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Old December 30th 04, 06:13 PM
Tor
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Hi!

Anybody have an advice on which twin tipped skis, bindings, and boots
for freeride (deep snow)?
And a similar advice for twin tipped allround skis for freeride/freestyle?

And what length would you recommend? If it comes down to a choice
between speed vs. maneuverability, I'd prefer the latter.

I'm 6',1'' (186 cm), 220 lbs (100 kg), and I'm comfortable with black
and double diamond trails.

Any thoughts is greatly appreciated!

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Old December 30th 04, 09:29 PM
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Anybody have an advice on which twin tipped skis, bindings, and boots for
freeride (deep snow)?
And a similar advice for twin tipped allround skis for freeride/freestyle?


A little, I have Line 1260s that I got 3 years ago online. I'm 5'7" and the
skis are 164s. I went down from 191s that were shaped (way too big for me)
and now I have soooo much more control.

For deeper snow you probably want the wider skis like the Seth Pistol or the
Pocket Rocket. They're good pretty much everywhere on the mountain I'd
think.

And what length would you recommend? If it comes down to a choice between
speed vs. maneuverability, I'd prefer the latter.

I'm 6',1'' (186 cm), 220 lbs (100 kg), and I'm comfortable with black and
double diamond trails.

Probably in the mid-170s.

Sorry I don't know much about boots and bindings.


Mike


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Old January 7th 05, 02:05 AM
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A little, I have Line 1260s that I got 3 years ago online. I'm 5'7" and
the skis are 164s. I went down from 191s that were shaped (way too big
for me) and now I have soooo much more control.


Couldn't find a dealer for Line skis in Norway, so I suppose they are
out of the question...

For deeper snow you probably want the wider skis like the Seth Pistol
or the Pocket Rocket. They're good pretty much everywhere on the
mountain I'd think.


Yep, I guess you're right. Heard a lot of good things about the Seth
Pistol. I'm inclined towards that one.

And what length would you recommend? If it comes down to a choice
between speed vs. maneuverability, I'd prefer the latter.

I'm 6',1'' (186 cm), 220 lbs (100 kg), and I'm comfortable with black
and double diamond trails.

Probably in the mid-170s.


That seems like a very sensible advice, and is actually what Head tells
me on their homepage.


Sorry I don't know much about boots and bindings.


Mike


Thank you for help.


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our thoughts, we make the world.

 




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