I have both the Hammerheads and the O1's with rid stiffs. The Hammerheads absolutely kill the O1's. Plus the Hammerheads will tour better than the O2's if you move the pins. Definitely go for the Hammerheads.

The Rid Stiff reminds me of the Hammerhead on pos.3. That said, Hammerhead now has a touring binding that seems like it would suit your needs. http://twentytwodesigns.com/axl/

Yes they do, Backcountry doesn't sell it, it can be seen here http://www.marker.net/en/product-range/Touring-Crampon

Go for the Griffon's.

Ya, like he said it can not be removed, but it takes up a very negligible amount of weight/room.

It is hard to tell, but you could give the 27.5 a try. And I would suggest getting the liners baked because the boots will be much more comfortable.

Yes, they will work for alpine skiing, they will just have a softer flex.

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From Wild Snow.com"If you've done much backcountry skiing, the first difference you'll notice about using Trekkers is the weight. A conventional alpine ski setup, combined with the Trekker, can yank at your feet like a torture of the Inquisition. I calculated one rig, using my heavy alpine skis, at over fourteen pounds per foot!"

Easy, 4FRNT MSP.

Nope.

I would do just the opposite. I have skied more than fifty days on both the O1's and the Hammerheads. The Hammerheads offer WAY more control. I cannot stress how much more control it is. For the argument of switching cartridges on the O1/O2 the Hammerhead has five different positions that don't cost $50 to switch.

Try renting some tele gear to see how you like it.

They come in a pair.

You need the K2 adapter plate, around $40. If you're mounting to non-insert skis, you probably want the similar riser plate, which is around the same $$. That's the biggest downside of these bindings - expensive, required accessories. Cheaper than knee surgery, though.

You can try to bend them. I know there are videos on Youtube about it.

The Verdict is a sick ski and would be great!

If you are looking for a strictly touring ski you may want to look at some K2 AT skis. Dynafits would be preferrable bindings, but Fritschis would work well.

Nope.

Yes the brakes will fit and the small would be best for you.

Skins are for walking uphill, they glide forward but grab when you try to move the ski back. They will only work with an Alpine Touring or a Telemark setup. They attach to your ski with a glue that holds it on but releases when you pull the skin off. Did that help?

In Europe this beacon will work even though some European beacon still have a dual mode that picks up the frequency from this beacon and also another frequency. As for compatibility with other beacons; they are designed to all work with each other.

Black Diamond has it listed on their website at 3lbs 7oz.

The Factor is much like an alpine boot, in fact I have heard of it referred to as an alpine boot.

For Scarpa 22.5 and 23 are the same shell.

Yes and yes.

Yes, the laptop sleeve takes up very little room.

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Yes, it is on a hinge.

Get the size just slightly narrower than the tip size and it should be fine.-----------Yes I use these skins with Kilowatts and I have never had the tip loop come off.

You might have to unscrew some plastic pieces on the ends of the sections, then they should screw together. Ski pole avalanche probes are useless though, and you should buy a dedicated probe.-----------------The Traverse ski poles are not probe poles. The instructions you are looking at are for the BD Probe poles.

Good bag, keep in mind it has no insulation on the bottom, necessitating a sleeping pad.

It should not be a problem at all.

Yes.

The 120 wouldn't be full coverage but it should work just fine.

As well as the person using them. Center mount would help.

You can return anything at anytime for any reason.

Yes.

Any brake would have to be bent so the 115mm would work.

Sorry I'm not D Sterling but I see no reason why you wouldn't be very happy with the O1's on these skis.

I would go for the 12 DIN for sure.

Both would fit similarly, I have the 22 and I have found it to be pretty small I have my probe, shovel and saw in the front. I would suggest the 32 for sure.

No not at all. It does not affect the base of the ski at all.---------Actually it does have a tendency to pull a little wax up, therefore you probably dont want to wax right before skinning to avoid getting too much wax on your glue.

My liner packed out quite a bit, at first my feet were snug in an ultra thin pair of socks. Now I use medium weight socks and they have a comfortable fit. I have spent about 30 days on them.

Yes.

Yes, it would work quite well.

No

I would go for the longer ones if you will never have a need to compress them and carry them on your back.

I would most definitely get a 12 DIN binding since you dont want to be maxing the DIN out on any binding because it is not good for it.

These would work great.

Double layer separated by a thin layer of foam.

If you are looking for performance go for the 24, but if you are looking for comfort go for the 24.5. They are the same shell size.

It is a piece on the cable that expands as it leaves the pole and you squeeze it to release the cable.

Try out the Oakley Wisdoms, they are pretty large. The Crowbars are mid range and the A Frames are pretty small.

