Skis and Bindings to match Alico Ski Tour Skate Boots

Hi I was looking for some an advice for a beginner on what skis and bindings
to match to a pair of leather Alico Ski Tour Skate Boots. They have a 6"
cuff and are a little beefier than the normal Ski Tours, but still no
plastic buckles. I have done a little BC and track skiing in the distant
past (I was probably 14), but more recently my only experience has been
alpine. I want an all around ski, with an emphasis on touring.
The two ski's I am looking at are the Fischer Rebound, and the Alpina Lite
Terrain. Would these be good ski's to match with the boots? Are there
others that come to mind? What about length? I am 5'11", 160lbs. Would
170's be right? 180's? What about bindings? I have been thinking about
Voile Hardwire 3-Pins. Is this more binding then I need, or would it be
useful at times?

Thanks

Ryan

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Ryan Pfleger ryanpfleger at cableone dot net wrote:
Hi I was looking for some an advice for a beginner on what skis and bindings
to match to a pair of leather Alico Ski Tour Skate Boots. They have a 6"
cuff and are a little beefier than the normal Ski Tours, but still no
plastic buckles. I have done a little BC and track skiing in the distant
past (I was probably 14), but more recently my only experience has been
alpine. I want an all around ski, with an emphasis on touring.
The two ski's I am looking at are the Fischer Rebound, and the Alpina Lite
Terrain. Would these be good ski's to match with the boots?

_ Both are good choices, my preference would be the Fischers
since they are lighter and better skis IMHO. You might also
consider the wider Fischer S-Bounds if you don't plan to do much
track skiing.

Are there
others that come to mind? What about length? I am 5'11", 160lbs. Would
170's be right? 180's?

_ It really depends on testing the camber, but if you plan to
cover ground, then I would reccommend 180s. Get shorter if
you plan on bushwacking. There is an Atomic version of this
kind of ski as well. I don't have any experience with them,
but I highly reccommend the Fischer's if your budget allows.

What about bindings? I have been thinking about
Voile Hardwire 3-Pins. Is this more binding then I need, or would it be
useful at times?

_ That's entirely dependent on your turning skills. Since you
haven't done much light ski/boot turning recently, I think the
Hardwire would be a good choice. You will likely have some
relearning to do to master parallel turns on light skis and
boots. It's always good to have options. In general, I think it's
easier to learn on heavy stiffer stuff and then transition to
lighter gear as your skill improves.

_ Booker C. Bense



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I think you've found a good combo with some caveats.

"Ryan Pfleger" ryanpfleger at cableone dot net wrote:
Hi I was looking for some an advice for a beginner on what skis and bindings
to match to a pair of leather Alico Ski Tour Skate Boots.

I would classify this boot as an "Extreme class" boot, in reference to
the old Asolo Extreme from year's gone by.
http://home.comcast.net/~pinnah/Dirt.../bc-boots.html
A very versatile class of ski.

The two ski's I am looking at are the Fischer Rebound, and the Alpina Lite
Terrain.

I call both of these skis "Narrow Shaped" nordic backcountry skis.
http://home.comcast.net/~pinnah/Dirt...r/bc-skis.html or
http://home.comcast.net/~pinnah/Dirt...#NARROW-SHAPED

I would put these ski at the limit of what those boots can handle in
terms of width. You could also go with narrower skis. Depends on
what kind of skiing you want to do.

I have been thinking about Voile Hardwire 3-Pins. Is this more binding then I need, or would it be
useful at times?

I've not talked with many folks using the Hardwire with softer toed
leather boots. I've used the old style standard 3-Pin/Cable with
slightly bigger leather/plastic boots and have wished for more
torsional control on hardpack. But, I've found the regular cables to
be fine in all other conditions.

NOTE: I ski 90% of the time with no cables - especially with a light
boot like you are looking at.