the voices of dead climbers?.....Yes Did I cache a six pack, and had cigaretts on me at all time?.....Yes Just do it if your ready man, give it a try, worst case......you may not like the idea of it once you are underway, and that ok too. I have been seen "spinning" from solo efforts before, just because I didnt feel like it that day, just listen to yourself.

But dont forget a smoke break though.

Jesus....VO2 Max..........they are fun. If you have a health plan....talk to you doctor, and they will help you find another doctor who does them, and give you a good price damn it.....lol

FWD does handle pretty well on snow and is up there with AWD, but just like marylou said.......driving skill plays a role in the whole game especially on the recovery portion of it.

Dont forget smoke breaks.

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Your main concern wont be traction, but postholing through the snow. Weather is chilly in April. All i can say is...... Plan your route out very well, prepare for a bivouac because the weather can turn on you (which it normally does for eastcoasters). Snowshoes (because I presume you dont own a randonee setup in Florida). Trekking poles are a must while postoling or the other. And if ya cant find a partner for the walk up there....throw me a shout, I'll take a run up there with you.

Why dont you ask Jeeve's?

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My appoligies to everyone with the vicinity.