Marker Jesters

They won't. You can't tele on the Duke or Baron, because they're not tele bindings. You can't get a boot that will do Marker/Duke and NTN.---------Ya, the only AT binding the NTN boots work with are Dynafits.

Ya, Marker sells a crampon made specifically for the Duke and Baron.

They are all pretty good, I've personally had experience with Black Diamond and I like them a lot. The Ascension's are a stiffer more burly skin and the Glidlite's are a lighter weight somewhat thinner skin. Both are great just depends on how much you are going to uses them and what you are looking for.

It was designed as a fat park ski, so it will be fine. Backcountry will hate me for saying this but getboards.com is selling lizzies for $399- right now and bacons for 450-. -- I've tried em' on the park with some griffons and they kick ASS! if youve never tried fat skis before then it'll take some getting used to but they ROCK !?!----------If getboards is cheaper backcountry should do a price match and keep in mind that backcountry has an unlimited return policy.

I wouldn't worry about it, but its not a big deal if it does because backcountry has an unlimited lifetime warranty.

No, the hole alignment is a different width, unfortunately it won't work.

I did the same thing and called up BD's warranty department and they ended up locating one for me.

Is there supposed to be a question in there? Not to be rude or anything.------------Yes, I also do not see a question.

120mm will work great.

The pack itself will not, it depends on how much gear you have in it.

Yes. The tongue and heel are plastic on top where the binding grips.---------------This boot comes with two soles, one for AT bindings and one for standard alpine bindings. The difference in that the At sole is rockered for easier walking and require an adjustable height toe piece that is standard on AT bindings. The standard ISO or "alpine" sole is flat to come in contact with non-adjustable height toe pieces.

The skins are a uniform width throughout, so you would purchase a skin that is a little bit smaller than the widest part of your ski.

Jake at the BC company was extremely helpful and even called back on my home number within minutes to let me know a child size large "crash" pant is approx. a 27 inch waist. and when was the last time you got that kind of help online?....incredible!!!----------Yes, Backcountry has outstanding customer service. Great place to do business.

Yes, they are adjustable.

Nope, foam core.

A thermomoldable liner is heated up, then you insert your foot. As it cools it shapes its self to fit your foot.

It is the same beacon in both packages.

Yes

The 125 will work just fine for your height.

If you bought it from backcountry.com contact them, or contact Ortovox.

I am 6'0" and I wear this pack in a large every day I ski. It sits higher on my waist like a smaller pack should, but when all straps are cinched down the pack doesnt flop around and throw me off balance.

The chrome lens is best for sunny days.

They have the same chance as any other goggles, keep them in the bag when you are not using them and they should last a while.

They are sold by 4FRNT, so 4FRNT get the money from the sale. This means that you are supporting a great company run by very good people.

At the end of the piece that sticks up when you clip in there is a screw.

The holes are for making it a snow anchor, or for making a rescue sled. But if you want you can strap it to your pack.-----------------It can also be used to make an ultra-light shovel sling to carry it without a backpack.

The bandit will hold skins, a shovel, and a probe... you might be able to squeeze in a thin layer, but I think shoes or a sweatshirt would be overkill. You may want to look at the Covert to hold the amount you are talking about.

Ya, seems like G3 is trying to make some women specific backcountry gear, when it is nearly the same to all the other gear they make.

Since the Hippy Stinx is a true twin it has a longer overall length. The X-Long sounds like it would fit much better.

Take a look at the Black Diamond Filcklock pole, it will work well for both.

You really need them? It's just a screwdriver. Probably on their website though.-------------You should be able to find everything you need to get the job done properly here. http://www.twentytwodesigns.com/hammerhead/technical.php

I don't know the answer to your question, but I can suggest posting your answer on telemarktips.com for more input.

No, they should work great, these bindings feel just like a downhill binding.

Any binding will work just look for something with a DIN rating around 12.

They all glide pretty similarly, but you may want to aim your search towards the Black Diamond Glidelites.

gear (including cell phone, beacon etc.); know-how; and CPR--------------I Agree, another good addition are ski-partners with the same three things mentioned above.

Unfortunately, no.

You will want to mount on chord center. More info can be found here. www.telemarktips.com

Individually.

Yes.

You use the compression straps from the side to go around the snowboard on the front of the pack.

beaconreviews.com should help. Do some research this could save your or a loved ones life.

They are all the same length, they differ in width. so if you want full coverage then you need to find the widest part of your ski (normally at the tip) and get the matching skin. play it safe in the back side, remember to have a beacon, probe, shovel, buddy, and know how to read snow!

Yes, for A-Frame style.