Terminal_Gravity Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 (edited) What do you recomend for the no-compromise best ski's for climbing in deep powder. They should be very light and have fairly wide waists, I assume. Just about anything will get me back down but I need something that is really good at going up, a long way, in deep snow, with a big pack, at altitude. Thanks in advance. Edited January 13, 2004 by Terminal_Gravity Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted January 13, 2004 Author Posted January 13, 2004 Dammit, this was supposed to be in the gear critic. Can one of you moderators help me out? Quote
lummox Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 I need something that is really good at going up, a long way, in deep snow, with a big pack, at altitude. since a ski lift dont seem to be an option . . . will you dealing with trees or are long skis okay? Quote
chris_w Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 I would assume since Altitude is involved, there won't be any trees. Quote
lummox Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 what are the budget limits then? if none go full bling with black diamond shizzle. i am sure that 'real' skiers have other ideas. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted January 13, 2004 Author Posted January 13, 2004 No trees ( for miles & miles ) Long is okay; but I will have to throw them on my pack for a few steep or rocky steps. Quote
Billygoat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Tele or rando, I'd go with the K2 8611 due to the heavy pack you mentioned and the fact that conditions will be variable as you ski down a tall mountain. I think the Voile surf is great in pppppow (going down) but would be a bit soft for spanning crevasses and such. Quote
lummox Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 i thought it was fisher that was making a short (like 135cm) fat ski that wasnt too bad for slapping on your pack. all they got now is a 155cm 'kammerlander'. truth be told there are many skis that will work for you. and most of em can be found used. shit. i even seen short fat skis that fold in half on a hinge to let em be packed easily. Quote
Billygoat Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 yeah, you can get past yeah 8611 for a fraction of the price and used even cheaper. I think one of our sponsors has such a deal I would like to try out a hinged ski. novel idea. Quote
iain Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Atomic TM:10 Superlight would be nice for high altitude Not very wide but feather light. Was used on Everest for that ski descent or some such for what that's worth. Dynafit might have something good too. Quote
Bronco Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 TG: I've been real happy with the TUA Nitrogens combined with a Dynafit binding. I used the ski's in some real light Montana Rockies powder over new years and got pretty good floatation. I think the TUA Helium is even lighter. The BD Guidlite skins seem to work just fine too. Good luck. Quote
iain Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 If you like the Tua wood feel and you find a good price grab 'em while you can. All are collector's items now, unfortunately. Personally I never felt they held up well to abuse, but they do have an unmistakeable snap to them in powder. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted January 13, 2004 Author Posted January 13, 2004 Thank you, all, for the recomendations. For what it's worth I plan on useing Silveretta 500's. Yes randonee...I can't tele. Now I get to start shopping. I hate shopping. Quote
cj001f Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 (edited) Was used on Everest for that ski descent or some such for what that's worth. Eh? Davo Karnicar skiied an Elan - the local boy had the local company make him up a pair. If your looking for super light weight check out the Dynafit Rally - it's $99 from Life-link. Of course if your using Silveretta's it won't work, so scratch that. Edited January 13, 2004 by cj001f Quote
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